[FL_Hedgie]

Hi!! I'm new here and have been on reading non-stop since I found it. I've had my first Hedgie now for a week, and so far so good. He will be 8 weeks old tomorrow and each day he get a bit braver I'm looking forward to when he is finally comfortable with me but I know it takes time. He is eating well, but I will have to start mixing my own soon, almost out of the breeders supply. One question I haven't been able to find an answer already posted was about fruit and treats. How big or small should the pieces be? I've read alot about choking hazards and wanted to check. I was planning on trying some strawberries soon. Also do they eat with their hands? I don't get to see him out and about yet, he's usually sleeping and if I walk in he runs and hides. Once I take him out he relaxes after a few minutes usually.
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[LizardGirl]

Welcome to HHC!

No, they do not eat with their hands. They eat and drink like a cat or dog.
I love the second picture of him. What a cutie.

 

[Melissa]

I just want to say I LOVE HIS NAME!

Im watching NCIS right now! Im catching up on the Christmas marathon! And Gibbs is my favorite on the show. He is my new old man celeb crush. LOL Gibbs was actually going to be the name of my next unname rescue boy whenever he comes.

Well YOUR Leroy Jethro is a super cutie! Just had to let you know! I would take your Leroy Jethro over the NCIS Jethro anyday of the week!

 

[FL_Hedgie]

Thanks for the replies When I named him that was the only name that stuck in my head, I figure I'll call him Gibbs when he's being bad LOL He's been alot of fun so far. He loved his waxworms last night, wasn't too sure about the strawberries though.