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Tori!! I know you most likely will not respond but my family has a problem. We’re getting a hedgehog next week and at the end of this month we had a three day vacation planned… Just a little short thing… I don’t want to miss bonding time and I don’t know what to do... bringing it is out of the question… Do you think it’s OK to leave it to one of my friends to come and check on it and stuff… I just want to make sure it gets all the care he needs while we’re gone....
My hedgehog is so social. The day I got her (I never met her prior) she was so social and never huffed up to me or poked me. And it wasn't just a honey moon phase because she has been like that for a year now🙂 Btw I’ve made a few videos🤷🏼♀️
Tell me about it. I got a hedgehog, his previous owner gave him to her 12 year old who only had interest for a week then stopped holding him all together. He is over a year old now and it is so difficult to get him to bond because he's not used to it
Raylyn Hillier I just got a hedgehog, It’s really not used to me, I’ve let him settle in for around 3 days he won’t let me pick him up but I’m going to keep on trying
Raylyn Hillier i has the same problem it’s crazy how often you see these things. this 11 year old stopped handling him because she got “bored” and the dad had to care for him but all he had in the cage was bedding, a hiding place and a broken wheel. it made me quite upset. when he came to us in our home i had to wash him because he smelled so horrible they didnt even wash/ clip his nails at ALL. but i’m so glad he’s with us now and he’s been here two weeks adjusting well and loving his new wheel :) you guys have to just be persistent and patient with handling them as they aren’t used to it. also if you guys have any tips on how to get them to get used to you better please let me know!
@@raylynorton8802 do you have any tips?? I just rescued one from the same situation and I need HELP. He keeps running away and quailing me & I just wanna love him lol.
I have some questions ! And i will be greatful if you could respond ! 1. How much did it cost ? 2. Where did you get it from ? 3. What breed is it? Ty !
Thanks for making this! My male hedgehog, Kurt is really antisocial, and I'm trying to get him to be more okay with people. My girl, (Luna) is super sweet, and pretty much the most social hedgehog I've ever met. It's funny how different they are. Lol
@@SP-du4re in my experience, definitely females. Male hedgehogs tend to be more messy and agressive, so for people who are just starting out, I would recommend a female. It really just depends on the hedgehog though.
I had my boy until he was 5.5 and I’m so not used to the bonding stage anymore but I’m picking up a rescue/rehome boy tomorrow who hasn’t been held a lot and the owner let his nails grow into his paw and there’s been a scab for MONTHS apparently. It’s gonna be so much work to get him to the point I naturally had with my first boy but it’ll be so rewarding. I hope he doesn’t give me too much trouble
I just got my second hedgehog. My first was a rescue who was really friendly and almost immediately bonded with me. This girl is a baby (just got her yesterday!) and this video has been so so helpful as a reminder that NOT ALL HEDGEHOGS like the same things!!!!
i got my hedgie baby from a friend’s coworker who was giving her away from free. i had been researching hedgehogs since i was little and i knew this was the right time to take her in!! she was never previously handled at all so getting her to bond with me is always a struggle. great video tori!!
I got a hedgehog 5 years ago this Saturday. When he passed away from cancer last May, I said I’d never get another hedgehog again. Yet here I am binge watching these videos all over again in excitement as I wait to get my new baby the day after tomorrow. I can’t wait to see what his personality is like! My last baby was not a cuddler. He was sweet as pie, but he loved to explore and run around rather than be held. He was a suuuuuper picky eater too. I’ve truly missed having one of these little guys in my life. 💕 They really are something special.
Inca S I absolutely love him. They’re a lot of work and you need to do tons and tons of research to make informed decisions, but I love having them as pets and if you decide one is right for you, I wish you the best! ^^
I’m so excited I’m getting a hedgehog on Sunday,I got all my information from you so thank you so much also his name is going to be Arlo and I’m from Scotland xx
I already got my hedgehog for 10 months but he's still pretty grumpy to me. Thank you for your video and your advices! Now I'm getting confidence to keep bonding with him!
I got my hedgehog from a pet store. I wanted to get one from a local breeder but when I went into the pet store I couldn't stand how they were treating him. So, I decided he was coming home with me. It has been a very long and hard process and he still hasn't completely opened up but when he does open up it's so rewarding.
Been doing a lot of research because I'm seriously looking into getting a hedgehog and your videos are so helpful! Have to say I also love how adamant you are on working with their needs and personalities. I think most pet owners can be guilty of this at some point, but in order to do what's best for them we have to take our human needs and expectations out of the equation and make theirs a priority. I think if more people did this before getting their animals, they might be able to realize sooner that their expectations, goals, and the realities of owning that animal don't match up--- which is totally okay!
