Fresh water should always be available in a hanging sipper bottle or a crock or low dish. Weigh hedgehogs monthly and never allow them to become obese. Meal feeding is much better than ad lib feeding to reduce the risk of obesity. At night, feed a portion that is almost finished by morning. Small amounts of food should be available during the daytime for a snack.
Obesity can lead to liver disease and other metabolic problems.
Behavior Hedgehogs are nocturnal and therefore active in the evenings. They are insectivores and love digging and foraging. As youngsters, they should be handled and socialized as much as possible. Adults may resent handling and struggle to get free. Some may never want to interact with humans no matter how much handling they receive.