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I've had my hedgehog for five months now and Tori's videos helped so much when I was panicking wondering if I'd done the right thing. Now my little guy is happy and healthy and I have Tori (among many others online! So many resources!!!) to thank for advice! :D
I'd like to share a little info with noobs like myself: in cold climates you will obviously have heating in your cage/ vivarium. But it is important to have the room warm when getting your hog out for petting/ handling. I thought my hog was really anti-social for our first 5 months, but now summer is starting he has become really happy and friendly! Clearly, our house, heated to 19C in winter, is too cold for him. He was fine having a footbath in warm water, but became grumpy 2 minutes after coming out of it. Headed straight for his snuggle bag asap. Would not unball for handling. But now the sun's out and the ambient temperature is over 20, he loves being held and exploring! I have never seen anyone mention this issue in countless 'grumpy hog' videos, so I'm passing it round to help others.
This is so helpful, in a few weeks I will be visiting an open house at a hedgehog breeder to learn more and hold them to make sure their right for me. Woohoo
i have that blue guinea pig wire cage and i use a plastic shower curtain around the cage. this helps stop them from climbing and helps keep heat inside the cage.
As for my own cage I used to use a bin cage but felt it was too small so I upgraded to a 2x3 c&c cage. However now I'm slightly downsizing to a 4ft x 2ft custom diy cage. Sort of like a viv but the whole top is meshed. I want to try bioactive, want something that looks nicer, and something that is a bit more solid/sturdy.
@@georgia.5555 I did! My hedgehog loves it! I dont know if I'll ever go back to fleece. She became less shy and less huffy. She also became more active. She loves chasing the insects. I have to replace plants from time to time and clean up crew but that was to be expected.
Omg thank you for saying the tank thing! 👏 I've been saying the same thing that bins hold humidity just as well if not more than tanks do. Some fish keepers even use bins. I personally have steered clear of them because of the debate but I could never understand that main concern. I also do agree there are way better options.
I'm getting a rescue hedgehog.. I've wanted one since I was 12 but never went through with it but I found this little guy who desperately needs a home and I am more than willing to put in the time and effort for him... I am not exactly sure what setup I want for him, so this video helps a lot !
I might be getting a hedgehog for Christmas!! Im so happy i clicked on this video because this helped me so much. I had a Geco lizard before and i know a lot about heating and lamps. Though sadly my geco passed away but i still remember a lot. Thank you so much for the imformation! This helped a ton
Loving the fact that you're making more hedgehog videos. Preparing to get my first in a few months so I'm glad to get more advice and change my plans while I still can. If you could make an updated heating setup video that would be amazing.
I have the Midwest Guinea Pig habitat for my hedgie, Rosita, and I've never had an issue! I did buy the version with the lid, and I use fleece on top of the canvas bottom (I tuck it under all of the sides so she can't get under) and it keeps everything very clean. I love it!
For the heat lamp situation it should be fine but keep in mind if you are keeping a hedgehog in a room with a fan or something then you might want a thermostat because the temperature is changing a lot. For example I live in florida and keep my hedgehog in my room and when I turn the fan on after a few mins I can hear the heat lamp turn on afterwards but the temperature in the cage always stays near 76-78
@@friendlyneighbor7221 Hey! I know this comment is old but perhaps you're still active to give me feedback. I'm fairly new to the hedgehog world and a bit confused. I usually like to keep my room at 70°F. Question #1: Do i need to put two heating lamps on either side of my Hedgehogs enclosure or is one in the center just fine? Question #2: Since I do keep my room at 70°F, which is very cold, would the heating lamps be enough to up the heat levels in the cage to 74-80°F?
Typical Pixel To answer your first question you could just have one in the center because even if the ends of the cage are 70 he shouldn’t hibernate at all! If you want to make sure you could buy a cheep thermometer and set it at the end of the cage but that’s not necessary If you have a thermostat. For question #2 a heating lamp will be perfect for that! It sounds like you are very well prepared and I’m sorry my response was so long and late! Also keep in mind I’m not a vet just going off of my having a hedgehog for over a year now so do what you want with this info 😊😊
I use a 75 gallon tank that I had for my hamster when he was alive. My hedgehog loves it. I ordered a screen top for it because it came with two glass lids.
I love you and your animals so much😊😘❤️. You have helped me a lot. Thank you so much for all your very helpful videos❤️❤️❤️you definitely deserve sooo much more subscribers🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️😍😍😘😘😊😊
Hi! Noob here. Currently preparing for our hedgie and Ihave a question...when using a bin cage, is the light ok to just sit on the wiring like that? Can we use the thermometer/thermostat you posted about in your heating video in these bin cages? Thank you in advance!
Oml this helped so much! For my first hedgehog I got a wired cage but I started thinking of what would of happened if the heat wasn’t enough but now I know! I might get a plastic bin cage but we will see ty ❤️
do you think you could ever make a video on bedding/cleaning a bedding cage for hedgehogs? i also have a midwest cage with fleece, and i noticed he still likes to burrow. he has a burrow box but still likes to try and get under the fleece lol. and he has plenty of hides, he just likes to dig up fleece, so i think it’s going to be best if i switch him over to bedding. i’ve had guinea pigs so i know what it’s like to deal with chips, but i wanted insight as to how much it costs to keep up with bedding and how much work it’ll take
Seconded! My little guy is a burrower, but bedding is quite expensive and I'm wondering if there's a way I can compromise because I have so much fleece and adore the easy cleanup!
