A Home for a Hedgie

Before you bring your prickly critter home, you'll want to have his home ready to settle into!



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I use a large Rubbermaid bin to store my hedgie in. Wire cages are a no-no because hedgies can get their feet stuck and break their legs!

A cedar or other type of light wood home is a must. Light colors let you know when it is dirty! It must be large enough to let your hedgie walk around in.

Plastic or ceramic bowls are the least messy. Some hedgies do not like the texture and will not eat from a wooden bowl. The bowl must be at least the size of your fist.

Use a water bottle opposed to a bowl because hedgies are known to knock them over and make a big mess! You do not need a large one because your hedgehog will not drink very much and you must change his/her water everyday anyway!

Blankie: Hedgehogs are burrowing creatures so a blanket is a must! A blanket will also make it easier to pick up your hedgie.

Linens: Pine shavings or other beddings will get stuck under hedgie's quills so it better to use it sparingly. Instead of bedding, spread thin a fleece blanket over the bottom of the cage.

I do not suggest the wheel shown in this picture. The Flying Saucer wheel is hard for hedgies to understand! Instead get a standard guinea pig wheel. Make sure that it doesn't scrape his back. Plastic wheels are another must! Wire wheels will result in ouchy bleeding feet!

If you decide to attempt to litter train your hedgehog, use half a tissue box and some non clumping, dust free litter.

-Keep your hedgehog's cage off the ground if you have other animals or small children!

-Keep their potty area away from food and water.

-Fold back the linens if your hedgie has a designated potty area.

-Keep away from loud noises or commonly used area.

-Do not keep your hedgehog in your room unless you are prepared to listen to him/her all night!!!!!