Welcome to HHC!
Congrats on the new guy! Sounds like he's just acting like a normal hedgie. He'll settle down and be more comfortable with people once he's used to his new home.
Many, many grumpy hedgies have found good homes at older ages, and been great, friendly pets. Time and patience is key. Don't be discouraged by the quills or huffing. To get him used to your scent, you might want to put a t-shirt that smells like you in for him to sleep with (unless this is what you are already doing, which may be so.
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Travel can be very stressful. Some hedgies don't mind the car drive, but some will get sick. Just depends on the individual. Make sure when travelling to keep him in a hard-sided cat carrier, that is the safest. Holding him, or keeping him in any soft-sided carrier can be dangerous because if there is an accident or anything, cat carriers will protect from being squashed, any moving objects, and is easily identified as an animal carrier. Other types may not be recognised as an animal carrier and in an accident, the hedgie may be left behind unnoticed.
If he is in the cage he will be at your home as well, just focus on letting him adjust to that. Nothing should change once you get home, and that will help him feel more secure.
Good luck! Sounds like he landed a great new owner.
Congrats on the new guy! Sounds like he's just acting like a normal hedgie. He'll settle down and be more comfortable with people once he's used to his new home.
Many, many grumpy hedgies have found good homes at older ages, and been great, friendly pets. Time and patience is key. Don't be discouraged by the quills or huffing. To get him used to your scent, you might want to put a t-shirt that smells like you in for him to sleep with (unless this is what you are already doing, which may be so.
).Travel can be very stressful. Some hedgies don't mind the car drive, but some will get sick. Just depends on the individual. Make sure when travelling to keep him in a hard-sided cat carrier, that is the safest. Holding him, or keeping him in any soft-sided carrier can be dangerous because if there is an accident or anything, cat carriers will protect from being squashed, any moving objects, and is easily identified as an animal carrier. Other types may not be recognised as an animal carrier and in an accident, the hedgie may be left behind unnoticed.
If he is in the cage he will be at your home as well, just focus on letting him adjust to that. Nothing should change once you get home, and that will help him feel more secure.
Good luck! Sounds like he landed a great new owner.
