don't buy a book on hedgehogs, most are filled with the wrong information. You're better off to just read the threads here, and ask questions like you are.
For food you want
protein - 30%
fat - 12 -15%
fiber - 9 %...I think.
You also want one with little or no corn...and meat or meat meal as the first ingrediant or two.
Insects : mealworms and crickets are good, fresh, freeze dried or canned.
fruits and veggies - most types, no grapes or avacodoes, no raisens or dried fruit. Hard veggies like carrots should be cooked first....all should be chopped up. No nuts.
They don't need dust baths...can be to dusty and cause respiratory problems. Just bath in a small amount of warm water...aveeno baby wash is good for their skin....dry well..and snuggle after to prevent a chill. You can also clip their nails while in the bath as they won't ball up in water.
Good luck with your new little baby
For food you want
protein - 30%
fat - 12 -15%
fiber - 9 %...I think.
You also want one with little or no corn...and meat or meat meal as the first ingrediant or two.
Insects : mealworms and crickets are good, fresh, freeze dried or canned.
fruits and veggies - most types, no grapes or avacodoes, no raisens or dried fruit. Hard veggies like carrots should be cooked first....all should be chopped up. No nuts.
They don't need dust baths...can be to dusty and cause respiratory problems. Just bath in a small amount of warm water...aveeno baby wash is good for their skin....dry well..and snuggle after to prevent a chill. You can also clip their nails while in the bath as they won't ball up in water.
Good luck with your new little baby
