Frequently Asked Questions
"Are hedgehog quills sharp?"
Yes. Hedgehog quills are hard and pokey. When a hedgehog is upset they roll into a ball are make their quills erect. Yes, it is uncomfortable to handle them at this stage.
When a hedgehog is happy their quills lay flat and petting them feels similar to petting a hairbrush.
When a hedgehog is happy their quills lay flat and petting them feels similar to petting a hairbrush.
"Can I come see your hedgehogs?"
No. Our hedgehogs live in our home. To protect our family and our privacy we do not allow people to come to our home to visit or pickup hedgehogs. If you have questions about how our hedgehogs are cared for we are happy to share pictures and videos.
"Can you bring your hedgehogs and meet me somewhere?"
Not at this time. One of our goals is to start a hedgehog meet-and-greet but so far we are unable to find a public meeting space that will allow live animals.
"Can I meet your available hedgehogs so that I can pick one?"
No. I am happy to send videos and give my honest assessment of their personality but nobody gets to meet their hedgehog until it is time to take the hedgehog home. Hoglets are fragile and the stress of traveling, being handled by strangers, and being exposed to germs is not good for them.
The few times I even attempted this the hoglets the people wanted to see were reserved before we had a chance to meet.
The few times I even attempted this the hoglets the people wanted to see were reserved before we had a chance to meet.
"Why should I buy from you?"
We strive to put our hedgehogs first. Our hedgehogs have prompt vet care and are fed high-quality food. We track pedigrees and gathered our herd from reputable breeders all over the US to promote genetic diversity and lessen the risk of inherited diseases. We are USDA and PACFA licensed meaning we must submit to multiple surprise inspections of our home each year. All of this means you are purchasing a healthy and genetically sound hedgehog that came from parents who are well cared for and loved within a family environment. For our breeding program we select the friendliest hedgehogs and socialize our hoglets in our home around our children and dogs so that you can expect a sweet and well-adjusted hoglet.
Pet shops often buy their hedgehogs wholesale from mills. Males and females are typically housed together and it's not uncommon for the females to be pregnant at the time of sale. Other times the pet stores will buy retired breeding adults for cheap from unethical breeders eager to dump them.
Backyard breeders (BYBs) are breeders that buy their hedgehogs from poor sources (such as pet stores) and jump into breeding without proper research. They typically do not track pedigrees and have no idea if their breeding stock is related. Their breeding practices are questionable such as breeding too often, disturbing the nest too early, failing to get necessary vet care, and ignorance of how to deal with emergency situations.
These breeders are often operating illegally without a license.
Pet shops often buy their hedgehogs wholesale from mills. Males and females are typically housed together and it's not uncommon for the females to be pregnant at the time of sale. Other times the pet stores will buy retired breeding adults for cheap from unethical breeders eager to dump them.
Backyard breeders (BYBs) are breeders that buy their hedgehogs from poor sources (such as pet stores) and jump into breeding without proper research. They typically do not track pedigrees and have no idea if their breeding stock is related. Their breeding practices are questionable such as breeding too often, disturbing the nest too early, failing to get necessary vet care, and ignorance of how to deal with emergency situations.
These breeders are often operating illegally without a license.
