Just when I think I've done all the research I could possibly do on hedgie food, I come across something else to question!
I feed my hedgehogs Blue Buffalo Grain Free cat food and Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul LIght. Until recently I was also giving Sunseed Hedgehog Food, in very small amounts, but I have seen lots of posts about giving too much protein (it contains 37% protein) causing renal failure and liver problems, so I took it away.
Now my question is about fiber. The Blue Buffalo has 7% fiber and the Chicken Soup has 8%. The Sunseed had 12% fiber. They also get a daily mealie (sometimes two if I feel like spoiling them). My older hedgehog does not like crickets or any other insects I have tried to feed her, just mealworms. The younger one I have had for less than a week, so I'm not introducing new foods right now, she is only on the Blue Buffalo, then I will add to it as she adjusts.
Should I worry about the drop in fiber? And if so, what has worked for you. I know some people add baby cereal, others add grape nuts cereal, etc. Is this necessary?
I feed my hedgehogs Blue Buffalo Grain Free cat food and Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul LIght. Until recently I was also giving Sunseed Hedgehog Food, in very small amounts, but I have seen lots of posts about giving too much protein (it contains 37% protein) causing renal failure and liver problems, so I took it away.
Now my question is about fiber. The Blue Buffalo has 7% fiber and the Chicken Soup has 8%. The Sunseed had 12% fiber. They also get a daily mealie (sometimes two if I feel like spoiling them). My older hedgehog does not like crickets or any other insects I have tried to feed her, just mealworms. The younger one I have had for less than a week, so I'm not introducing new foods right now, she is only on the Blue Buffalo, then I will add to it as she adjusts.
Should I worry about the drop in fiber? And if so, what has worked for you. I know some people add baby cereal, others add grape nuts cereal, etc. Is this necessary?