So i just binge watched your entire hedgehog care playlist and i sent all the links in your description for cage wheel ect... to my mom including the critor nation cage and also a lot of snacks for my future hedgie and alot of accessories and toys ect.. and i am fully prepared to own a hedgehog i know all the risks plus care tips thx very much my hedgie is coming in in the summer around jully prolly
My husband and I are torn between getting a hedgehog or a chinchilla first. We aren't planning on getting a pet anytime soon, but we want to maybe start doing research on how much of a financial investment both animals will be.
My room is usually 23-28 degrees C year round unless we have a bad winter. I have a heat lamp in case she needs it and turn it on as needed. Her cage has wire sides but I find it’s ok as the ambient room temp is fine.
I was going to get a dog kennel cage but now im considering a storage box/a bin cage just because i live in england and its usually colder and im going to get a themometer and a heat lamp
So recently I bought a hedge hog from someone who was planning on putting her down if they couldn’t sell her within a week so I impulsively bought her, I don’t know much about them but I really want to make sure I’m taking care of her properly. My sister has a bearded dragon and had a 10 gallon tank she didn’t need so I’ve been using it(I’ll be getting a new one hopefully within the week), she loves to run around but it’s super small.
I was thinking of upgrading to a 2x3 c&c cage and my house is usually around 72°-74° and I do have a heat lamp....would that be a good cage for my home?
I have a question!! I really love the Midwest critter nation cage you have-where did you find the pan with the walls? Or did you make it yourself (and if you did, how!!) thanks in advance!!
Did you ever figure this one out? I'd really like the same thing for rats, the low side walls on the critter nation not a good shout for substrate so would like the pan she has
I live in the UK, I have a critter nation cage (one level) and well in the summer I have the windows open and fans on because I’m hot. I have three heat lamps under the cage so it’s hot all over the cage and not just the one side that’s hot from just the one. And I add extra blanket when playtime and I have hand warmer pad things lol and extra fleece, warm bed/hut. Is that okay? Will they still get cold? I’m just worried and suffer from anxiety (fun fact my hedgehog is a support animal) and so glad if you could reply?
I know you have to heat the cage but if you take it out of the cage in a around 60 room for a little while to play with them cuddle etc would that be ok or will that be bad for them?
I have a snake so I bet I can get heating down simply and my mom has a lot of old heating pads with a timer I have an idea for a cage witch is a bookshelf on its back with Plexiglass with holes on the side for ventilation it's about 5-6 feet long and around 1-2 feet wide and is about 1 foot tall (these are estimates of it on its back) You could also use c&c grids with plxi glass on the insisde so they wont climb it with ventilation holes
Hey girl, if I have an open top cage how deep do you think it has to be? Because i have deep, long, and tall flower planters I was thinking I can convert into a hedgehog cage, just because they’re really big and roomy. It’s about 10 inches deep
i am thinking of getting a hedgehog and i would like to know if i can make a homemade hedgehog cage out of wood and put a cage wire of some sort on top for the hedgehogs heat lamp because i do live in a cold place in the wintertime also i have a cat and the cat doesn't come into the room where im thinking of putting the hedgehogs cage in but my cat will be curious and shes not as big of a hunter for mice or rodents she likes mice most of the time so its not a big worry for me but i was wondering if that could possibly be do able
My friend used to have a hedgehog and I don't think they really researched that much before getting him, but I don't know enough about hedgehog care to say wether their care was okay. They kept him in one of those under bed storage bins on the bathroom floor with the floor heating on. I'm kind of doubting this was this safe? I don't think they ever really measured how warm it kept the floor, so idk how they would have known if it was alright for the hedgehog. They also only had a wooden hide and a (thankfully big) hamster wheel in his bin, so the hedgehog used to always climb out (the bin had very low edges so it was very easy for it to do) and wander around the bathroom floor. They kept detergents and other cleaning stuff in the under the sink cabin, so at least I would have been very concerned about it getting to them. They never bothered to get him a new bin or give him more enrichment, so they just let him do this when ever he felt like it. They fed him cat food with corn and rice in it and and sometimes gave him a couple superworms as a treat. To my understanding at least corn isn't really good for them (don't know about rice?) and shouldn't they have more insects? The hedgehog has already passed away a long time ago, and I'm not thinking of getting one (at least right now) so this isn't really important anymore, just something I've been thinking about, so if someone more experienced could let me know what they think I'd appreciate it :)
With the Midwest guinea pig habit why not change out the canvas bottom for a coroplast bottom? (I am planning on doing that with mine for my guinea pigs)
So my girl started in a regular cage and she couldn’t handle anything below 75 degrees, and now that I have her in a HUGE fish tank, takes two people to carry it. Now she can handle 70 degrees, and she is a lot happier 😊😊😊😊
I can not find a critter nation that's 4ft I only see the one that's 36in wide and has a wire step. Been trying to find a cage for the longest time....
I am getting a hedgehog soon and I am having a hard time finding where to buy cages. I want my hedgehog to have plenty of room but I have a cat and I would like a raised option.
