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I first need to say that I have two awesome children and two cool dogs, and generally think I'm moderately okay at keeping those I'm in charge of well cared for, healthy and happy. That said, our hedgehog got the best of me and I may have failed thus far in socializing her properly, but I am...

Hi, I know socializing questions are very common on the threads, but I'd like some advice and help. I've had my wonderful Winston for two weeks (I know not long for a hedgehog) and he is just 9 weeks today. He is not unfriendly per say, but very shy. He balls up whenever I take him out of his...

I am about to be a first-time hedgehog owner and i'm currently in the process of researching where I should get a hedgehog in my area. There are various breeders, as well as an informal organization that re-homes rescued hedgehogs. After doing a lot of research about preparing for a new...

I adopted Clover from another family (we think he's about 10 months old), and the woman said he was her "sweet boy" and stuff like that. Currently I've had him for almost 2 months. He loves his cage, and occasionally I can pick him up without him balling or huffing. But when we cuddle, I try to...

so, i posted a while ago about trying to socialize Crowley ( my 4 month old girl) to my family. she had only been home about two months and had bonded perfectly to me, but was still terrified if anyone else was even in the same room as her let alone tried to pet, hold or even just give her toys...

so I'v had Crowley for a little over a month and a half. shes about 3-4 months old i believe) We have bonded perfectly; Crowley and I , she lets me hold her, pet her, bathe her, play with her,cuddle her, she sleeps in my lap alot :P . she responds when i call her name,when shes nervous all i...

Is there such a thing as too much cuddle time with your hedgie? Today I had my Harley in his snuggle sack on my lap for most of the day while I worked on the computer. He didn't seem to mind at all, he just slept most of the time. Is it okay if I do this often? Or should I limit the time Harley...