During this video I’ve been told to imagine you patting my head, caressing my face and waking me up in the night! I now have a fear of your channel and may have trouble sleeping! Only joking, keep up the good work! 🤪👍🏻
My daughter and I love you so excited to pick up our little guy tomorrow and I really really really hope he bonds to us quickly having your videos are really going to help
I don't know why, but I was giggling all over when you said "don't smoosh down!" My hedgie, who is pretty tame for a hedgehog, will not allow anyone to touch his face. We've worked on it for years at this point, but he just nopes out of it. I'm accepting of this. It's just who he is. 😊
binge watching your vedios getting my first baby as soon she won't be ready for a month already have vet lined up and a bunch things in my amazon cart. thank you for all these vedios im so excited.
Got my first hedgehog today and held it for the first time, she was given to me by a friend who couldn't give her the proper care anymore, so she hasn't been held a lot for a while, so i think it'll be a challenge to get her to accept me, I can't move near her without her hissing! pray for me y'all
Got my lil girl a month ago, she is almost three months. While still scaring easily, she's already coming around. Good thing is my evening routine is a lot of relaxing, so I usually wake her up when I get from work and get things done, feed her worms and take her with me to listen to podcasts. Two to three hours of her sleeping in me while I stroke her. Very relaxing for the both of us, she's been a way for me dealing with my stress.
Hey Tori! I’m getting my new hedgehog on the 12th of June. I just wanted to thank you because my dad and I have used you for a reference if we needed any questions answered on these little guys. I appreciate these care videos so so much and I’m so excited to give my new friend the life that he deserves :-)!
Hi! I watch your videos all the time and they help me out with my hedgehog I just got! Keep making videos and always keep that beautiful smile! ☺️😀 stay strong! 💪
My brother got me a hedgehog yesterday. Luckily, the lady he bought him from was very good with him, and gave me a printed care sheet for him, but he's very shy, and makes demonic noises, but I'm watching your videos to get the best information I can. Thank you!
@@smcalpha It's going pretty good! He's still a little shy, but he doesn't mind me being there. I gave him one of my shirts, and he sleeps in it all the time. He's a little grumpy still, but we're making progress
If you saw my comment yesterday, I am getting a hedgehog really soon!! I picked out a name for it, biscuit! I love your videos and I have done some research and I know all about hedgehogs! Thanks for all the amazing content 🦔
I was told they need a day or two before bonding, but that you can put a t-shirt in their crate so they can get used to your scent at the same time. Any comments on that? I'm looking to get one, but I want to make sure I know as much about them as possible so I can give 'em a good home. Your channel helps a lot!
Mine oddly loves baths and a "midnight snack" mid day lol. But still working on bonding. He does get grumpy but getting better. Edit: and thank you!! These were good reminders that I'm on the right track and not to give up!
Can they go out in the grass? Of course if I'm right there? Our first hedgie was neglected and had fleas which made him miserable of course. We got that taken care of at the vet and now have 2 more, but haven't taken them out due to being scared this could happen again. However, they love to roam and explore and I think they'd really enjoy being out :).
Mine stays by my bed😂 and i have a pillow he likes to root around in. And im glad taking him outside is ok! I work so much and Iggy is a rescue. Literally found in the neighborhood. So im learning as i go. Thank you for the info!!
Her hedgehog: *very clean* My hedgehog:*poops everywhere* Her hedgehog:*doesnt run away* My hedgehog:CMON BROTHER LETS GET OUTTA HERE (My hedghogs brother is brownie)
Thank you for doing this video!!! I have been working with my new hedgehog Regie for about 3 weeks and I am SLOWLY making progress. I definitely have to play with him on his schedule because if not, he will remain closed up. I will definitely give the t-shirt thing a try. My fiancé expected them to be like my pet rats, so he tried to scratch his belly. Needless to say, Regie hates that lol.
i get my female hedgehog in about 2 weeks from a place like 4 hours away and i’m so nervous she’s gonna be my first of hopefully many (over the years def not all at once) i’m so excited they’re my favorite animals
Thanks for the video. My hedgehog, Mochi, is very very antisocial. The thing is, he's been around a lot of people and sounds. It's weird though because we are also very very bonded. He can sniff me out in a room full of 30 people ( I took him to class one time and everyone just quietly sat in a circle to let him run around). And he always finds me and once he smells me after taking him out of his cage, he calms down and comes out even though I still know he's mad at me. So I think he's just like that? We started bonding the day I got him and I took him around other people. Every other hedgehog I've met has been pretty chill. But Mochi hates being woken up so during the day he's grumpy. I thought maybe that after a year he'd chill out a bit but he never did. I got a grumpy boy but I'm grumpy too so it works out.
my hedgie is also very grumpy. she was never previously handled before i rescued her. treats as incentives for your hedgie to bond with you is also something i’ve found helpful
I was doing well until pandemic, just got back to handling her more again at night. Good thing is she's very bug food driven. I have a new bigger enclosure for her to explore tonight and dogs not home.