What happens if the temperature goes over 28 celcius degrees? Summer hasn’t even begun in Chile and today outside the temperature was 33°C, I got really concerned and kept it below 28ºC inside my hedgehogs cage. It wasn’t a big deal because I was at home all day long, but I’m worried that this could happen while I’m away. Thanks!
So I was going to ask, I live in the south so it’s pretty hot, and I have a blood flow issue that causes me to get super cold. So typically we keep the house at 72- 73 degrees Fahrenheit on average. Is that okay or is the house too like- open of a space?
I am looking at getting a critter nation double unit and was wondering if you could explain how you would heat both levels? I understand the top unit but am struggling to figure out the bottom level.
PLEASE ANSWER ME... so I have a new hedgehog, my room is naturally the temp. They need but her cage is about 2.3 square feet and the pet store said that it was the top notch cage.... Do I need to buy a new cage then is it needs a minimum of 4 square feet cage??
your videos are always helpful! instead of a heat lamp, could I use a heat pad? the one i have is called "K&H Deluxe Heated Animal Pad Cover, 9" L x 12" W"
I have a critter nation cage. I am getting my hedgehog this weekend I have the same heating system you have but I chose the 10 inch lamp dome. My question is my house is always a little drafty and I don’t want the cage to get cold. Can’t I just put fleece or something on the sides of the cage on the outside to try and help hold the heat in?
I have a couple questions lol 1) Would a cage for a rabbit work? 2) Do they use small ramps? 3) Could I make the cage longer than wide if I decide to make one? 4) Would you recommend online bought or could I get one from a store?
1. If is big enough and the bar spacing is correct, yes. 2. They typically do best with all one level. 3. You can make the cage whatever dimensions you’d like as long as they meet 4sqft minimum. 4. You can do either! :)
If my room only gets maybe slightly cold during the winter, should I consider a more enclosed cage rather than a wire cage so that the heat doesn't escape or is that okay? I'll still have a heating source no matter what, just wanna be sure :> Edit: Because my room isn't too cold at all, I just wanna be cautious
I have been wanting a hedgehog, but I worry greatly about heating the cage during the winter. Are heat lamps suitable for 24/7 use if needed? How do I provide a heat source during lose outages? There have been times where we have lost power for 4 to 7 days before.
Hey I’m thinking about getting a hedge hog and am just a little worried about the heating aspect. Im wondering if I were to buy a wire cage some what similar to yours and then decided to modify it so that that there was plastic on all three sides then a shorter set of plastic on the front would that retain enough heat but also enough ventilation?
I use a plastic bin cage for Toad and have recently got a heat lamp for him. Unfortunately, I had to use the clamp to attach it because I was afraid the plastic would melt(it doesn't have any metal on the lid) so I had to take off the lid. My house is pretty drafty so what would you recommend to keep the heating well in my hedgie's cage
I have a question abou heating. Where I live it's literally never cold or even chilly, it's actually pretty hot if you don't have the AC on so... do I need to have something that will make the cage a little cooler or do I need a heat setup, or do I just leave it like that?
I never hear people talking about when a room is too hot, or how to cool it down. So I was wondering how to keep a hedgehog cool if it gets too hot? My room lacks insulation, so it can get up to 85 degrees in the summer (it’s mostly at 78 though) Also, is it okay to point a fan at a cage?
I love watching these videos they help me a lot! But before I get a hedgehog I have a question. So my mom is making me keep my hedgehog in my room and I’m totally okay with it but my room gets really hot in the summer and the temperature would be good for the animal but not so much me so I was wondering if it’ll be okay to have an AC on while the heat lamp is on aswell? Will the heat heat up my room with a bin cage or will the AC make it so the heat won’t do much? 😕🤔
I thought you needed a 48 X 48 enclosure, I’m referring more specifically to a wire cage. I absolutely can not find one with those dimensions. Are there any links to a reference? I didn’t see any in description :/
I live in Arizona and am really debating between a solid cage and a wire cage. I prefer the look of wire, but am concerned about heating it in winter when the temps drop at night. However, would a solid cage get too hot in the summer?
Hello, I am getting my first hedge hog and I was looking into the critter nation cage, however I was wondering what you use for the sides (walls) looks like some kind of board covered with fleece? I just wanted to know what you use ! (:
My hedgie poops ALL THE TIME, on me, on everything in his cage...healthy poop yes. In his litter tes but on all the fleece, the tubes, everything. Any suggestions? He is almost a yr old, male.
Im planning on getting a hedgehog in about a year. I'm putting the cage in the basement due to spacr complications but our basement is the coldest part of the jouse during winter. Would a dpace heater and a heating system work well with for this?
@@jean-mariemorrone5145 you can take the lid and cut a square in it and use mesh (I personally use the top of a locker shelf and sit it over the hole) and get a heat lamp and sit it on top
@@kaythx oh ok great thank you!! Picking up 2 hedgehogs on the 23rd and was going back an forth on wire or bin cage but I really wanted the bin and I was going to buy from the breeder but her bin set up is 120(no heat lamp and smaller wheel, 20 extra for the larger one so ultimately 140) and 180 for wire cage with heat lamp and larger wheel(160 with smaller wheel)..so I'm just getting the stuff myself so much cheaper but I just want to make sure I have the proper heating with the bin!! Thanks so much!!!! Oh an ps I need 2 since I'm getting 2 babies lol so double all that I just mentioned lol
Is a Tortoise Habitat 38 x 24 x 11.8 inches A good cage? Our home gets pretty cold and no were online recommends anything for warmer cage that is 1 level. 2 levels make me nervous about hedgehog falling off ladder or something.
