Clearly Outlined Schedule On Feeding Hedgehogs (African Pygmy Hedgehogs)
As a new pygmy hedgehog owner, you might be wondering “What Do Hedgehogs Eat?”
3 Categories That Constitute pygmy Hedgehog Diet (What Do Hedgehogs Eat?)
- Water
- High quality dry Cat food for adult hedgehogs and High quality dry Kitten food for young hedgehogs.
- Treats such as insects, meal worms and cooked eggs
DO NOT feed anything with milk. They are lactose intolerant.
As you can see above, there is a mention of a young pygmy hedgehog and an adult pygmy hedgehog. Lets’ make this clear…
- Young hedgehog: under 6 months
- Young adult hedgehog: 6-12 months
- Adult hedgehog: 12+ months
NB: A young adult can start feeding on adult food
Again, you can see the mention of high quality!! What does this mean?
- Protein content should be 30-40%.
- Fat content should be 10-15%.
Tip on Ingredients: If there is fish, the poop will be smelly. Look for chicken, turkey or duck.
Paws of Prey YouTube channel, has shared a short, straightforward, easy, organized and precise clip on feeding African pygmy hedgehogs. You’ll love it if you don’t like doing a lot of work.
Watch this video and for recommendations on high quality cat food, check below.
African pygmy hedgehog feeding
Based On The Above, These Are The Recommended High Quality Cat and Kitten Food
An Important Note Before Looking at the Food:
When changing a meal or brand you have to do it slowly, a process that takes about 4 weeks as you are checking on your hedgehog’s behavior and health. The recommended plan is:
- First Week: 75% old food, 25% new food
- Second Week: 50% old food, 50% new food
- Third Week: 25% old food, 75% new food
- Fourth Week: 100% new food
Young Pygmy Hedgehog Feeding (African Pygmy Hedgehogs)
1. Simply Nourish™ SOURCE Kitten Food – Natural, Grain Free, High Protein, Chicken & Turkey
Where Do You Get This?
1. Simply Nourish™ SOURCE Kitten Food – Natural, Grain Free, High Protein, Chicken & Turkey
2. BLUE Wilderness® Grain Free Kitten Food
Where Do You Get This?
1. Blue Buffalo Wilderness Kitten Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
Adult Pygmy Hedgehog Feeding (African Pygmy Hedgehogs)
1. Simply Nourish™ SOURCE Adult Cat Food – Natural, Grain Free, Chicken & Turkey
Where Do You Get This?
1. Simply Nourish™ SOURCE Adult Cat Food – Natural, Grain Free, Chicken and Turkey
2. Simply Nourish™ SOURCE Adult Cat Food – Natural, Grain Free, Rabbit & Chicken
Where Do You Get This?
Simply Nourish™ SOURCE Adult Cat Food – Natural, Grain Free, Rabbit and Chicken
3. Simply Nourish Source Fish & Chicken Recipe High-Protein Grain-Free Adult Indoor Dry Cat Food
4. Solid Gold Sensitive Stomach Dry Cat Food; Winged Tiger Grain Free, Real Quail & Pumpkin
5. Solid Gold Senior Cat Dry Food; Furrever Young Grain Free with Real Turkey
Where Do You Get This?
1. Solid Gold Senior Cat Dry Food; Furrever Young Grain Free with Real Turkey, 6lb
6. BLUE Wilderness® Grain Free Weight Control Adult Cat Food
7. BLUE Wilderness® Grain Free Chicken Mature Adult Cat Food
Where Do You Get This?
1. BLUE Wilderness® Grain Free Chicken Mature Adult Cat Food
Schedule on Feeding Hedgehogs (African Pygmy Hedgehogs Eating Timetable)
You have 3 options, which will depend on your hedgehog and also how flexible your hours are: Also, your vet or breeder may instruct otherwise, so listen to them.
Option 1:
- Morning 6am to 8am: 1-1 ½ tablespoon of High quality dry Cat food for adults or High quality dry Kitten food for young ones.
- Early evening 5pm to 7 pm– Give treats like insects, meal worms, eggs
- Late evening 9 to 12pm: 1-1 ½ tablespoon of High quality dry Cat food for adults or High quality dry Kitten food for young ones.
- Fresh water at all times!! In a water bowl NOT a water bottle
Option 2:
- Morning 6am to 8 am: 1-1 ½ tablespoon of High quality dry Cat food for adults or High quality dry Kitten food for young ones.
- Evening 5pm to 12pm: 1-1 ½ tablespoon of High quality dry cat food for adults or High quality dry Kitten food for young ones. You can also give treats like insects, meal worms or eggs as you play with him or her and leave her the bowl of cat or kitten food overnight.
- Fresh water at all times!! In a water bowl NOT a water bottle
Option 3:
- Late evening 5pm to 12pm: 1-1 ½ tablespoon of High quality dry cat food for adults or High quality dry Kitten food for young ones. You can also give treats like insects, meal worms, eggs to supplement the cat food.
- Fresh water at all times!! In a water bowl NOT a water bottle
Examples of Good Water Bowls and Food Bowls
1. Marshall Snap ‘N Fit Small Animal Food Bowl 2 cups
Where Do You Get This?
US#1. (2 Pack) Marshall Snap’N Fit Animal Bowl, Small, Holds 2-Cup
US#2. Marshall Snap’N Fit Animal Bowl, Small, Holds 2-Cup
US#3. Marshall Pet Products Snap-n-fit Food Bowl
UK#4. Marshall Snap’N Fit Animal Bowl, Small, Holds 2-Cup
2. Living World Ergonomic Dish
Where Do You Get This?
US #1. Living World Ergonomic Dish, Terracotta, Small
UK #3. RC Hagen 61685 Living World Ergonomic Dish, Pink Large
UK #4. Living World Ergonomic Dish, Blue, Small
UK #5. Living World Ergonomic Dish, Pink, Small by Living World
UK #6. RC Hagen 61685 Living World Ergonomic Dish, Pink Large
3. Petzilla Cat Ceramic Bowl for Food, Heavy Base Feeding Dish, Prevent Tipping or Spill Over
Where Do You Get This?
US: Petzilla Pet Food Bowl for Dogs and Cats, Capsule Design (Yellow)
4. Kaytee Paw-Print PetWare Bowl, Colors Vary
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