Peep_erz
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I volunteer at a wild life care center and occasionally we get illegal exotic animals that are surrendered. Yesterday we got in a hedge hog! We are knowingly doing some things bad until we can get proper care equipment for it. Today we had it running around in a giant ball because it didn't come in with a wheel and we don't have any safe wheels at the moment.
What else should be done for the hedgies comfort and safety? I'll bring in fleece to line the cage with and a wheel. It is sleeping in a small flat rate box with a towel at the moment. I have an extra super pet igloo from my chinnies. Would that be better than the box?
I can't totally deck out the cage like its a pet but I do want it to be safe for the hedge hog. I'll be perusing the housing section to find ideas too.
The hedge hog will stay at the care center as "evidence" for the Department of Fish and Game. Not sure how long they will leave it in our care, so for now I'll call it Exhibit A. Hopefully it'll be like the sugar glider and just left to live out its life at the care center. If not they take it and euthanize it.
oh, I'm not sure if I can post pictures of it or not. There is certain picture protocol that I have to follow since its a "wild animal". If I can though I will. )
What else should be done for the hedgies comfort and safety? I'll bring in fleece to line the cage with and a wheel. It is sleeping in a small flat rate box with a towel at the moment. I have an extra super pet igloo from my chinnies. Would that be better than the box?
I can't totally deck out the cage like its a pet but I do want it to be safe for the hedge hog. I'll be perusing the housing section to find ideas too.
The hedge hog will stay at the care center as "evidence" for the Department of Fish and Game. Not sure how long they will leave it in our care, so for now I'll call it Exhibit A. Hopefully it'll be like the sugar glider and just left to live out its life at the care center. If not they take it and euthanize it.
oh, I'm not sure if I can post pictures of it or not. There is certain picture protocol that I have to follow since its a "wild animal". If I can though I will. )
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