Hey Tori! As you’re other hedgehogs grew older did they have any issues with controlling their bodily functions? Such as peeing and pooping? My hedgehog Nala is 4&1/2 and isn’t using her potty area anymore but I can’t figure out if she’s actively choosing to poop and pee everywhere (including her bed) or if she can’t control where she goes. I plan on taking her to the vet soon anyways for her check up but I was just wondering if you had experienced anything similar with your boys. Thanks.
I didn’t notice much of a difference with my boys but neither of them were potty trained so they were already going wherever they wanted to begin with. I’ve heard of elderly hedgehogs getting messier as they age, but I don’t have a lot of personal experience with it
I got Finland after seeing a post of someone selling him and he was living in a small storage tub that gave him ZERO room to roam only to sleep and get in his wheel with food and water dishes in between. Made me so sick to my stomach because even though I knew NOTHING about hedgehogs, I knew his living was borderline abuse ... I bought him immediately and bought him a mansion to live in. Then turned to RUclips to Learn everything I could about how to raise him...this is how I found you....you have been such a big part of Finland and my life, I appreciate all your words of advice and helpful hints. He has thrived in my home and is very loved ...his vet said she could tell he is very loved and well cared for ... I've had him almost a year now... anyways thank you so much for your videos...they have been beyond helpful.
Im getting a hedgie. My room is normally at 69 degrees. I've looked at vivariums, but the one I saw is no longer available, so I've been considering wire cages. Would a heat lamp on a wire cage be sufficient enough for the correct temperature? I know you talked about this in the video, but I just don't know anymore. Or do you have any other suggestions for cages? Thanks.
What kind of flooring do you recommend for a hedgehog? I've heard some people say wood shaving, some people say carpet, etc. also, do hedgehogs have a certain smell to them? would you recommend keeping them in a bedroom?
I’m no hedgehog expert, but i’ve has alot of small animals and wood shavings can affect their respiratory systems negatively, Id say repti-carpet or paper bedding.
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Tori Lynn I have a particularly hot room do I have to heat it?
Dang! I live in Tucson (2 hours from Pheonix), but my friend is having a birthday part the 22nd :(!
Can you plz link your cage I’m asking for a hedgehog for my birthday and would like to know a good cage?
um could you use ikea detolf cages ???? Pluss i lovvve your videos so so so much
When she says do ur own research.....you are my hedgehog research😂
Same
Lol same
I was just about it say that lol
😂 same
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this is so helpful thank you, i’m thinking about getting a hedgehog and your videos help do much
I've had my hedgehog for five months now and Tori's videos helped so much when I was panicking wondering if I'd done the right thing. Now my little guy is happy and healthy and I have Tori (among many others online! So many resources!!!) to thank for advice! :D
jayden carroll u should def get one
I know 1 year later did you get one
Same
Did you get your hedgehog
I'd like to share a little info with noobs like myself: in cold climates you will obviously have heating in your cage/ vivarium. But it is important to have the room warm when getting your hog out for petting/ handling. I thought my hog was really anti-social for our first 5 months, but now summer is starting he has become really happy and friendly! Clearly, our house, heated to 19C in winter, is too cold for him. He was fine having a footbath in warm water, but became grumpy 2 minutes after coming out of it. Headed straight for his snuggle bag asap. Would not unball for handling. But now the sun's out and the ambient temperature is over 20, he loves being held and exploring! I have never seen anyone mention this issue in countless 'grumpy hog' videos, so I'm passing it round to help others.
This is so helpful, in a few weeks I will be visiting an open house at a hedgehog breeder to learn more and hold them to make sure their right for me. Woohoo
How did it go???
i have that blue guinea pig wire cage and i use a plastic shower curtain around the cage. this helps stop them from climbing and helps keep heat inside the cage.
As for my own cage I used to use a bin cage but felt it was too small so I upgraded to a 2x3 c&c cage. However now I'm slightly downsizing to a 4ft x 2ft custom diy cage. Sort of like a viv but the whole top is meshed. I want to try bioactive, want something that looks nicer, and something that is a bit more solid/sturdy.
@@georgia.5555 I did! My hedgehog loves it! I dont know if I'll ever go back to fleece. She became less shy and less huffy. She also became more active. She loves chasing the insects. I have to replace plants from time to time and clean up crew but that was to be expected.
Loving being able to binge watch your hedgehog playlist!! All your advice has helped me along my own hedgehog journey 🦔
Hi Tory!!
What’s the name of the beds/long fleece tunnels you bought for trixie and where did you get them?
Hedgehog's bed. Idk but maybe in etsy/amazon they sell lots of it.
Correct mid-course
you can look at walmart or amazon :) or an animal store like petco etc
Omg thank you for saying the tank thing! 👏 I've been saying the same thing that bins hold humidity just as well if not more than tanks do. Some fish keepers even use bins. I personally have steered clear of them because of the debate but I could never understand that main concern. I also do agree there are way better options.
I'm getting a rescue hedgehog.. I've wanted one since I was 12 but never went through with it but I found this little guy who desperately needs a home and I am more than willing to put in the time and effort for him... I am not exactly sure what setup I want for him, so this video helps a lot !
