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| hannah2016 |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 19:31:33
Hey guys.
Thinking about getting a new pet, and s much as id love a new snake, there completly of limits :( anyways I was looking up hedgehogs and there ssooooo cuteee!! Lol and I was wondering if anyone here could give me some info? Iknow theres someone on here that has loads of em, just cant remember the username :/ any help would be very appreciated!
Thanks in advance! |
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| Mort13 |
Posted - 15/02/2012 : 10:53:42
I agree that guinea pigs may be better suited to you. My kids adore our pigs. My daughter aged 11 gets them out everyday and snuggles them like little babies.
They are active in the day,when it comes to food time they squeak their little heads off,popcorn (funny little jumps) when happy and talk to you while you cuddle them. I'd personally recommend a pair though as they are social little animals and would be lonely when you weren't about. My pair cuddle up to each other,its so cute. |
| nickyff |
Posted - 14/02/2012 : 11:45:57
hannah, if you want cuddliness have you thought about guinea pigs? They're sort of like a non-spiky hoggie, and would be quieter, easier to feed, and less hassle to clean up after (dry pellet type poos)they're also VERY into cuddles and attention and fuss, esp if you only have one... it will follow you about and shout at you for food/attention
just a thought |
| hannah2016 |
Posted - 13/02/2012 : 12:05:53
Thats a shame, it seems as though there hardly any activity on there, ill try anyways |
| hannah2016 |
Posted - 13/02/2012 : 12:03:37
Thank you so much for all your help and Ill be signing up to the forum right now :) |
| thistle |
Posted - 13/02/2012 : 11:53:16
I don't know, but you could try asking on the uk pygmy hog forum, I've not been on it for years, but I think it's still a fairly busy forum. Hopefully there'll be someone close to you who could help.
http://www.pygmyhogsuk.com/forum
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| hannah2016 |
Posted - 13/02/2012 : 11:39:43
Do you know of any rescue or breeders that would let me handle one and see the care required in Essex, southend? Are there many in the uk? |
| thistle |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 22:37:33
I wouldn't exactly call them cuddly pets. I've got one who will lay spread out on me and enjoys being stroked down her nose, but the others don't. Mostly when they are out they want to explore and run around, my lots favourite game is either chasing the dogs around the room or finding new smells on the floor to anoint over. Lol. But if they're not in the mood to come out of their cage then they turn in to a huffing, popping *****ly ball and trust me you wouldn't want to cuddle up to that.
They are a pet that you do need to put the time in to keep them social. You can't just ignore them for weeks on end (though still cleaning them out and feeding them) and expect them to be friendly.
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| hannah2016 |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 21:07:10
I think I would be alot better at taking care of them, im just basing it on past experience. I was quite young when I had my rats, and so my attention span was short lol. I really like them, and not just because there cute. I like the sound of there attitudes and personalitys. The only really big thing that would turn me off them is if they wouldnt want to cuddle. I know that most wont, but I herd if you tire them out and cover them they sometimes sleep and cuddle with you. Is that true? What do you think? |
| thistle |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 20:56:04
To be honest if you think there is a chance that you will get bored of taking care of them then they are probably not the pet for you.
I wouldn't say they are high maintenance but they need a lot more than a snake or even a hamster. They need fresh food and water daily, their diet is mainly chicken based dried cat food, but you should also supplement with insects (mealworms, beetles, crickets, etc) and try things like cooked veg, scrambled egg, chicken, etc. You need to clean their 12" wheels and the paper or litter tray under them daily as they tend to go to the toilet as they run and their poo is nothing like rat poo I can tell you. Lol. The wheels are generally pretty manky in the mornings.  The rest of the cage should be cleaned out at least once a week. |
| hannah2016 |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 20:34:42
Not of the pet itself, just the care required. |
| hannah2016 |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 20:33:49
Yeah, see my only problem is time. I used to keep a pair of rats when I was 11 and got bored of them real quick. Off course im only 4 years older but that makes all the difference and im much more mature when It comes to my pets. But im just not sure if id have enough time to do every thing for them. I dont want to get a pet then neglect it, I adore animals and would never dream of doing it Intentionally. I love my snakes because of the low mantince, but really miss a little furry thing with more character, you know? Should I ditch the idea and be better off without, I really do like them, im just not too sure wether id get bored |
| thistle |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 20:23:31
They make great pets for the right person. As I say on my website, they can be grumpy sods sometimes, huffing and swearing at you, but I love that about them. They are also nocturnal, mine generally don't get up until 11/12 o'clock at night, and run on their wheels most of the night which can be pretty noisy if your not used to it. I've got all 5 of mine in my bedroom and, even though I got 'silent' wheels shipped over from America, they are not that silent. Lol. But I guess I'm used to it and it really doesn't bother me.
I think they are fantastic little animals and wouldn't be without them, they are just so full of character. |
| hannah2016 |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 20:04:48
Ohh thank you soo much thistle! Just one quick question, do you think they make good pets? |
| ScalySituation |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 19:54:26
sorry thistle would have told hannah to look out for you but i didnt realise you were a hoggie :) |
| thistle |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 19:53:08
I've kept African Pygmy hedgehogs for around 5yrs now and, up until a year or so ago, I used to breed them. I don't breed any more but I still keep them as pets and have 5 of them at the moment.
Here's my website-
http://thistle-hedgehogs.webs.com/
I tried to be as comprehensive as I could in the care sections, but if you have any more questions then I'd be happy to answer them. |
| ScalySituation |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 19:52:34
he's around a lot, just not right now, could be on in a few minutes |
| hannah2016 |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 19:49:02
But if shes not here she wont see it XD |
| ScalySituation |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 19:43:46
not on atm but if you put a topic out titled FAO angriesthehedgehod, that should do the trick ;) |
| hannah2016 |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 19:42:11
Ohh thanks lol. Do you know if shes still here? |
| ScalySituation |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 19:32:45
its angriesthehedgehog who has bowt 15 of em lol :) |
