Mini hedgehogs as pets are cross-bred between ordinary hedgehogs and African "four-toed hedgehogs". They do not hibernate, are smaller, and are not cold-tolerant. You'll love these little guys, they're so adorable waddling around and poking their noses all over the place. So how to raise a mini hedgehog? Let’s take a look with the editor below.

Hedgehogs are nocturnal animals. They sleep during the day and are active at night. . They are usually most active between 7 and 10 pm. Therefore, the owner should give the hedgehog a good rest during the day and only play with the hedgehog at night. Arbitrarily changing the habits of nocturnal animals can easily lead to shortened lifespans. Because it is their instinct to hide in the dark, they think that darkness provides a sense of security.

Place wheat straw, hay, sawdust or fine newspaper strips at the bottom of the cage for raising hedgehogs. The feeding basin can be made of pottery, preferably heavier. You can provide some branches for gnawing to prevent the teeth from growing too long. Nest boxes can be made from wood or paper, etc. or you can purchase ready-made rabbit/chinchilla cages. Then put in a wooden house or covered box suitable for the hedgehog as a home for the hedgehog to rest and sleep. Hedgehogs are solitary animals and will cause harm to each other if kept together.

A water dispenser can be used for drinking water. Install it at a height where it is easy to drink. Fill the container-shaped pitcher with water. Hedgehogs have the habit of urinating in fixed places. If you put a potty in the place where it often urinates and put cat litter in it, it will use it as a toilet. If you don't use the toilet, don't force it. Just pay attention to cleaning the cage frequently.

Hedgehogs are omnivorous but carnivorous animals. You can feed them some dog food, cat food, mealworms, crickets, etc., which we can basically buy at Boqi Mall. Hedgehogs have a keen sense of smell. Do not use scented shower gels and cleaning products when bathing hedgehogs and changing cages. Use unscented pet cleaners. In addition, hedgehogs gain weight easily, so you can buy a roller to let them exercise more.

In the hot summer, the temperature in the tank is easy to rise. In summer, it is best to move it to a cage. Place the cage in a well-ventilated area and be careful not to expose it to direct sunlight. Don’t forget to check the nest box frequently in winter to prevent hedgehogs from dying due to low temperatures. The suitable living temperature for African hedgehogs is 15-25 degrees.