I might be getting a hedgehog for Christmas!! Im so happy i clicked on this video because this helped me so much. I had a Geco lizard before and i know a lot about heating and lamps. Though sadly my geco passed away but i still remember a lot. Thank you so much for the imformation! This helped a ton
i’m guessing you got the hedgehog!!! i hope you are enjoying it :)
@@emmaisabellamarie5073 omg yes I did! Ahaha tyyy I’m having so much fun 💕
Loving the fact that you're making more hedgehog videos. Preparing to get my first in a few months so I'm glad to get more advice and change my plans while I still can. If you could make an updated heating setup video that would be amazing.
Ooh good idea. I’ll add it to my list! :D
@@ToriLynnPPH thank you! That will be super helpful!
I have the Midwest Guinea Pig habitat for my hedgie, Rosita, and I've never had an issue! I did buy the version with the lid, and I use fleece on top of the canvas bottom (I tuck it under all of the sides so she can't get under) and it keeps everything very clean. I love it!
I have the same cage and it works great for me.
I’m getting a hedgehog next weekend and I’m sooooo excited ❤️🦔😍love your channel x
Kate M no your not
I have one and I was soo excited too but it sucks
Why does it suck ??
Abby Ryan your like 7
I'm so happy you're uploading these days! I'm getting a hedgehog soon so your channel has seriously helped me a ton right now
bins actually hold MORE moisture than glass! that’s why in the reptile community people provide a moist hide made out of plastic
Not sure if you're ever coming back, but I really enjoy all of your videos. ♥️
Im getting my hedgehog soon and i want a critter nation. My house is almost always at 72 and i will use a heat lamp. Will these be ok for him?
For the heat lamp situation it should be fine but keep in mind if you are keeping a hedgehog in a room with a fan or something then you might want a thermostat because the temperature is changing a lot. For example I live in florida and keep my hedgehog in my room and when I turn the fan on after a few mins I can hear the heat lamp turn on afterwards but the temperature in the cage always stays near 76-78
@@friendlyneighbor7221 Hey! I know this comment is old but perhaps you're still active to give me feedback. I'm fairly new to the hedgehog world and a bit confused. I usually like to keep my room at 70°F.
Question #1: Do i need to put two heating lamps on either side of my Hedgehogs enclosure or is one in the center just fine?
Question #2: Since I do keep my room at 70°F, which is very cold, would the heating lamps be enough to up the heat levels in the cage to 74-80°F?
Typical Pixel To answer your first question you could just have one in the center because even if the ends of the cage are 70 he shouldn’t hibernate at all! If you want to make sure you could buy a cheep thermometer and set it at the end of the cage but that’s not necessary If you have a thermostat. For question #2 a heating lamp will be perfect for that! It sounds like you are very well prepared and I’m sorry my response was so long and late! Also keep in mind I’m not a vet just going off of my having a hedgehog for over a year now so do what you want with this info 😊😊
I keep my house at 68°F and i am using a heat lamp and i am wondering if its ok to have a critter nation
Sugerr Cookie that perfect.
I use a 75 gallon tank that I had for my hamster when he was alive. My hedgehog loves it. I ordered a screen top for it because it came with two glass lids.
Your videos are so so helpful! I’ve actually just got my hedgehog today, and you help me so much!! Thank you, life’s a lot easier now🙏🏼💖
I love you and your animals so much😊😘❤️. You have helped me a lot. Thank you so much for all your very helpful videos❤️❤️❤️you definitely deserve sooo much more subscribers🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️😍😍😘😘😊😊
Hi! Noob here. Currently preparing for our hedgie and Ihave a question...when using a bin cage, is the light ok to just sit on the wiring like that? Can we use the thermometer/thermostat you posted about in your heating video in these bin cages? Thank you in advance!
Oml this helped so much! For my first hedgehog I got a wired cage but I started thinking of what would of happened if the heat wasn’t enough but now I know! I might get a plastic bin cage but we will see ty ❤️
do you think you could ever make a video on bedding/cleaning a bedding cage for hedgehogs? i also have a midwest cage with fleece, and i noticed he still likes to burrow. he has a burrow box but still likes to try and get under the fleece lol. and he has plenty of hides, he just likes to dig up fleece, so i think it’s going to be best if i switch him over to bedding. i’ve had guinea pigs so i know what it’s like to deal with chips, but i wanted insight as to how much it costs to keep up with bedding and how much work it’ll take
Seconded! My little guy is a burrower, but bedding is quite expensive and I'm wondering if there's a way I can compromise because I have so much fleece and adore the easy cleanup!
I’m hoping the have a bedding video out this month! :D
Tori Lynn great!
This is so comprehensive, really helpful. Thanks so much!
So i just binge watched your entire hedgehog care playlist and i sent all the links in your description for cage wheel ect... to my mom including the critor nation cage and also a lot of snacks for my future hedgie and alot of accessories and toys ect.. and i am fully prepared to own a hedgehog i know all the risks plus care tips thx very much my hedgie is coming in in the summer around jully prolly
My husband and I are torn between getting a hedgehog or a chinchilla first. We aren't planning on getting a pet anytime soon, but we want to maybe start doing research on how much of a financial investment both animals will be.
