The main drawback of using a glass aquarium is that most aquariums are narrow and tall in order to best display fish or reptiles. Hedgehogs need lots of floor space and in order to have the floor space you will need a large aquarium. The larger the aquarium the more costly, heavier, cumbersome, and difficult it is to clean.
For this reason they are not ideal unless you already have a large aquarium in your possession. It is important to use a screen or wire top and NOT the glass covering used for fish. This will allow better ventilation into the aquarium. These pools have plenty or room for hedgie play and some people use these pools as a supervised play area.
You must make sure there are no accessories that can be used as ladders to boost your hedgehog up and over the top of the pool. One way to make the sides taller is to cut out the bottom of a second pool and invert it over the top of the first one.
The edges can be riveted, stapled, or screwed together. The disadvantages of this style of housing are that they are cumbersome and that they will block the view of your pet.
Climbing Objects and Multi-Level Cages We feel that multi-level ferret or rabbit cages, climbing branches, ramps, and ladders are only a good idea for your hedgehog only if you take several precautions. We recommend avoiding the above situations because providing more floor space with accessories or toys is a much safer alternative.
Hedgehogs are quite capable of climbing up, but they are not so graceful in the descent. Their toes are fairly short and are not made for grasping and hanging on. Their legs are relatively small in comparison to their body mass.
They simply do not have the strength to resist the pull of gravity. Their eyesight is very poor and so they have very little depth perception.
The most natural way for hedgehogs to get down from a high place is to curl themselves into a ball and free-fall. However, hedgehogs may still bruise him self or break a bone from an ill-fated fall. It has also been reported that spines can actually puncture backward into the animal.
In order to provide a safe climbing experience some hedgehog owners use multi-level ferret or rabbit cages and line the ramps with plastic mesh or cover with an all-purpose carpet. This keeps little feet from being injured but might be quite messy if the hedgehog is not litter trained. The bottom pan of multi-level cages should be padded with several inches of shock absorbing bedding. Most hedgehog experts would agree that tree branches and ladders are NOT a good idea.
Try think of ideas that encourage your hedgehog to burrow or tunnel instead of climbing. New material, sand clean and disinfected such as what is used for reptiles in the corner, or other ideas would stimulate burrowing. Cage Placement and Temperature Cages should be placed in a warm, comfortable room in an area that is free from drafts and should not be placed in direct sunlight. Normal sunlight in a room is fine but temperatures in direct sunlight can be much higher than in the rest of the room.
Millermeade Farms and our customers have found that hedgehogs seem to prefer the warmer end of the temperature range and are most comfortable between 75 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Some references indicate that hedgehogs can tolerate temperatures as low as 65 degrees Fahrenheit but it is our experience that temperatures this low can be dangerous for your pet.
A chilled hedgehog will attempt a false hibernation and that can be deadly. Lower temperatures can be an environmental stress for your hedgehog which will affect the overall health of your pet. We have found hedgehogs tend to be healthier, more active, and eat better in warmer temperatures. Refer to our Keeping Your Hedgehog Warm guide for more information on this subject.
Cage Cleaning We do not caution when using perfumes or deodorizers because they can encourage us to be more lax in cage cleaning. Dirty cages and resulting build up of bacteria can cause or increase the risk of respiratory and skin infections. Our rule of thumb is that if the cage smells bad to use it probably smells really bad to our hedgies! The average hedgehog cage needs thoroughly cleaned once a week but spot cleaning may extend the life of the bedding.
Different types of bedding have different absorbency levels so your cage may need cleaned more of less frequently depending on the size and general messiness of your hedgehog. We recommend the Hedgehog Home , which is also available with a starter package for hedgehogs.
See all hedgehog cages. Some people use large glass aquariums but these can be heavy and awkward to clean and offer little ventilation. Very large sterilite storage bins are a common DIY cage and are inexpensive, easy to clean, and versatile, but they must be of a considerable size and must be ventilated properly.
An exercise wheel is necessary to provide hedgehogs with physical activity. Some hedgehogs refuse to run in a wheel, so other forms of exercise must be substituted. When choosing a wheel, it must have a solid floor.
If an open-wire wheel is used, the hedgehog will continually fall between the bars and possibly break a leg. Wheels with crossbars can also cause facial injuries as hedgehogs have been known to look sideways out of the wheel while running. For this reason "bucket" type wheels are preferred by many hedgehog owners, and they are available from many breeders. It also features a spacious balcony from where your pet hedgehog can look outside or hide in the underneath space when he needs to rest or just have some privacy.
It also comes with a securely fitting non-tip food bowl, plus a hay guard and a great non-drip water bottle. The best thing with this cage is that all the accessories are strategically placed to leave the inside so spacious which makes it easy to refill or clean, while also leaving enough room for your pet to move around.
