Babies

[TXMaple]

I posted a question about deciding whether my hedgehog was pregnant or not, and it has been confirmed today....she is the mother of at least three. I have not touched her or her babies, so I hope they make it and she doesn't eat them because she's such a young mother - 4 months or so.

[Hedgiepets]

Just try to not bother her. Give her food and water, and her space. Wait until the babies are about 2 weeks, then if she is not too protective, you can start handling them briefly.

Congratulations on the babies!

[HedgieHaven]

Congrats on the babies. I agree since she is so young only put your hands in her cage to feed and water her. Around the 2 or 3 week stage if your hedgie likes mealies try using those to draw her away from the hoglets so you can have a look see.

[Miel]

Congratulations. :) And good luck!!

[LunaMidnight]

Oooh, how exciting! Good luck with the babies! :D

[FiaSpice]

whoa 4 months is really old, I've read everywhere that you should wait until 8 months. I just hope the mommy and babies will be fine.

[paris26]

Please remember to remove her wheel if she has one and you haven't already. I hope things go smoothly for her (and you too!)

[Helva]

congratulations to you and the young mother

[TXMaple]

Here are some pictures of the proud and very tired mother along with her babies. All seem to be healthy. We're on day 8, so it will be 2 more days before I get an official count. The unofficial count is 4 hoglets for the time being.

[Vampira_666]

Congrats!!
she sure is a young mom-- and she looks so tuckered out in that pic!! good luck and keep us posted!!