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Thanks! I figured since hedgehogs were exotic that they were harder to diagnose and therefore treat. Louisiana actually has quite a few exotic animal vets. Thanks to everyone for their advice! I see where y'all are all coming from. So many kids want animals then they get boring or expensive. I...

That is soooooooo cute!!! That's why I really want a hedgehog!!!!

Thanks so much! I figured it depended on the individual hedgie.

I'm really worried about the life expectancy for a pet store hedgie compared to a breeder. I would hate to buy a pet store one and have it die a month later. Decisions, decisions, decisions!!!! The closest breeder near me is almost 2 hours away, has a waiting list for almost the next 12...

I don't think that I will get a dorm or apartment when I go to college which is going to be soon. I have a dog (actually a few) and I have a lot of time for them still. Are hedgehogs more likely to get sick than a dog? I am curious because I take care of my dogs fine and I can handle their vet...

What do you think the root problem with hedgehogs in pet stores is? Is it bad breeding or bad living conditions? Maybe both? My local pet shop is small and really cares for their animals. They said they raised their hedgehogs from birth. They do that often too. Would it be bad to purchase one...

I'm saying if I absolutely could not afford a vet bill and had no other option, my best bet would be to return the hedgehog back to where I know it would be taken care of. It's better than letting the hedgehog die. That would be a last resort of course. I may be mistaken but I don't think my vet...

I have never owned a hedgehog before but I have owned a few rats and guinea pigs. I was wondering how hedgehogs react when being held. I mean do they constantly move and crawl like a hamster? Do they chill out and take a nap sometimes? I know when I had a rat, they could not keep still crawling...

I think what upset me the most was the way she answered me. She didn't really even think about it. I do have a job and would be able to afford a few vet bills. If something so bad would happen for me to have to spend $700 dollars then I may even give the hedgehog back to the breeder. If I would...

I have been researching hedgehogs for the past couple of weeks now. I already have a great cage for my future hedgie and I am saving up my money now. I asked my mother what she thought about getting a hedgehog and she said no! :banghead: How can I convince her to let me buy one? I don't think...

Okay, I read all of the stickys dealing with cat food and I know their shouldn't be any biproducts or processed food in there. I also know that the fat should not be more than 15%. Is that pretty much all I have to look for when evaluating a new food? I don't think it's that simple.

This is the only breeder I could find in Louisiana. Do you think I should purchase from her? http://www.kellysquills.com/ It seems like she really loves and cares for her hedgehogs. The only thing is that she still has partial custody of the animal. I shouldn't be worried about it because it...

I asked because I wanted to make sure the breeder or pet shop wasn't trying to make a quick buck by having extremely high prices.

Thanks! I have seen her website and will probably get one from her. At first I was worried because she is so booked up and I would have to fill out an application to be considered eligible to buy one. Plus when you buy one, she still has partial custody of the hedgehog. I'm not going to worry...

You are right, buying from Kelly would be my best bet. I don't have to worry about bad genetics or it being unfriendly. She seems very professional. She maybe a little more expensive but I think it's worth it! I have another question. What's the most you would spend on a hedgehog? I have seen...

Hey! I'm from southern Louisiana near Baton Rouge. I should become a hedgehog owner pretty soon! I just can't find any breeders around here. =\ I have never thought about owning hedgehogs until someone posted a picture of a baby hoglet on facebook and I had to have one. I researched them and...

I live around Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The only southern breeder I could find was Kelly's quills and she was totally booked up! I wanted to get one from her pretty badly but it seems like so many people want hedgehogs from her. You have to apply for a hedgehog by doing an interview so I can't...

I'm new to the forum and havent even purchased a hedgehog yet. I haven't found any local breeders in my area so I must go with a pet store. I called my local pet shop and they said that they have hedgehogs that are one year olds or a little younger. Is it wise to buy a hedgehog at that age from...