Tips (or new video suggestion) on how to go on vacation if you own a hedgehog. Do you have to go through the socialization process again? Will putting an item that smells like you in their enclosure while you are gone help? Should you add in smells of your pet sitter prior to leaving?
Hi Tori. I have been watching your video for quite some times.. good stuff... just wondering, how you actually consider a hedgehog a tame hedgehog? Because my hedgehog when i get him around 2 months, he was not that defensive and just exploring around. sometimes becoming a ball when he is shocked. 3 weeks of adopting him, my hedgehog start to sleep in the floor between my legs. However, when I hold him just to do what normally people do in IG post like rubbing his belly, etc and put it in a cup. he just would not stay calm most of the time.. is my hedgehog consider tame but some hedgehog just would not do like those IG hedgehog?
Hi I know I’m not Tori Lynn but as an experienced hedgehog owner I would say your hedgehog is tame, and it’s pretty normal for hedgehogs to more comfortable on the ground rather than in the air. I would suggest just giving it time and generally the more often and longer you’ve done it, the more he’ll get used to it. Where did you get your hedgehog? If it’s from a pet store it makes sense because they don’t get handled very often so aren’t used to it. If it’s a breeder and you’re still having issues with calming him down even after a few months, then I might suggest contacting the breeder and asking them how often they handled him.
i’ve had my girl for a few months and she’s gotten more comfortable with me but not entirely and i really hope she comes around completely she’s fine with sounds and she enjoys new smells which keeps holding her around the house a lot easier but she gets very uncomfortable when sitting with me even though i hold her 6/7 days a week¿ so yeah.. idk why i wrote this but i hope she gets comfortable with me
My mom just bought my son a hedgehog and your video is great! His is aggressive and I think scared so I told him & my daughter to try and get him out of his cage so he can get used to us and of course I got poked lol. I did manage to get him to smell my fingers and hand and he licked me and bit the top of my hand but I just think he’s hungry lol. Side note, I love that you love HP and books (me too).
I need help so I got mine yesterday but the person who I got him from said to leave him in his cage for a week to get used to it but I want him to start getting used to me so how do I do that
What do u do if they are bucking when u are trying to pet them. I just got mine yesterday and I love him but he’s hissing and getting upset when I pick him up . Should I increase attention time ? Also what is the best time to pick them up ? Is there really a certain time ? Would it help to put a shirt with my scent into his cage as well? I really wanna help him feel comfortable
I really love your videos they have been really really helpful ! So I had to subscribe and say this lol I’m not sure if you’ll see this but thanks for making all these videos ✌🏼
How long did it take for you hedgehog to feel comfortable chilling on his back with you? Did you start handling him that way when you first got him? I got my little guy a week ago and have been holding him everyday but not on his back yet
My hedgie is very adventurous but not extremely social, so I take him over to my friends or my parents if it’s safe or I ever go stay over somewhere, and he has a smaller travel carrier, as in smaller than a backpack, I don’t keep him there the whole time however, I let him roam and play with toys.
My hedgehog, Zorra, has been with me about a month. She’s still very shy. At first she would never uncurl when I was nearby. Now she has begun to uncurl and sniff me. Then she licks me. Then she bites gently a few times. Then she bites; hard! Every single time! I’m at my wits end.
You say that its really hot in your bedroom , doesn't look like you are sweating , you had to turn the air con off . These cute animals have a really specific temperature requirement ?
Hey Tori, thanks for all the great info! I'm a first time hedgehog mom and bonding is going great! Except every time I take Spike out he poops and pees randomly while we are playing. I'd like to let him run around the floor freely without the dread that's he's gonna leave his little messes everywhere. Will this get better with age and is there something I should be doing?
so my dad bought me a hedgehog while we were in vacation he doesn't really have time to bond with the hedgehog. and today we're going home im so excited to see my hedgehog!! now im watching ur vids how to take care of hedgehog ♥️♥️
okay so i really really want a hedge hog but i go to florida on vacation a lot (i live in iowa) so i wouldn’t be able to bring him with me, we sometimes go from spring break, thanksgiving, and we always go for a month during the summer...we have someone come up everyday to care for our many other pets (dogs, cats, a bunny, guinea pigs, etc) is there any way i could make this work, please help!
My hedgehog didn't come from a good source. She shows quills every time I pick her up or get her out of her home. She also hates nail trimming. I need help taking her.
