Little bit of a problem

[MyMy]

ok so here's the deal ! i'm getting my hedgehog at the easter vacation and i'll be home for 4 days.. but because of lots of things i have to go back to university for a week and then i'll be with her all summer long and i can bring her next year but the problem is for that week am i better to tell my mom not to take her out jut feed her and clean the wheel or should she take her... i'm really sad that i won't be there for a whole week but i figured it's better at the bigining than later.please i need you advice!!!!

[Nancy]

If your mom is comfortable handling her then by all means I think she should. It is also best that she be handled daily to keep her friendly. Also daily handling ensures that she is warm enough and well. :)

[Heimii loves Ma]

I agree you should handle the little sweety. However depending on how old she is it could stress her out like our little one. When we found out we were doing this we only took him out once to clean his cage and feed him and very softly talk to him. We were told only about 30 min a day. So this might be great for your mom, also she might fall madly in love with your little hedgie and you might loose all parental rights...

DID YOU THINK ABOUT THAT!!!!! I DIDN'T..

[hularious]

I agree with Nancy. I will be out of town for a couple weeks in the summer too, and I'm not sure if I can really trust my dad to take care of Monty. Food/cleaning will not be a problem, it's the handling that really means the most. I will sure try and see if he will be able to hold him every now-and-then, otherwise, I have to superbond with Monty before I leave, so when I come back, he'll be happy to see me...oh the stress!