If we decide to increase our family of hedgehogs have to take into account several considerations. It is important to distinguish males from females in the case that we will get a couple in order to breed. The reproductive organ of male urchins is similar to a small dark circle in the stomach area while females have breasts in his abdomen and have a small hole near the anus which is the vagina.
Due to the lonely spirit of the hedgehog, the male will seek out the only female in the mating season. If we decide to increase the family, and we must be aware that during intercourse, hedgehogs can get hurt because of their quills.
Contact between female and male
A hedgehog's own behavior, very observable in infants, is the application of his instinct to his surroundings to protect him. The 'anointing' is the action that takes place the hedgehog when approaching an object, sniff, nibble and ensalivarlo. Then shakes his head from left to right repeatedly in order full of saliva between the teeth.
To put the female in the cage of the male, will mark the date and let them live together by a margin of a fortnight, after removing the female this time elapsed the cage in which we will have prepared a small nest with a non-toxic natural material . In a calendar, tacharemos the 35 days from the first day they were together and another 35 from the day they were separated.
Taking into account that covers pregnancy between 30 and 45 days, the female hedgehog will have to give birth on the dates marked. The hedgehog's litter is an average of four pups that will be sucking up to the month and a half, when they can feed themselves.
It is important that babies do not touch the urchin in the first weeks of life because hedgehogs tend, like the hamster, cannibalism. A hedgehog is young to three months and then will adapt to captivity. After six months, reaches young adulthood and their average lifespan is five years. Two months before reaching adulthood, are suitable for reproduction
Attention to hygiene
Like cats, hedgehogs are remarkable for their great sense of hygiene. However, regular baths are very important to keep it healthy and protected against skin diseases, very common in these small animals. As for soaps, needless to point out that we use are not suitable for them, so ask for advice on the pet store where we picked a veterinarian or, if it has been a gift to us recommend products to have an allergy to our hedgehog.
Generally, it is recommended fragrance free soaps and neutral components. It is important that the water with which to conduct the bathroom is not too cold or too hot. During the bath apply the foam that we have previously made with soap and some water in his hands. Pay special attention to the legs and abdomen. With a vaporizer, sprinkle it with warm water to remove the suds. We can wipe with a towel without pressure and use a soft brush and appropriate to remove particles of dander frame spikes.
Most hedgehog owners are turning to a veterinarian for cutting nails. The truth is that if you forget to unnecessary complications, especially when we are before a hedgehog somewhat reluctantly, it is best to go to a professional. If you dare to do it yourself, be very careful with nailcutter and help yourself to another person hold the hedgehog as a sudden movement can hurt. We must also plan for cleaning teeth and ears.
If the sick hedgehog
A change in health status of the Hedgehog can be difficult to detect due to their shy and reserved but, to the veterinary emergency must act quickly. You have to watch you eat every day, to do their regular daily needs, which do not ingest foreign bodies, to maintain a normal breathing rate, see also the state of the case are loose stools, bloody, and so on. Any change in hue or appearance, especially in the teeth or paws, it must be said the doctor of exotic animals.
Some skin-related diseases and salmonella can be transmitted to man urchin so we go to a specialist vet to establish a schedule of consultations and revisions and that prevention is the best cure for any health disorder, and is a possible digestive disorder or any condition worse. Good care and habitat conditions, in terms of cleanliness, temperature and food, which will determine their health and healthy growth.
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