The instructions are clear. Lastly, the bars are not spaced too far apart, and this makes it a perfect cage for a hedgehog. This cage has been designed to provide maximum comfort for your pet. It includes a hay feeder removable , a water bottle, an elevated feeding area which creates a space underneath for your pet to hide when it wants privacy or things get a little uncomfortable, and a stationary feeding bowl which prevents your pet from making a mess.
The cage is It has a full-width side door which lifts and rests overhead making it easy to clean, feed, and for your pet to play, and a top door for you to easily access it.
It has a super easy to clean 5. The top is coated and has an inch mesh spacing to keep the cage well-ventilated while also giving the pet a clear view of its surrounding. The cage can be expanded so you can have an extra litter, wood hutch, and a nesting area. It is also very sturdy, but you should not place heavy objects on the top. It has a large entry door at the top and another at the side for you to conveniently feed, clean, and access your pet, and an extra deep tubby base to provide enough room for your pet to live, move, and play comfortably, and also prevents it from spilling the bedding out of the cage.
The ramp and the platform are removable, and you can choose to take it out or leave it in the cage depending on how big the hedgehog is, and it also provides enough room for putting a wheel for your pet.
It is very sturdy and easy to assemble. It does not include a wheel, and you will have to buy one separately. The cage has to be dismantled in order to be properly cleaned. You and your pet are going to love this cage. It comes with accessories including a water bottle, a hay feeder, a bowl, and a little house for your pet to live comfortably in. The wire-mesh is narrow enough for your hedgehog and it the wire is coated to prevent it from rusting, and your pet will not chew on it, thus increasing its durability.
It has a small door at the top to allow quick maintenance operations. The front door is wide, and it opens completely for an easy inside the cage access, enabling you to reach the corners of the cage without straining. Also, it has plastic clips to prevent your pet from accidentally escaping. It has a large bottom to hold sawdust which collects dirt and food remains thus keeping the habitat clean.
It can be completely separated from the top making it even easier to clean. It has a partition with steps and a large shelf on the top which also acts as a second floor for your pet providing it with enough room to exercise and roam. The cage is sturdy and very easy to set up and take apart for cleaning. It is also very light making it easy to lift and carry around.
It can accommodate up to two hedgehogs. This is a beautiful large habitat for your hedgehog. It includes a hay feeder, a drinking bottle, a feeding bowl, and a wooden covered shelter which will provide your pet with a sense of security and it can sleep inside and hide when things around it get too loud. The drinking bottle has a capacity of cc with a special hook for attaching it on the wire mesh, and it has a useful indicator for showing the water level.
It has a wide front door which you can open for quick maintenance operations. The covered shelter is beautifully decorated, and its roof can be opened to allow you to clean inside the cage easily. The house can also be removed to remain with only the cage, and it has an extension which you can purchase separately as an accessory. The cage has a raised platform where you can place the feeding bowl, and the bottom is deep to hold bedding, litter, and messes made by your pet. The base is large and high and can also be separated from the top allowing you to clean it easily.
The cage features a knock-out system where be easily disassembled and assembled. When it is not in use, the cage will take up very little space, and it also makes it very practical and convenient for you to travel with your pet. It is made from durable materials, and your pet can not chew the wire mesh. The cage can hold up to two hedgehogs. This cage is It includes a raised platform with a feeding bowl on the top, which also acts as a small house for your pet, a hay feeder, and a drinking bottle which has a capacity of cc and a special hook to fix it on the cage mesh firmly.
The bottle also has anti-drop valves and a useful indicator of water levels, so you will know when it needs to be replaced. It has an extension which you can purchase separately which is separated from the main cage by a grill, and it can be unlocked with ease from the main cage.
It features a knock out system and is very easy to assemble and disassemble within a short time. It takes a little amount of space when not in use which makes it convenient for travel. This feature also makes it easy for you to clean the cage.
It is sturdy and durable, and its large size makes it possible for your pet to play around comfortably. You will need to purchase the wheel separately. It can fit more than one hedgehog, and you can keep your pet with its babies inside. This cage is 40inches long, The plastic base is brown in color with a wire top.
It has front and top doors making it easy for you to have access to your pet and perform quick maintenance operations. It includes a ramp and second level platform. The base is broad and deep to conveniently hold sawdust or whatever else you decide to use as litter, and it provides enough space for your pet to eat and play.
It has removable wheels at the bottom which makes it easy to move. The wheels can also be taken out to allow it to stay intact in one position. It is easy to assemble, and the wire top snaps onto the plastic base. You will need to put in a wheel since hedgehogs love to climb and run.
Thus, it will keep it occupied while preventing it from trying to escape the cage. Hedgehogs are also quite clumsy, and you might have to take out the second floor to prevent it from falling and injuring itself. The cage does not come with accessories, and you will need to buy them separately. It, however, does not have a covered shelter and this is a critical item for every hedgehog cage since they prefer to sleep inside a covered shelter. You will, therefore, need to put one inside.
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