The box should be fairly small and compact as in the wild hedgehogs inhabit the narrowest of cavities. They do not feel comfertable sleeping in large areas. THe box should be filled with scrunched up newspaper and should then be changed at least once a week. To the top of this chapter Food Hedgehogs are neither predatory animals nor vegetarians. They are instead largely insect eaters.
Hedgehogs are nocturnal animals and hunt for food between the hours of nightfall and daybreak.
Only very emaciated hedgehogs search for food during the hours of daylight. Fresh water must always be made available to the hedgehog. The hedgehog s food should principally consist of meat. However for roughage and additional minerals prawns can be given. Food and water should be placed in sturdy bowls positioned on a flat surface.