Tori. I love your videos. Watched them all. Falling back on you for some help. I got a hedgehog that is about 2 1/2 months. The breeder was recommended to me. I was happy with her answering questions until I asked about bonding and how much he huffs. He won’t open up all with me until I feed him bugs then it’s back into the ball. I get him out each night. I talk to him. I don’t think that he loves the dog either. I have done what you recommended? What else? Is it just time? How long until he kind of likes me?
I'm going to keep trying with my baby. I've only had her for about 2 months and she's only like 3 1/2 months old so I'm hoping she'll come around she already is a teensy bit more than she was when I first got her but I'm consistent I'm trying my best to be confident but she jumps and clicks and puts her quills at me so yeah she's not the friendliest.
My hedgehog distresses from baths! Yeah, it’s strange but if shes having a bad day I will give her a good bath I don’t even have to put soap just water and stroke it’s back with a toothbrush and I sit on the floor after and she will just sit with me and won’t put her quills up
A stray hedgehog just suddenly appeared in our garage and hid further in the junk and reappeared again a few days later and it was less rounder. I have it in a box now and we’ve been starting to get close to it by giving it food and water. I still have some fears of holding it but if you guys can do it, so can I. Im also now looking for shelters and toys for it to exercise on.
Hi! I just got a new hedgehog. He's pretty socialized, however, in a few months we are planning on going on vacation for a week. He would be fed, his cage would be cleaned, and his water would be filled by a pet sitter, however, I worry that being away from him for a week and not handling him will cause him to lose trust in me and lose the bond. Do you have any advice or should I just not go on the trip? Thank you!
Today i found a hoglet in my garden. It took me 2 hours to have it flip over and let me have my fingers on its belly! But i dont know what to give for food.
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Hey what would I do if my parents are separated and I need to handle the hedgehog every day but I can’t because I switch houses every week?
@@makennadavison6423 I'm not an expert but I would say to have a cage at both places you go to and bring them with you to each house
Tori!! I know you most likely will not respond but my family has a problem. We’re getting a hedgehog next week and at the end of this month we had a three day vacation planned… Just a little short thing… I don’t want to miss bonding time and I don’t know what to do... bringing it is out of the question… Do you think it’s OK to leave it to one of my friends to come and check on it and stuff… I just want to make sure it gets all the care he needs while we’re gone....
Tori Lynn that’s cool
How do you check if your hedgehog is a boy or girl
My hedgehog is so social. The day I got her (I never met her prior) she was so social and never huffed up to me or poked me. And it wasn't just a honey moon phase because she has been like that for a year now🙂
Btw I’ve made a few videos🤷🏼♀️
olivia styles your icon and username are really creepy 😬
Phoebe Crook - Jones how
Phoebe Crook - Jones why lmao?
lol huh? She’s just a fan oh him have you ever heard of that before lol
I bought neglected hedgehogs and taming then is a TASK
Tell me about it. I got a hedgehog, his previous owner gave him to her 12 year old who only had interest for a week then stopped holding him all together. He is over a year old now and it is so difficult to get him to bond because he's not used to it
Raylyn Hillier I just got a hedgehog, It’s really not used to me, I’ve let him settle in for around 3 days he won’t let me pick him up but I’m going to keep on trying
Raylyn Hillier i has the same problem it’s crazy how often you see these things. this 11 year old stopped handling him because she got “bored” and the dad had to care for him but all he had in the cage was bedding, a hiding place and a broken wheel. it made me quite upset. when he came to us in our home i had to wash him because he smelled so horrible they didnt even wash/ clip his nails at ALL. but i’m so glad he’s with us now and he’s been here two weeks adjusting well and loving his new wheel :) you guys have to just be persistent and patient with handling them as they aren’t used to it. also if you guys have any tips on how to get them to get used to you better please let me know!
I got a hedgehog a day ago and he’s so cute, but he keeps trying to bite me when I try to pick him up. Any tips??
@@raylynorton8802 do you have any tips?? I just rescued one from the same situation and I need HELP. He keeps running away and quailing me & I just wanna love him lol.
Binge watching your videos and loving them. Just got my hedgehog so soaking in all the info
I’m still saving up for one so I’m watching these
The hokage Hotdog same I’m saving for one so I’m trying to learn as much as I can
I have some questions ! And i will be greatful if you could respond ! 1. How much did it cost ? 2. Where did you get it from ? 3. What breed is it? Ty !
@@andaaa_06 $150 because he was older. I got him from a breeder that happens to be local to me I found on Facebook and he's an African pygmy
@@rogue21503 tysm!
I love when you use the ‘stranger’ analogy, cracks me up every time and SO true!
Yes, never give up on hedgie! It's very rewarding when they do come around. ❤
2:00 that little bug escaping gave me anxiety the whole entire video
IKR
Thanks for making this! My male hedgehog, Kurt is really antisocial, and I'm trying to get him to be more okay with people. My girl, (Luna) is super sweet, and pretty much the most social hedgehog I've ever met. It's funny how different they are. Lol
Alea 42 do you think males or females are better?
