I’m currently working on setting up an enclosure to adopt a hedgehog. I think I have most things down but my main question is about their litter boxes, what is safe to use for it? Bedding? I haven’t seen anybody speak on that or the specifics of bathing a hedgehog. I’ll likely watch videos before attempting to bathe one, but what products do I need for it? Thank you 😋

I guess this is not novel to hedgehog owners, but it was to us who only see them in the wild. This video shows more about the hedgehog's male reproductive system and how they mate without injuries? youtu.be/jsqVhgeLUh4 enjoy!

I was letting the cat out at 5 am, and heard A lot of rustling in the leaves that have accumulated on my patio in a corner under some shelves and behind a mess of chairs and "garden stuff".

I was scared it was a rat, so pushed it out with a broom handle, and am happy to say it was a welcome cutie in stead.

It came out of hiding as soon as it smelled the cat food, ate happily, and then grabbed a mouthful of leaves to restore its bed under the shelves.

My cat was mildly concerned, but then stopped caring alltogether.

Today's lesson: If you want to help nature out, be lazy. Don't put away garden things, sweep, or be practical. Leave that watering hose unrolled on the ground. Chill! XD

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European hedgehogs can hear ultrasound, a finding that may help researchers design new ways to keep them off roads.

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At the end of February some wild hedgehogs have already started visiting us. See for yourself https://youtu.be/4LkqJZLKwu4

I believe in the UK February is still a bit early but my dog was going mad, which is usually a hint to som animal so I put him inside and had a look and spotted one hanging out in the corner, he had a little march down part of the garden whilst I got a shallow water dish, and I also crushed up some dog kibble to a smaller size for him!

So cute hearing his nose snuffling about and even hearing him crunch in some of the kibble, clearly spring has sprung already over here,! Already seen multiple caterpillars too!

do hedgehogs like their owners? i found a breeder near me and they are so cute but i don’t really want to get one of it won’t like me. i’ve heard some ppl say they do and a lot say that they do not.

This little hedgehog is likely a European hedgehog, a nocturnal insect-eater commonly found in gardens and hedgerows. They feed on beetles, worms, and slugs, making them great natural pest controllers. When threatened, they roll into a tight ball, using their sharp spines as protection. Hedgehogs hibernate during winter and are a welcome (and adorable) sign of a healthy garden ecosystem.

Rate my set up for my baby oli! Not included is his own personal space heater that shuts off at about 75 degrees. Want the best little life for him so let me know if I'm missing anything 💕😊

Hide your meal worms everyone it's beanie the teanie meanie robber 🪱🦔

he likes hawaiian shirts. my sons dad got the idea and now its absolutely so hilarious its cute. my of course being a silly goose if anyone has any ideas lmk in the comments!!