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Can anyone provide me with a place to learn about hedgehog genetics? I have no intention of breeding, but I am curious to learn how the genetics work for hedgies. I tried googling it but couldn't find anything very useful. Thanks!

So I just got my first shipment of Ryerson supplement. I portioned it out to my eager furries who ate every particle. I have given it three times this past week, and suddenly I have several cages with soft poops. I've already cut out the supplement for those cages for a little while, but has...

So, I'm getting ready to build a new cage for my gliders. Upon doing research, I have found that galvanized metal seems to be considered dangerous, but I can't seem to find out why. Do any of you own gliders? If so, do you know the answer to this question?

This is not an emergency per se, he is not in immediate danger of death, but something definitely needs to be done soon. If this is the wrong section I apologize. I have a 2 year old hedgie with WHS. His left hind leg has stopped working. His other legs still seem to work fine, but he keeps...

My hedgehog has unfortunately developed WHS. He has become unable to stand at his food bowl for long enough to eat. The vet has suggested I start syringe feeding him. However, we are both concerned about the possibility of causing diahrrea and dehydrating him further. Do any of you have a...

To make a long story short, I sold a beige female chin to a boy and his mother about a year ago. At the time, the boy said something about wanting to breed. I explained all the reasons breeding should be taken seriously, and his mother assured me, after hearing what I had to say, that he would...

I tried the glidercentral forum, but it is way confusing and I can't seem to find a thread with basic beginner's info in it. I just ended up unexpectedly with a pair of three year old glider males. They have been getting Glide-R-Chow, by perfect pocket pets, and some fresh fruit with...

Ok, I have tried the plastic door edge protectors, but they just get chewed up. I remember seeing metal ones that you clamp on over the edge of the door frame, but I can't remember where I saw them. Does anyone know where I can find these?

I am usually on the chin side, as I am a hobby breeder. But I am looking into getting a hedgehog, maybe as soon as a couple of weeks from now. In my research, I have come up with a few questions. 1) What is the proper amount and balance of food to give a hedgie? I know they eat a high...

I hope I am putting this in the right place, if not please move it to the right category. I was just wondering if anyone else finds it creepy when someone wants to buy a kit sight unseen? I have had several people recently email me saying they wanted to buy a kit without having visited or even...

Ok, I usually don't post about my personal life, but I just have to vent. So my crappy "day" actually started yesterday when I noticed our air conditioning wasn't working quite right. I was trying to do an introduction which hasn't been going well, and has been quite frustratng. So this...

Earlier this week I noticed one of my females had a wound right where her right top teat is located. We went to the vet and it seems to be a tumor that opened up. We have her on Baytril and are waiting to see if she will begin to heal on her own, if not she'll require surgery to excise the...

I have a woman who placed a deposit on a kit some time ago. The kit is weaned and ready to go. This person called me several times while I was on vacation to make arrangements for pick up. She seemed put out that I wouldn't allow her to pick up the kit when I wasn't home. We made an...

I just wanted to warn anyone using the super pet hay manger. I had to take one of my kits to the vet this morning with an injured leg when she became entangled in the bars of this hay manger. Thankfully nothing is broken, but she has significant bruising and swelling and is not using the leg...

I am trying to find some of the terra cotta wall pots (the ones made w/out lead), for my cages. I have looked everywhere it seems. I remember seeing someone here using them in their cages. Does anyone know where to find these?

My name is Abby, and I am a hobby breeder of chinchillas in Virginia. I'm excited to see a new forum for owners, breeders, and enthusiasts. I was sorry to hear that Chins n' Quills went down. Anyway, I'm looking forward to meeting and chatting with everyone!