@@SP-du4re in my experience, definitely females. Male hedgehogs tend to be more messy and agressive, so for people who are just starting out, I would recommend a female. It really just depends on the hedgehog though.
savanni .x also hedgehogs masturbate and get seamen on them and females are far more clean
Omg my hedgehogs name is Luna too!!
Hi tori, you dont have to say sorry about how you look. you are beautiful just the way you are ❤
I had my boy until he was 5.5 and I’m so not used to the bonding stage anymore but I’m picking up a rescue/rehome boy tomorrow who hasn’t been held a lot and the owner let his nails grow into his paw and there’s been a scab for MONTHS apparently. It’s gonna be so much work to get him to the point I naturally had with my first boy but it’ll be so rewarding. I hope he doesn’t give me too much trouble
I just got my second hedgehog. My first was a rescue who was really friendly and almost immediately bonded with me. This girl is a baby (just got her yesterday!) and this video has been so so helpful as a reminder that NOT ALL HEDGEHOGS like the same things!!!!
i got my hedgie baby from a friend’s coworker who was giving her away from free. i had been researching hedgehogs since i was little and i knew this was the right time to take her in!! she was never previously handled at all so getting her to bond with me is always a struggle. great video tori!!
I got a hedgehog 5 years ago this Saturday. When he passed away from cancer last May, I said I’d never get another hedgehog again. Yet here I am binge watching these videos all over again in excitement as I wait to get my new baby the day after tomorrow. I can’t wait to see what his personality is like! My last baby was not a cuddler. He was sweet as pie, but he loved to explore and run around rather than be held. He was a suuuuuper picky eater too. I’ve truly missed having one of these little guys in my life. 💕 They really are something special.
Do you like your new hedgie? I was thinking of getting one and am not sure if it is going to be a good choice
Inca S I absolutely love him. They’re a lot of work and you need to do tons and tons of research to make informed decisions, but I love having them as pets and if you decide one is right for you, I wish you the best! ^^
I’m so excited I’m getting a hedgehog on Sunday,I got all my information from you so thank you so much also his name is going to be Arlo and I’m from Scotland xx
I already got my hedgehog for 10 months but he's still pretty grumpy to me. Thank you for your video and your advices! Now I'm getting confidence to keep bonding with him!
I got my hedgehog from a pet store. I wanted to get one from a local breeder but when I went into the pet store I couldn't stand how they were treating him. So, I decided he was coming home with me. It has been a very long and hard process and he still hasn't completely opened up but when he does open up it's so rewarding.
Thank you Tori. I got a hedgehog when my nephew couldn't keep his. It's been a learning experience but I love it. Can't wait to see more from you.
How is it going so far?
Been doing a lot of research because I'm seriously looking into getting a hedgehog and your videos are so helpful! Have to say I also love how adamant you are on working with their needs and personalities. I think most pet owners can be guilty of this at some point, but in order to do what's best for them we have to take our human needs and expectations out of the equation and make theirs a priority. I think if more people did this before getting their animals, they might be able to realize sooner that their expectations, goals, and the realities of owning that animal don't match up--- which is totally okay!
You are so adorable and funny. I love watching your videos. I appreciate your raw authenticity.
During this video I’ve been told to imagine you patting my head, caressing my face and waking me up in the night! I now have a fear of your channel and may have trouble sleeping! Only joking, keep up the good work! 🤪👍🏻
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My daughter and I love you so excited to pick up our little guy tomorrow and I really really really hope he bonds to us quickly having your videos are really going to help
I don't know why, but I was giggling all over when you said "don't smoosh down!"
My hedgie, who is pretty tame for a hedgehog, will not allow anyone to touch his face. We've worked on it for years at this point, but he just nopes out of it. I'm accepting of this. It's just who he is. 😊
And my girl enjoys having me pet her face. If I stop she licks my finger to get me going again. But she's not crazy about belly rubs tho.
I’m on a marathon of your videos! I’m getting one in the next month or so but I’m super excited and really listening
binge watching your vedios getting my first baby as soon she won't be ready for a month already have vet lined up and a bunch things in my amazon cart. thank you for all these vedios im so excited.
Got my first hedgehog today and held it for the first time, she was given to me by a friend who couldn't give her the proper care anymore, so she hasn't been held a lot for a while, so i think it'll be a challenge to get her to accept me, I can't move near her without her hissing! pray for me y'all
It's 10 months later how she doing now?
