Originally Posted by Puffers315

If you're thinking about a different cage, one thing that is used by many owners are plain old clear Steralite storage bins, they're cheap, easy to clean, all you need to do is add some vent holes to the side by either cutting/drilling/melting them into it. Most get two but basically you get the largest you can handle. The double bin idea is mainly you have one for their housing, food and water dishes, then the second one has their wheel inside, you connect them via 5 inch PVC pipe piece.

Its not what I used, I got a large Ferret Nation just because I liked the cages, though I think if I had to do it again, I would have gone for a C&C or Storage Bin house.

Originally Posted by Hedgieonboard

Has your Grandma had the oxygen machine since you have had your hedgie? The reason I ask is if she had gotten after or if you just started sharing the room it may be possible the noise may play into the equation. My Grandma has one and when I visited I remember it made a hissing like noise when the oxygen comes out. This may be nothing but it was something that came to mind when I was thinking over all the factors that this may or may not be affecting it.
Hope you find out and the best of luck to you and your little one

Originally Posted by susanaproenca

I'd recommend the Carolina Storm Wheel, LarryT here on the forum sells them. Just type the name of the wheel on the search tool. It's very safe, easy to clean and comfortable on hedgie's little feet.

Originally Posted by Nancy

Sometimes it's not so much that windows are drafty but that they radiate cold. Putting the plastic window kits over the windows usually really helps in keeping out the cold.

A quick easy fix for the metal bottomed cage is to get a piece of coroplast and cut to fit tight inside the metal base.

A plastic igloo with some fleece inside or a baby receiving blanket makes a good bed if you can't find bags. Nikki on here sells bags. http://quillsnthings.webs.com/accessoriesforsale.htm

Originally Posted by princessbuttercup

Let me know if there's any advancements.

Originally Posted by Puffers315

Light can be a very important factor with hedgehogs. My girl Hester didn't really first really care about my desk lamp or tv/monitor glow, but as she has grown older and is getting close to being a year old, she now won't come out until its almost pitch black. ...

And if you got the Carolina Storm Wheel, the angle of the tilt can be adjusted, you might try if you're worried to tilt it backwards a touch, until she gets the hang of it. I've never had neither of my guys fall out from running on it, and its angled just enough that urine and typically poop will come off.

Originally Posted by Alastrina

I wanted to add a comment about the wheel you pictured; my hedgehog ran on a wheel just like this one before and for a short time after I brought him home, and it was tearing up the pads of his feet. After giving your hedgie a foot bath, see how the foot pads look, paying special attention to anything that looks like a cut or abrasion. This might have something to do with a lack of wheeling. I definitely recommend a cake wheel, they're easy on little feet and a breeze to clean.

~Katie

Originally Posted by Nancy

Heat rises so the heater should be on the floor.

If you need to enclose the sides of the cage to prevent drafts, it is best to use heavy clear plastic as it still allows light through but no drafts. You can buy it by the yard at fabric stores and it comes in various thicknesses. Attach it using either binder clips or clothespins.

At 8.5" the wheel is smaller than is recommended for a hedgehog but if she is very tiny it might be okay. As others have mentioned, mesh wheels are not recommended as they can catch toes and feet. To make the wheel safe, you can attach craft foam to the running surface.