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melvin.carrion · 09-29-2011, 12:31 AM

I have a 5 weeks old hedgehog and don't know if is normal but my baby does not play with any of his toys. He have 3 ferret's tenis ball and a toilet tube. The only exercise that he do is in her wheel. In adittion also I trying to give mealworms and crickets and don't eat thems.

Hedgieonboard · 09-29-2011, 12:40 AM

Was the baby born at your place or did you get them at a breeder? Reason I ask is most breeders won't let them go to knew homes until 6 weeks at the minimum. Not playing with toys sounds like a lot of hedgies, some never really like playing with toys. It's great that she is wheeling, for a lot of hedgies that is their most prized possession

For the mealworms they may not realize its food. You could try smushing it some so they can get the taste and try it.

**Lilysmommy** · 09-29-2011, 12:41 AM

It sounds like you probably just got him, with as young as he is. He might still be settling in to his new home, so give him some time. It can take weeks or months for hedgehogs to fully settle into their new home, their new owner, and a new routine. Some hedgehogs never play with toys though, it just depends on their personality. That's great you have a wheel though! That's almost always a must-have for hedgehogs, with as much as they like to run.

For treats, if you just got him, go slowly, and keep trying. It may take offering something many times before he'll try it. Sometimes if you cut a mealworm in half and kind of squeeze the guts out a bit (I know, ewww) it can catch their interest. Or you can try leaving them in a bowl in his cage overnight to see if that'll get him to try them. With crickets, I find it works great to buy them live, then freeze them. I get a few out every night and let them thaw for a minute or two, then hide them in Lily's cage. She loves to sniff them out (though she knows all of my hiding places by now) and it gets her moving around her cage more.

Welcome to HHC and good luck with your new little one. I'd highly suggest taking a look around the forums, if you'd like. There's lots of great info on here!

melvin.carrion · 09-29-2011, 01:03 AM

thanks for all the help I will do what you tell me to see what happens.

**nikki** · 09-29-2011, 01:42 AM

I just wanted to check, is your hedgie 5 weeks old or 6? I ask because in your other thread you say he is 6 weeks old.

melvin.carrion · 09-29-2011, 01:39 PM

today met its 6 weeks old

09-29-2011, 12:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
melvin.carrion Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 16	i need help with my hedgehog I have a 5 weeks old hedgehog and don't know if is normal but my baby does not play with any of his toys. He have 3 ferret's tenis ball and a toilet tube. The only exercise that he do is in her wheel. In adittion also I trying to give mealworms and crickets and don't eat thems. __________________

09-29-2011, 12:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hedgieonboard Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,716	Re: i need help with my hedgehog Was the baby born at your place or did you get them at a breeder? Reason I ask is most breeders won't let them go to knew homes until 6 weeks at the minimum. Not playing with toys sounds like a lot of hedgies, some never really like playing with toys. It's great that she is wheeling, for a lot of hedgies that is their most prized possession For the mealworms they may not realize its food. You could try smushing it some so they can get the taste and try it. __________________

09-29-2011, 12:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lilysmommy Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas City Posts: 11,963	Re: i need help with my hedgehog It sounds like you probably just got him, with as young as he is. He might still be settling in to his new home, so give him some time. It can take weeks or months for hedgehogs to fully settle into their new home, their new owner, and a new routine. Some hedgehogs never play with toys though, it just depends on their personality. That's great you have a wheel though! That's almost always a must-have for hedgehogs, with as much as they like to run. For treats, if you just got him, go slowly, and keep trying. It may take offering something many times before he'll try it. Sometimes if you cut a mealworm in half and kind of squeeze the guts out a bit (I know, ewww) it can catch their interest. Or you can try leaving them in a bowl in his cage overnight to see if that'll get him to try them. With crickets, I find it works great to buy them live, then freeze them. I get a few out every night and let them thaw for a minute or two, then hide them in Lily's cage. She loves to sniff them out (though she knows all of my hiding places by now) and it gets her moving around her cage more. Welcome to HHC and good luck with your new little one. I'd highly suggest taking a look around the forums, if you'd like. There's lots of great info on here! __________________ *~~~ Kelsey ~~~* RIP my sweet Lily ~ 6/12/08 - 1/20/12

09-29-2011, 01:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
melvin.carrion Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 16	Re: i need help with my hedgehog thanks for all the help I will do what you tell me to see what happens. __________________

09-29-2011, 01:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
nikki Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Manning, Alberta, Canada Posts: 8,486	Re: i need help with my hedgehog I just wanted to check, is your hedgie 5 weeks old or 6? I ask because in your other thread you say he is 6 weeks old. __________________ Retired breeder and active HWS rescue station http://www.quillsnthings.webs.com

09-29-2011, 01:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
melvin.carrion Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 16	Re: i need help with my hedgehog today met its 6 weeks old __________________

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