QUOTE(ix3Rukia @ Jun 14 2011, 10:21 PM)
thanks for your help

planning to get a hedgie soon. what kind of cat food do u recondmend?
on the first post i have read , it says that 'Only feed your pet with good quality kitten pellets. Some examples are like: Royal Canin, ... . Purina/Whiskas although widely available in supermarkets, they are not suitable for hedgehogs.'
so whiskas is not really good for hedgies?
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Not only Purina/whiskas.The point is, the main ingredient of the itself (main ingredient always at the beginning of the list).
It should be Chicken/turkey/Meat/duck.
If you read the whiskas/purina,the main ingredient is corn which is not good to hedgehog.
The tip to look the quality kibble are:
First: Ingredients.
Second: The Guaranteed analysis.
The Kibbles that suitable for hedgehog best to have 25% (more protein also can) and less than 15% fat.
I read at hedgehog central, try to mix the kibbles consider a good method in having a balance diet.
Remember,hoglet need extra protein to grow.

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Added on June 15, 2011, 2:43 amQUOTE(ix3Rukia @ Jun 14 2011, 10:36 PM)
Is it a must for a hedgehog to have a wheel?
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First : Depends on the owner.
If you feed your hedgie that contain a lot of protein and fat,
plus it just like to eat + drink + sleep + poop,you should have a wheel to avoid being obese.
But then if you always let your hedgie free roaming in your room, than it is optional to have a wheel.
So,either you have the wheel or let it free roaming or maintain a balance diet to avoid obese.
OR
Second choice:
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Let your hedgie being fat and lazy quills ball.
-Just my opinion-

Added on June 15, 2011, 2:52 amQUOTE(kenpachi @ Jun 14 2011, 09:11 PM)
seriously not cheap at all
Every pet's maintenance is expensive at the beginning; preparing the set up,food,toys,house and etc.
But once you already started,monthly cost will be about RM50 or less.
-Food: can last about 2 month
-Bedding: Free (using newspaper only)
-Shampoo: Can last very long~~~
Added on June 15, 2011, 3:03 amQUOTE(ix3Rukia @ Jun 15 2011, 12:30 AM)
1.Will the hedgie like to dig the bedding?
2.I heard that first time hedgie mom will sometimes die if they get pregnant. >_< So is it adviseable to buy a male one?
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1.Yes,they like to dig and hide. thats why have to provide a box for them to hide..
p/s: What type of bedding you wanna use.? Using a wood shaving will increase the chance to have a mites. Best to use Breeder Celect / Back to Nature. Or just use paper.
2.Yes,it has a high chance that the mom will die. Better do a lot of research before jump into breeding.

. Again,depend on you to have male/female.
-Just my opinion-
Good Luck
Regards.
East_Wing
This post has been edited by east_wing: Jun 15 2011, 03:12 AM