Life of a hedgie

[chrismak]

what is the lifespan of a hedgie?

[hedgehog69]

average is 2-4 years old but have been recorded to live up to ten years of age.

[paris26]

I would say the average span is 4-5 years of age. I lost two at the age of 4 to cancer and I currently have one female who turned 4 and is doing well other than her eating disorder- she eats anything and everything in front of her nose!! :)

[razzle]

I would say the average span is 4-5 years of age. I lost two at the age of 4 to cancer and I currently have one female who turned 4 and is doing well other than her eating disorder- she eats anything and everything in front of her nose!! :)

I think I have that same eating disorder. :lol:

[chrismak]

BAH.. that makes me sad.. I am gonna be so sad when mookie dies.
he is 3 right now.. and such a good boy.

that stinks.

[HamorHollow]

The average hedgehog from a breeder lives 3-5 years, assuming it is from a reputable breeder and well cared for by the new owner.

Also, keep in mind that even the most well cared hedgehog can have a heart attack or stroke and drop dead.

Kelly

[hemi_mygirl]

Yeah, I'm already dreading when Hemi decides to go. They sure burrow their way into our hearts quickly.

[razzle]

I actually have nightmares about it.

[hemi_mygirl]

I don't have nightmares about it... it's a natural progression of life, but it will be difficult to cope with at first.

[mommy2ryan]

It was so sad when Prickles I died and we had had her for 5 weeks. Prickles II will be even harder!