Welcome to Hedgehog Tips

On this site, you will be able to find all you need to know about hedgehogs; their cages or housing, different types and colors, breeding, caring, food and informative health pages.

You can also browse here different kind of interesting articles that covers many aspects about your hedgehogs like games, products, videos and a lot more.

This site will be your reference for those considering of having a hedgehog as pet or for those already have a one. It provides general information and descriptions of a hedgehogs needs.

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Physical Characteristics of a Hedgehog

Physical Characteristics of a Hedgehog
Hedgehog As Pet
Hedgehog Characteristics
Hedgehog Diet
Hedgehog Behavior
Hedgehog Colors
Do Hedgehogs Smell

Hedgehogs are small spiny mammals that changes color from black to brown, in this article we will talk about Hedgehogs weigh, spines, behavior, teeth, diet, color and odor.

Weigh

The typical hedgehogs weigh around ½ pounds and the African hedgehogs weigh around 1 pound. In the wild they live for about 3 to 4 years but as a pet they can live for 10 years.

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Hedgehog Food and Nutrition

Hedgehog sitting on autumn leaves and eating.
Diet and Nutrition
Hedgehog Food
Hedgehog Diet
Hedgehog Nutrition
What do Hedgehogs Eat
Hedgehog Pet

Hedgehogs are classified as insectivores, but in reality they’re omnivores, opportunistic feeders who’ll eat whatever happens along. Their diet in captivity should be high in protein and low in fat. While there are commercial hedgehog chow products available, many of these are simply re-packaged food for rodents, or the leftovers from making cat and dog food. In either case, these aren’t appropriate diets for a hedgehog.

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