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**Nancy** · 06-11-2010, 11:08 PM

If mom is taking good care of the baby, you won't hear much squeaking and unless you are around all the time, you might not hear a thing.

What does it smell like? Dead is just about impossible to miss. It could be just a dirty cage smell.

At 17 days, you can take a peak in the nest and start handling babies. If mom comes out to eat or get a treat, take a look. Start slow by only having a peak at first. The next night, pick up baby for a few seconds. If mom is okay, then increase the time you hold the baby.

Good luck. I hope the wee one is okay and mom is just being a good mom and keeping him/her well fed.

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Nancy Hooked on Hogs Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 8,950	Re: help with a new hedgie mum If mom is taking good care of the baby, you won't hear much squeaking and unless you are around all the time, you might not hear a thing. What does it smell like? Dead is just about impossible to miss. It could be just a dirty cage smell. At 17 days, you can take a peak in the nest and start handling babies. If mom comes out to eat or get a treat, take a look. Start slow by only having a peak at first. The next night, pick up baby for a few seconds. If mom is okay, then increase the time you hold the baby. Good luck. I hope the wee one is okay and mom is just being a good mom and keeping him/her well fed. __________________ * * * Nancy * * * Retired from breeding Rescue contact for both the Hedgehog Welfare Society and the IHA Rescued over 70 (and counting) hedgehogs needing a new home http://freewebs.com/thehedgieden/