My room is usually 23-28 degrees C year round unless we have a bad winter. I have a heat lamp in case she needs it and turn it on as needed. Her cage has wire sides but I find it’s ok as the ambient room temp is fine.
I was going to get a dog kennel cage but now im considering a storage box/a bin cage just because i live in england and its usually colder and im going to get a themometer and a heat lamp
What size terrarium should you get for a hedgehog
So recently I bought a hedge hog from someone who was planning on putting her down if they couldn’t sell her within a week so I impulsively bought her, I don’t know much about them but I really want to make sure I’m taking care of her properly. My sister has a bearded dragon and had a 10 gallon tank she didn’t need so I’ve been using it(I’ll be getting a new one hopefully within the week), she loves to run around but it’s super small.
I was thinking of upgrading to a 2x3 c&c cage and my house is usually around 72°-74° and I do have a heat lamp....would that be a good cage for my home?
I was wondering myself for a new cage yesterday!! Oh thanks this video is on the right time
I have a question!! I really love the Midwest critter nation cage you have-where did you find the pan with the walls? Or did you make it yourself (and if you did, how!!) thanks in advance!!
Did you ever figure this one out? I'd really like the same thing for rats, the low side walls on the critter nation not a good shout for substrate so would like the pan she has
I live in the UK, I have a critter nation cage (one level) and well in the summer I have the windows open and fans on because I’m hot. I have three heat lamps under the cage so it’s hot all over the cage and not just the one side that’s hot from just the one. And I add extra blanket when playtime and I have hand warmer pad things lol and extra fleece, warm bed/hut. Is that okay? Will they still get cold? I’m just worried and suffer from anxiety (fun fact my hedgehog is a support animal) and so glad if you could reply?
Love your vids!!! Helps me a lot with my boy milton
How do you feel about sand baths for hedgehogs?
I know you have to heat the cage but if you take it out of the cage in a around 60 room for a little while to play with them cuddle etc would that be ok or will that be bad for them?
How often do you have to buy your hedgehogs food?🙂🦔
Holly Woolford probably right before the food runs out
This helped so much I’m getting a hedgehog for Christmas
I have a snake so I bet I can get heating down simply and my mom has a lot of old heating pads with a timer
I have an idea for a cage witch is a bookshelf on its back with Plexiglass with holes on the side for ventilation it's about 5-6 feet long and around 1-2 feet wide and is about 1 foot tall (these are estimates of it on its back)
You could also use c&c grids with plxi glass on the insisde so they wont climb it with ventilation holes
Hey girl, if I have an open top cage how deep do you think it has to be? Because i have deep, long, and tall flower planters I was thinking I can convert into a hedgehog cage, just because they’re really big and roomy. It’s about 10 inches deep
i am thinking of getting a hedgehog and i would like to know if i can make a homemade hedgehog cage out of wood and put a cage wire of some sort on top for the hedgehogs heat lamp because i do live in a cold place in the wintertime also i have a cat and the cat doesn't come into the room where im thinking of putting the hedgehogs cage in but my cat will be curious and shes not as big of a hunter for mice or rodents she likes mice most of the time so its not a big worry for me but i was wondering if that could possibly be do able
My friend used to have a hedgehog and I don't think they really researched that much before getting him, but I don't know enough about hedgehog care to say wether their care was okay.
They kept him in one of those under bed storage bins on the bathroom floor with the floor heating on. I'm kind of doubting this was this safe? I don't think they ever really measured how warm it kept the floor, so idk how they would have known if it was alright for the hedgehog.
They also only had a wooden hide and a (thankfully big) hamster wheel in his bin, so the hedgehog used to always climb out (the bin had very low edges so it was very easy for it to do) and wander around the bathroom floor. They kept detergents and other cleaning stuff in the under the sink cabin, so at least I would have been very concerned about it getting to them. They never bothered to get him a new bin or give him more enrichment, so they just let him do this when ever he felt like it.
They fed him cat food with corn and rice in it and and sometimes gave him a couple superworms as a treat. To my understanding at least corn isn't really good for them (don't know about rice?) and shouldn't they have more insects?
The hedgehog has already passed away a long time ago, and I'm not thinking of getting one (at least right now) so this isn't really important anymore, just something I've been thinking about, so if someone more experienced could let me know what they think I'd appreciate it :)
Yikes. Sounds like they could’ve benefitted from a bit more research!
With the Midwest guinea pig habit why not change out the canvas bottom for a coroplast bottom? (I am planning on doing that with mine for my guinea pigs)
You could if you already have the cage :) If you don’t own it already though or aren’t getting it second hand, C&C grids are typically cheaper.
Sense my house is 75 in temperature then do I still have to use a heat lamp I might get the supplies today along with my hedgehog
You should do a video on Handling a hedgehog. I just got my baby and she is so precious, but I’m having trouble figuring out how to properly hold her.
Hoping to have that out next week! :D
my house is not cold, but I do have a wired cage....I want to just put a blanket around my cage to help retain warmth, would you reccomend this?
I just got a hedgehog and your videos help so much
Were do you get the fleece sets?
With the C&C cage what can you use to cover the sides and what size would you buy
So my girl started in a regular cage and she couldn’t handle anything below 75 degrees, and now that I have her in a HUGE fish tank, takes two people to carry it. Now she can handle 70 degrees, and she is a lot happier 😊😊😊😊
I can not find a critter nation that's 4ft
I only see the one that's 36in wide and has a wire step. Been trying to find a cage for the longest time....