Got my lil girl a month ago, she is almost three months. While still scaring easily, she's already coming around. Good thing is my evening routine is a lot of relaxing, so I usually wake her up when I get from work and get things done, feed her worms and take her with me to listen to podcasts. Two to three hours of her sleeping in me while I stroke her. Very relaxing for the both of us, she's been a way for me dealing with my stress.
Hey Tori! I’m getting my new hedgehog on the 12th of June. I just wanted to thank you because my dad and I have used you for a reference if we needed any questions answered on these little guys. I appreciate these care videos so so much and I’m so excited to give my new friend the life that he deserves :-)!
Hi! I watch your videos all the time and they help me out with my hedgehog I just got! Keep making videos and always keep that beautiful smile! ☺️😀 stay strong! 💪
You're an awesome person Tori, made me laugh plenty. Keep up the great work, Draco is adorable!
I miss Draco😶
Me too!
Tori Lynn I have a hedgehog named Peaches and another named pickle and Peaches is 3 and a half so she might die soon and she is so sweet❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss! I appreciate your videos so much!! I'm getting my first baby next sat!!
Just got my first little dude and your videos have helped me a bunch thank you for everything you've put out on UA-cam.
i’m getting mine in 9 days and i’m so excited! your hedgehog videos really helped me learn more thank you so much!
I got a hedgehog 3 days ago, unfortunately he hasn’t came around yet. He won’t let me pick him up
@@harveyetn6772 how about now?
My brother got me a hedgehog yesterday. Luckily, the lady he bought him from was very good with him, and gave me a printed care sheet for him, but he's very shy, and makes demonic noises, but I'm watching your videos to get the best information I can. Thank you!
How is it going so far?
@@smcalpha It's going pretty good! He's still a little shy, but he doesn't mind me being there. I gave him one of my shirts, and he sleeps in it all the time. He's a little grumpy still, but we're making progress
Demonic noises bestie? Elaborate.
Trix is so cute!!!!! I just got my hedgehog and you were so much help!!! Thank you!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Omg, thank you for these information! I've been wanting to get a hedgehog, I'm going to follow you :)
If you saw my comment yesterday, I am getting a hedgehog really soon!! I picked out a name for it, biscuit! I love your videos and I have done some research and I know all about hedgehogs! Thanks for all the amazing content 🦔
Your new Hedgie is adorable. 😍
6:40 🤣🤣 You're so cute, caught that, hoomans too! I wish I could sleep on my back 😴
OMG, I came across this video today and you gave me a much needed chuckle. Also, it's a great video for new owners.
I love your hedgehog vlogs, helped me a lot with my little one🦔❤️
Cheers from Romania✌🏻😬✌🏻
Just rescued a hedgehog and your videos have been such a huge help. Thank you for all your videos
I was told they need a day or two before bonding, but that you can put a t-shirt in their crate so they can get used to your scent at the same time. Any comments on that? I'm looking to get one, but I want to make sure I know as much about them as possible so I can give 'em a good home. Your channel helps a lot!
No that’s not true, you need to bond every single day with them!
I’ve never clicked so fast in my life
literally me a year later
Same
Mine oddly loves baths and a "midnight snack" mid day lol. But still working on bonding. He does get grumpy but getting better.
Edit: and thank you!! These were good reminders that I'm on the right track and not to give up!
Can they go out in the grass? Of course if I'm right there? Our first hedgie was neglected and had fleas which made him miserable of course. We got that taken care of at the vet and now have 2 more, but haven't taken them out due to being scared this could happen again. However, they love to roam and explore and I think they'd really enjoy being out :).
Mine stays by my bed😂 and i have a pillow he likes to root around in. And im glad taking him outside is ok! I work so much and Iggy is a rescue. Literally found in the neighborhood. So im learning as i go. Thank you for the info!!
Her hedgehog: *very clean*
My hedgehog:*poops everywhere*
Her hedgehog:*doesnt run away*
My hedgehog:CMON BROTHER LETS GET OUTTA HERE (My hedghogs brother is brownie)
lol, mine just hides under everything unless theres nothing to hide under he just balls up☹️
@@chestnutgaming992 because they are pray animals
Thank you for doing this video!!! I have been working with my new hedgehog Regie for about 3 weeks and I am SLOWLY making progress. I definitely have to play with him on his schedule because if not, he will remain closed up. I will definitely give the t-shirt thing a try. My fiancé expected them to be like my pet rats, so he tried to scratch his belly. Needless to say, Regie hates that lol.
