new hedge hog

[dab_20]

thanks. i know, especially because it came from an auction, that it will be very scared. i heard you cant feed them iams cat food. is that true? i do have a kitten, so can i feed it kitten food?

and, do they like wheels? and if they do, should i get a solid one?? if not, what kind of wheel?

[jesse_3]

I noticed that the link wasn't working just now! Sorry, I don't know what happened..

With the wheel, just make sure that it is one where they can't pinch there feet, and they usually LOVE balls!

I would feed them cat food..I don't know about kitten food though. Same with the Iams, I will come back, I have to go for a couple of hours!

Steph, Jesse, and Splinter

[jesse_3]

Okay, I am back..A good wheel for them would be a Super Pet Comfort wheel. Here is a pick of one:

or you could get this..A Run Around Mesh Wheel:


Also, you NEED a pet igloo, or something for a hedgie to hide in. Here is an article about it, if you are interested: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/ar...id=347&aid=808

Here is the link on hedgie colors too..http://hedgehogclub.com/colorguide.html

I'm sorry, but Ihave to disagree with Tikeya's Mom, you see, only some hedgies are that way. It really depends on the hedghog too. Splinter is shy around strangers, but loves to be around people (and cats) that she knows. Okay, she doesn't like dogs, but, I can't blaim her. I don't know if you were here when my hedgie Pepper was "set free" and past on (long story) but he was shy with everyone. So it really depends..I'm not trying to get in an argument though, I am just simply stating what Chins-and-Quills members have said, and what I have experienced!

Wow, that was A LOT more than I had intended! lol!
Steph and Splinter (Jesse too!)

[dab_20]

that purple wheel is the exact one i got him! (see 'hedge hog food' thread for info on my new hedgie!)

p.s. oh, and i did find hedgie food at petco.