I am getting a hedgehog soon and I am having a hard time finding where to buy cages. I want my hedgehog to have plenty of room but I have a cat and I would like a raised option.
What happens if the temperature goes over 28 celcius degrees? Summer hasn’t even begun in Chile and today outside the temperature was 33°C, I got really concerned and kept it below 28ºC inside my hedgehogs cage. It wasn’t a big deal because I was at home all day long, but I’m worried that this could happen while I’m away. Thanks!
So I was going to ask, I live in the south so it’s pretty hot, and I have a blood flow issue that causes me to get super cold. So typically we keep the house at 72- 73 degrees Fahrenheit on average. Is that okay or is the house too like- open of a space?
I am looking at getting a critter nation double unit and was wondering if you could explain how you would heat both levels? I understand the top unit but am struggling to figure out the bottom level.
PLEASE ANSWER ME... so I have a new hedgehog, my room is naturally the temp. They need but her cage is about 2.3 square feet and the pet store said that it was the top notch cage.... Do I need to buy a new cage then is it needs a minimum of 4 square feet cage??
Yes, I would recommend upgrading. 2.3sqft is very small for a hedgehog.
Yeah you definitely need a bigger cage. While pet store employees have good intentions their information is generally wrong.
all of the cages I saw had those ladders and I could not find one like yours which would be perfect
your videos are always helpful! instead of a heat lamp, could I use a heat pad? the one i have is called "K&H Deluxe Heated Animal Pad Cover, 9" L x 12" W"
Rose * I think heatpads are fine, as long as you set the right temperature. My hedgehog is nearly 2 and she’s had one all her life.
I personally don’t recommend heat pads because hedgehogs do best with ambient heating.
Hello 👋🏻 question regarding the cage bin.. did you make the lid to the cage bin? For the heat lamp? If so how did you do that?
I have a critter nation cage. I am getting my hedgehog this weekend I have the same heating system you have but I chose the 10 inch lamp dome. My question is my house is always a little drafty and I don’t want the cage to get cold. Can’t I just put fleece or something on the sides of the cage on the outside to try and help hold the heat in?
Thank you tori your the best to tell us what cage tq very much
I have a couple questions lol
1) Would a cage for a rabbit work?
2) Do they use small ramps?
3) Could I make the cage longer than wide if I decide to make one?
4) Would you recommend online bought or could I get one from a store?
1. If is big enough and the bar spacing is correct, yes.
2. They typically do best with all one level.
3. You can make the cage whatever dimensions you’d like as long as they meet 4sqft minimum.
4. You can do either! :)
I have a two story hedgehog cage and is particularly hard to heat. Any advice?
u could usew both heating pad and heating lamp,just be carefull bc hedgehog have a really poor eyesight so they can fall and hurt themselfes
What if you’re
room is 80 degrees?
You should get a lamp to make sure
The one you’ve got is that minimal size? Just curious since it doesn’t look at much as I thought
If my room only gets maybe slightly cold during the winter, should I consider a more enclosed cage rather than a wire cage so that the heat doesn't escape or is that okay? I'll still have a heating source no matter what, just wanna be sure :>
Edit: Because my room isn't too cold at all, I just wanna be cautious
Question, what is the white tray in the critter nation cage for your hedgy?
If you have a cage and opt to have a pen for them to run around in aswell - would you also need to heat the pen for any amount of time they are in it?
I love your hedgehog videos and you are helping me find out what to get and if they need annie thing special or something
I have been wanting a hedgehog, but I worry greatly about heating the cage during the winter. Are heat lamps suitable for 24/7 use if needed? How do I provide a heat source during lose outages? There have been times where we have lost power for 4 to 7 days before.
How do you stop your cat from getting to your hedgehog or scaring it
Hi there!
What is the name of the plastic you put along the edges of the wire cages? And where can I find it?
Hey I’m thinking about getting a hedge hog and am just a little worried about the heating aspect. Im wondering if I were to buy a wire cage some what similar to yours and then decided to modify it so that that there was plastic on all three sides then a shorter set of plastic on the front would that retain enough heat but also enough ventilation?
I use a plastic bin cage for Toad and have recently got a heat lamp for him. Unfortunately, I had to use the clamp to attach it because I was afraid the plastic would melt(it doesn't have any metal on the lid) so I had to take off the lid. My house is pretty drafty so what would you recommend to keep the heating well in my hedgie's cage
I have a question abou heating. Where I live it's literally never cold or even chilly, it's actually pretty hot if you don't have the AC on so... do I need to have something that will make the cage a little cooler or do I need a heat setup, or do I just leave it like that?
should i get a bin cage?? im really debating what kind of cage to get.I do need a cheap alternative.Any ideas??
I never hear people talking about when a room is too hot, or how to cool it down. So I was wondering how to keep a hedgehog cool if it gets too hot? My room lacks insulation, so it can get up to 85 degrees in the summer (it’s mostly at 78 though) Also, is it okay to point a fan at a cage?