i get my female hedgehog in about 2 weeks from a place like 4 hours away and i’m so nervous she’s gonna be my first of hopefully many (over the years def not all at once) i’m so excited they’re my favorite animals
Thanks for the video. My hedgehog, Mochi, is very very antisocial. The thing is, he's been around a lot of people and sounds. It's weird though because we are also very very bonded. He can sniff me out in a room full of 30 people ( I took him to class one time and everyone just quietly sat in a circle to let him run around). And he always finds me and once he smells me after taking him out of his cage, he calms down and comes out even though I still know he's mad at me. So I think he's just like that? We started bonding the day I got him and I took him around other people. Every other hedgehog I've met has been pretty chill. But Mochi hates being woken up so during the day he's grumpy. I thought maybe that after a year he'd chill out a bit but he never did. I got a grumpy boy but I'm grumpy too so it works out.
my hedgie is also very grumpy. she was never previously handled before i rescued her. treats as incentives for your hedgie to bond with you is also something i’ve found helpful
@@madisondixon1623 I might start trying that with bananas since he loves them since he really doesn't like insects. Thanks for the tip!
I was doing well until pandemic, just got back to handling her more again at night. Good thing is she's very bug food driven. I have a new bigger enclosure for her to explore tonight and dogs not home.
When I’m older I am getting a hedgehog 🦔 they are so adorable
I will get my first hedgehog tomorrow and your videos really help me. He is 1 year old and untamed 😂
You’re so helpful! I get my hedgie next week after 14 years of asking! Lol
Tips (or new video suggestion) on how to go on vacation if you own a hedgehog. Do you have to go through the socialization process again? Will putting an item that smells like you in their enclosure while you are gone help? Should you add in smells of your pet sitter prior to leaving?
Hi Tori. I have been watching your video for quite some times.. good stuff... just wondering, how you actually consider a hedgehog a tame hedgehog? Because my hedgehog when i get him around 2 months, he was not that defensive and just exploring around. sometimes becoming a ball when he is shocked. 3 weeks of adopting him, my hedgehog start to sleep in the floor between my legs. However, when I hold him just to do what normally people do in IG post like rubbing his belly, etc and put it in a cup. he just would not stay calm most of the time.. is my hedgehog consider tame but some hedgehog just would not do like those IG hedgehog?
Hi I know I’m not Tori Lynn but as an experienced hedgehog owner I would say your hedgehog is tame, and it’s pretty normal for hedgehogs to more comfortable on the ground rather than in the air. I would suggest just giving it time and generally the more often and longer you’ve done it, the more he’ll get used to it. Where did you get your hedgehog? If it’s from a pet store it makes sense because they don’t get handled very often so aren’t used to it. If it’s a breeder and you’re still having issues with calming him down even after a few months, then I might suggest contacting the breeder and asking them how often they handled him.
My little hedgie loves bellypats and boops on her nose! She is sooooo cute when she turns over for me to pet her!
i’ve had my girl for a few months and she’s gotten more comfortable with me but not entirely and i really hope she comes around completely
she’s fine with sounds and she enjoys new smells which keeps holding her around the house a lot easier
but she gets very uncomfortable when sitting with me even though i hold her 6/7 days a week¿
so yeah.. idk why i wrote this but i hope she gets comfortable with me
At what age do they typically start quilling and how long does it typically take? Anything I can do to make it more comfortable for him? Thanks! 😊🦔
My mom just bought my son a hedgehog and your video is great! His is aggressive and I think scared so I told him & my daughter to try and get him out of his cage so he can get used to us and of course I got poked lol. I did manage to get him to smell my fingers and hand and he licked me and bit the top of my hand but I just think he’s hungry lol. Side note, I love that you love HP and books (me too).
Thank you for them tip my hedgehog loves me now and loves to play love your channel xx 🦔🦔
my hedgehog got used to me so fast lol.
Lucky, I am getting a hedgehog soon and I hope it bonds with me well. :)
I need help so I got mine yesterday but the person who I got him from said to leave him in his cage for a week to get used to it but I want him to start getting used to me so how do I do that
Thanks to you my hedgehog has come out of his ball of fury and is now walki g freely around his cage. Even with the lights on!
I’m babysitting my friends hedgehog 🦔
My Hedgi is brand new & is in a ball hissing & lunging at me lol. He’s not having it!
What do u do if they are bucking when u are trying to pet them. I just got mine yesterday and I love him but he’s hissing and getting upset when I pick him up . Should I increase attention time ? Also what is the best time to pick them up ? Is there really a certain time ? Would it help to put a shirt with my scent into his cage as well? I really wanna help him feel comfortable
I really love your videos they have been really really helpful ! So I had to subscribe and say this lol I’m not sure if you’ll see this but thanks for making all these videos ✌🏼
I’m hoping to get one and you gave me SO many tips thanks!!
I picked my hedgehog today from someone who didn't wang her and she is not very socialized, she jumps and makes a hissy noise every time she's moved
Want*
6:20 her facial expression made me die!!!
