Thanks to both, for all the info!
First, I want to assure you that the border has been called a month ago, and all info was cleared with them that, as long as baby looks healthy, it will be no problem to take in.
I have, fortunately for me, thought of that
lol
After reading, i realized I did not know what the breeder feeds... I went snooping. She states on her website she feeds Purina Indoor Cat food. Personally, hate the brand! Can't stand it... but I will still do what is recommended then : keep it on for, lets say a week after arival, then start the switch to better food. I know the importance of slow switch, but is 2-3 weeks too fast a switch for a hedgie?
I will wait to hear Nancy's recommendations, but unless she disagrees, I will switch baby to Royal Canin Kitten for it's first 8-10 months, then slow switch again to CSCLS light. Is that a good plan?
About higher fat foods... I own a 3 year old ferret. She is on a mix of 5 grain-free cat foods (Evo cat Chx, Evo cat fish, Origen cat chx, Origen cat fish, and Horizon Legacy cat (which is chx and turkey based). I read though that the high protein content in grain-free is not good for the hedgies. Is this true? I feed my ferret grain-free since there is no need to have grains in an obligate carnivore's diet... But I want to confirm that any of those foods would be inappropriate to give to adult hedgie, right?
If the baby is, as you cutely say, a marathon runner, would it be ideal to simply mic CSCLS regular and light? It would then receive more fat, or should I really go with another brand completely to avoid shipping problems and etc?
Finally, I did not know babies could be picky about insects! :O!! The other I rescued never ate anything I offered - live or dried. I assumed this was because he'd never been use to them... What should I do then if, lucky for me (haha!), baby hedgie refuses all insects? Are there supplements to be given that give the same nutrients?
Sorry for long post... I start out with only one question... then I realize there is SO much more I don't know..... Oh boy... Sorry again! haha
Thanks again!
Sandra