I love watching these videos they help me a lot! But before I get a hedgehog I have a question. So my mom is making me keep my hedgehog in my room and I’m totally okay with it but my room gets really hot in the summer and the temperature would be good for the animal but not so much me so I was wondering if it’ll be okay to have an AC on while the heat lamp is on aswell? Will the heat heat up my room with a bin cage or will the AC make it so the heat won’t do much? 😕🤔
I thought you needed a 48 X 48 enclosure, I’m referring more specifically to a wire cage. I absolutely can not find one with those dimensions. Are there any links to a reference? I didn’t see any in description :/
I live in Arizona and am really debating between a solid cage and a wire cage. I prefer the look of wire, but am concerned about heating it in winter when the temps drop at night. However, would a solid cage get too hot in the summer?
If it gets to hot you could take away the heat lamp
Hello, I am getting my first hedge hog and I was looking into the critter nation cage, however I was wondering what you use for the sides (walls) looks like some kind of board covered with fleece? I just wanted to know what you use ! (:
So I’m getting a hedgehog in about a week and I was curious to know if an aquarium *(with no lid)* would be good. So like an open top
Long as its big enough
Do they need some kind of substrate on the bottom of the cage?
My hedgie poops ALL THE TIME, on me, on everything in his cage...healthy poop yes. In his litter tes but on all the fleece, the tubes, everything. Any suggestions? He is almost a yr old, male.
Im planning on getting a hedgehog in about a year. I'm putting the cage in the basement due to spacr complications but our basement is the coldest part of the jouse during winter. Would a dpace heater and a heating system work well with for this?
I found an abandoned hedgehog outside and I'm keeping it. Thank you for this
How do you heat a bin cage??
@@jean-mariemorrone5145 you can take the lid and cut a square in it and use mesh (I personally use the top of a locker shelf and sit it over the hole) and get a heat lamp and sit it on top
@@kaythx oh ok great thank you!! Picking up 2 hedgehogs on the 23rd and was going back an forth on wire or bin cage but I really wanted the bin and I was going to buy from the breeder but her bin set up is 120(no heat lamp and smaller wheel, 20 extra for the larger one so ultimately 140) and 180 for wire cage with heat lamp and larger wheel(160 with smaller wheel)..so I'm just getting the stuff myself so much cheaper but I just want to make sure I have the proper heating with the bin!! Thanks so much!!!! Oh an ps I need 2 since I'm getting 2 babies lol so double all that I just mentioned lol
@@jean-mariemorrone5145 you're welcome! I'm so glad I could help!
I live in Arizona. It's super hot here even indoors. Usually never under 75° F. Does she still need a heat lamp?
Following this thread. Pls help 😊
You should be fine without one until winter comes
Is a Tortoise Habitat
38 x 24 x 11.8 inches
A good cage?
Our home gets pretty cold and no were online recommends anything for warmer cage that is 1 level.
2 levels make me nervous about hedgehog falling off ladder or something.
Hey Tori! As you’re other hedgehogs grew older did they have any issues with controlling their bodily functions? Such as peeing and pooping? My hedgehog Nala is 4&1/2 and isn’t using her potty area anymore but I can’t figure out if she’s actively choosing to poop and pee everywhere (including her bed) or if she can’t control where she goes. I plan on taking her to the vet soon anyways for her check up but I was just wondering if you had experienced anything similar with your boys. Thanks.
I didn’t notice much of a difference with my boys but neither of them were potty trained so they were already going wherever they wanted to begin with. I’ve heard of elderly hedgehogs getting messier as they age, but I don’t have a lot of personal experience with it
I got Finland after seeing a post of someone selling him and he was living in a small storage tub that gave him ZERO room to roam only to sleep and get in his wheel with food and water dishes in between. Made me so sick to my stomach because even though I knew NOTHING about hedgehogs, I knew his living was borderline abuse ... I bought him immediately and bought him a mansion to live in. Then turned to RUclips to Learn everything I could about how to raise him...this is how I found you....you have been such a big part of Finland and my life, I appreciate all your words of advice and helpful hints. He has thrived in my home and is very loved ...his vet said she could tell he is very loved and well cared for ... I've had him almost a year now...
anyways thank you so much for your videos...they have been beyond helpful.
I love this !! thank you for helping this little guy out and becoming his better way of life 💓💓💓
Im getting a hedgie. My room is normally at 69 degrees. I've looked at vivariums, but the one I saw is no longer available, so I've been considering wire cages. Would a heat lamp on a wire cage be sufficient enough for the correct temperature? I know you talked about this in the video, but I just don't know anymore. Or do you have any other suggestions for cages? Thanks.
Does anyone (or Tori, if you see this) know where Tori got the black bins with sides for the midwestern cage? Thanks!
Home Depot! They’re large cement mixing bins.
Tori Lynn thank you!!
What kind of flooring do you recommend for a hedgehog? I've heard some people say wood shaving, some people say carpet, etc.
also, do hedgehogs have a certain smell to them? would you recommend keeping them in a bedroom?
I’m no hedgehog expert, but i’ve has alot of small animals and wood shavings can affect their respiratory systems negatively, Id say repti-carpet or paper bedding.
I’m getting a hedgehog and I’ve been watching all of your videos
I have a tank (50-70 gallon s) would that work??
this is an old video so i’m not sure if you’ll see this but what should i do if i loose power in the winter? i live in a decently cold area
besides having solid walls
Please do a video about their food. Cause im wondering if it is good tht i just feed my hedgehog with superworms is it healthy? Thank you