Thank you, I got one from a pet store he is an adult, possibly not the best idea. I just didn't want to leave without him
How long did it take for you hedgehog to feel comfortable chilling on his back with you? Did you start handling him that way when you first got him? I got my little guy a week ago and have been holding him everyday but not on his back yet
My hedgie is very adventurous but not extremely social, so I take him over to my friends or my parents if it’s safe or I ever go stay over somewhere, and he has a smaller travel carrier, as in smaller than a backpack, I don’t keep him there the whole time however, I let him roam and play with toys.
My hedgehog, Zorra, has been with me about a month. She’s still very shy. At first she would never uncurl when I was nearby. Now she has begun to uncurl and sniff me. Then she licks me. Then she bites gently a few times. Then she bites; hard! Every single time! I’m at my wits end.
my hedgehog is very new to my home and i was picking him up and pet him on her face and she started to become more chill
"My hedgehogs pronouns are him/her"
You say that its really hot in your bedroom , doesn't look like you are sweating , you had to turn the air con off . These cute animals have a really specific temperature requirement ?
What about vacation is it ok to leave them for 4 days without taking them out if you have someone feeding them and checking on them everyday
Yes, they’ll be okay. Just be aware that when you come home they’ll likely be a little skittish if they aren’t fully tamed already.
Hey Tori, thanks for all the great info! I'm a first time hedgehog mom and bonding is going great! Except every time I take Spike out he poops and pees randomly while we are playing. I'd like to let him run around the floor freely without the dread that's he's gonna leave his little messes everywhere. Will this get better with age and is there something I should be doing?
so my dad bought me a hedgehog while we were in vacation he doesn't really have time to bond with the hedgehog. and today we're going home im so excited to see my hedgehog!! now im watching ur vids how to take care of hedgehog ♥️♥️
okay so i really really want a hedge hog but i go to florida on vacation a lot (i live in iowa) so i wouldn’t be able to bring him with me, we sometimes go from spring break, thanksgiving, and we always go for a month during the summer...we have someone come up everyday to care for our many other pets (dogs, cats, a bunny, guinea pigs, etc) is there any way i could make this work, please help!
My hedgehog didn't come from a good source. She shows quills every time I pick her up or get her out of her home. She also hates nail trimming. I need help taking her.
Thank you for your advice. We searched for a hedgie. We lucked out. She ..Queenie is the BEST.
Tori. I love your videos. Watched them all. Falling back on you for some help. I got a hedgehog that is about 2 1/2 months. The breeder was recommended to me. I was happy with her answering questions until I asked about bonding and how much he huffs. He won’t open up all with me until I feed him bugs then it’s back into the ball. I get him out each night. I talk to him. I don’t think that he loves the dog either. I have done what you recommended? What else? Is it just time? How long until he kind of likes me?
I'm going to keep trying with my baby. I've only had her for about 2 months and she's only like 3 1/2 months old so I'm hoping she'll come around she already is a teensy bit more than she was when I first got her but I'm consistent I'm trying my best to be confident but she jumps and clicks and puts her quills at me so yeah she's not the friendliest.
I have been thinking about adopting a hedgehog, so I'm trying to get as much advise as possible.
Thank you for these videos! They are very helpful before you buy a hedge hog !
My hedgehog like to sleep in side my shirt and often she ends up rolling onto her back
I love this vid!!! LOL ❤️love your channel
I just found out that hedgehogs are not legal where I live and it broke my heart a little bit
So sad
My hedgehog distresses from baths! Yeah, it’s strange but if shes having a bad day I will give her a good bath I don’t even have to put soap just water and stroke it’s back with a toothbrush and I sit on the floor after and she will just sit with me and won’t put her quills up
I love Percy Jackson’s books
Hey Tori, what do you do for playtime with your hedgehog? Would you make a video of that?
A stray hedgehog just suddenly appeared in our garage and hid further in the junk and reappeared again a few days later and it was less rounder. I have it in a box now and we’ve been starting to get close to it by giving it food and water. I still have some fears of holding it but if you guys can do it, so can I. Im also now looking for shelters and toys for it to exercise on.
thanks this is soooo helpful to know and im planning to get a hedgehog when im 13. Parents have said nothing abt me getting one love you.
Hi! I just got a new hedgehog. He's pretty socialized, however, in a few months we are planning on going on vacation for a week. He would be fed, his cage would be cleaned, and his water would be filled by a pet sitter, however, I worry that being away from him for a week and not handling him will cause him to lose trust in me and lose the bond. Do you have any advice or should I just not go on the trip? Thank you!
what camera do you use? your quality is amazing
Surely will be very helpful for when I get my soon to be hedgehog 🦔💗
what are the best feeds for them? among fruits and vegetables?
Today i found a hoglet in my garden. It took me 2 hours to have it flip over and let me have my fingers on its belly! But i dont know what to give for food.