What can I leave out for hedgehogs?

You can put soft hay or dried grass in as bedding, but do also try and leave some fallen leaves around for the hedgehog, not only add to options for bedding but are good places for hedgehogs to find insects and beetles which make up the bulk of their diet.

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What food is good to leave out for hedgehogs?

Leave out foods like tinned dog or cat food and crushed cat or dog biscuits. Supply good quality, meaty hedgehog food from wildlife food suppliers. Never feed hedgehogs milk or bread - milk can cause diarrhoea and bread isn't very nutritious.

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What is a hedgehog's favorite food?

The most important invertebrates in their diet are worms, beetles, slugs, caterpillars, earwigs and millipedes. As well as these, they also eat a wide range of other insects. More infrequently, they will take advantage of carrion, frogs, baby rodents, baby birds, birds' eggs and fallen fruit.

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What foods are safe for hedgehogs?

What can I feed hedgehogs? Hedgehogs will relish any combination of meat-based wet dog or cat foods, or dry cat/kitten food. Just remember, they will be getting most of their food from insects and worms in the wild, and this food is only supplementary. Specially made hedgehog food is also widely available.

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Should I put food out for hedgehogs every night?

It's a good idea to put out food for hedgehogs all year round. In spring, it will be a boost for those emerging from hibernation, while in late summer and autumn it will help hogs build up those all-important fat reserves to survive the winter.

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Do hedgehogs eat banana?

Fruits: Dried fruit should be avoided, but a small amount of fresh fruit can be offered to your hedgehog as treats. Apples, bananas, berries, and melons are popular choices among hedgehogs.

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What fruit can hedgehogs eat?

Pygmy hedgehogs can eat:
  • Berries.
  • Kiwi.
  • Papaya.
  • Watermelon.
  • Peaches.
  • Cherries.
  • Bananas.
  • Apples.

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Will hedgehogs eat Weetabix?

They're also pretty keen on cooked potato, small pieces of fruit (not citrus) or even unsweetened muesli or Weetabix. If you have a problem with cats eating the food, place it under a brick shelter with a gap only big enough for the hedgehog to get through.

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How do you make homemade hedgehog food?

If you can't get SA37 or SF50 powder then Abidec drops sold for children will do but not all hogs like the taste.
  1. lightly boiled chicken.
  2. water from cooking.
  3. ¼tsp SA37 or SF50 powder.
  4. Vitamin B drops.
  5. 1 tsp bran or crushed Weetabix.
  6. 1 tsp honey.

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What do hedgehogs like to play with?

Best Toys for Hedgehogs
  • Exercise Wheels. Your hedgie will enjoy having an exercise wheel in his cage. ...
  • Mazes. Hedgehogs love to play in mazes. ...
  • Cat Toys. Some cat toys are appropriate for hedgehogs. ...
  • Boxes. Tissue boxes and other small boxes may be fine for your hedgehogs. ...
  • Tube Tunnels. ...
  • Stuffed Animals. ...
  • Toy Dump Trucks.

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Do hedgehogs like it warm or cold?

Hedgehogs are sensitive to temperature changes. The ideal range is between 75°F and 85°F. However, they will tolerate temperatures between 72°F and 90°F. Hedgehogs can go into a hibernation-like state of inactivity when temperatures are too hot or too cold.

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What do pet hedgehogs eat daily?

A pet hedgehog's diet should mainly consist of high-quality hedgehog food mixed with high-quality, low-fat cat food. The following supplemental foods can be offered in small amounts two to three times a week: Gut-loaded insects, such as mealworms and crickets.

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Do hedgehogs prefer hot or cold?

Hedgehogs need environmental temperatures between 70 and 80 degrees. Keep your hedgehog's cage away from drafts, direct sunlight, or cold areas. You may want to provide your hedgehog with a small warm spot in his cage where he can go to get warm but would also be able to get away from if he feels too warm.

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How often should you put food out for hedgehogs?

Hedgehogs are active during the night, so the best time to put out food is just after dusk, when they are starting to search for food. The Autumn and Winter months are the most important for them to find food to put on enough weight before hibernation, so always make sure you put out food at this time of year.

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How do you feed hedgehogs and not rats?

Rats like to keep under cover if possible, whilst hedgehogs are happy to eat in the open. So think about moving your feeding station to the middle of the lawn. Feed as late as possible. The less time the hedgehog food is out there the less chance it has of attracting rats.

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Do you feed a hedgehog everyday?

Young, pregnant, or lactating pets can be fed free-choice, but the amount should be measured out for all others. An adult hedgehog will thrive on 3 level teaspoons of the main diet (eg Mazuri), 1 level teaspoon of meat, egg, and/or insects, and 1 level teaspoon vegetables and/or fruits per day.

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Can you give hedgehogs cat food?

Although both dog and cat food are perfect supplementary foods for hedgehogs, because they have small mouths the tiny size of kitten biscuits is ideal. The crunch also helps keep teeth strong and healthy. Pet food is also readily available in all supermarkets.

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What do hedgehogs like milk?

Only put out small amounts of food, as this is supplementary to their natural diet. Never feed hedgehogs milk or bread as they can't digest it and it upsets their stomachs. Be aware that putting any food out will attract all sorts of wildlife including predators, not just hedgehogs.

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Can you give hedgehogs sugar water?

Plain fresh water is all that is required for them. Sadly, this mixture can be lethal for birds if they bathe in it as the sugar will cause problems with their feathers. Please do offer plain water in shallow bowls in the garden for thirsty hedgehogs but do not add anything else to it.

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Can hedgehogs eat plain yogurt?

Hedgehogs are lactose-intolerant and will have stomach problems after consuming most dairy products, though occasional plain lowfat yogurt (yogurt contains bacteria that naturally process lactose) or cottage cheese seem to be well tolerated. Sugar intake should be restricted to fruits, avoid any treat with added sugar.

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Do hedgehogs eat porridge oats?

The worst foods are mealworms, sunflower hearts, peanuts and oats. Eating these foods forces the hedgehogs body to make up for the lack of calcium in it's bloodstream by taking it from the bones. The bones will become weak and painful, and prone to breaks.

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Is cheese good for hedgehogs?

For the most part no, hedgehogs cannot eat cheese. Hedgehogs are lactose intolerant so dairy products aren't good for them.

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What is poisonous to hedgehogs?

Tea Tree oil/ Eucalyptus/Thieves - this includes: tea tree shampoo, tea tree oil, tea tree sprays and anything tea tree. Even Candles inhaled can harm your hedgehog! This can be fatal in as little as one dose or application. It causes renal, liver and complete organ failure.

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Can hedgehogs eat broccoli?

Yes, Hedgehogs Can Eat Broccoli

The thicker stalks of the broccoli plant are also safe for hedgehogs to eat, although they're a little tougher and may not appeal as much to your pet. Petkeen.com recommends you avoid feeding your hedgehog raw broccoli, but boiled and steamed vegetables are completely okay.

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Do hedgehogs carry apples?

In reality, hedgehogs do not gather and store food for future consumption, instead relying on built-up fat reserves to survive hibernation. Rather than carrying apples as a method of food storage, hedgehogs may use the juices of wild apples to defend against parasites, similar to anting behaviour in birds.

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