Okay, here is my problem.
I am becomingin increasingly dissapointed in our hedgehog Sonic. We brought him home for Christmas, and I built him a cavy cage measuring 10 square feet, he has every possible amenity his or her little heart could desire, high quality cat food, treats of bugs and veg, a wheel, a house, a heat lamp if it is chilly, a nice tube, a small stuffed hedgehog...the works!....but he is so mean!
I have read the behaviour pages, and I knew what to expect, and have tried sitting with him on my lap in a blanket, sitting next to him and letting him run around, i have tried all kinds of things. He always balls up and hisses at the slightest noise.
He is healthy, eats and does his business well, no wierd colors or smells, runs in his wheel and seems very happy unless i try to interact at all. He usually hides under one of his fleece blankets, and I would really appreciate some tips on how to make him a happier hedgehog. Even if he doesn't like being held, just come on out when I am around so I can watch him...and I do this at night when he/she wakes up so I do not anger him/her any further.
I am becomingin increasingly dissapointed in our hedgehog Sonic. We brought him home for Christmas, and I built him a cavy cage measuring 10 square feet, he has every possible amenity his or her little heart could desire, high quality cat food, treats of bugs and veg, a wheel, a house, a heat lamp if it is chilly, a nice tube, a small stuffed hedgehog...the works!....but he is so mean!
I have read the behaviour pages, and I knew what to expect, and have tried sitting with him on my lap in a blanket, sitting next to him and letting him run around, i have tried all kinds of things. He always balls up and hisses at the slightest noise.
He is healthy, eats and does his business well, no wierd colors or smells, runs in his wheel and seems very happy unless i try to interact at all. He usually hides under one of his fleece blankets, and I would really appreciate some tips on how to make him a happier hedgehog. Even if he doesn't like being held, just come on out when I am around so I can watch him...and I do this at night when he/she wakes up so I do not anger him/her any further.