Place your hedgehog's new home in a comfortable, warm, well lit area that is free of drafts and direct sunlight. They are most comfortable at room temperatures between 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Place approximately two inches of bedding material evenly over the floor of the cage. The food bowl needs to be fairly wide and heavy to prevent your pet from dumping out its contents. The width of the dish can be 3-6 inches and it should be no more than 3 inches high.
Water bottles end up being much cleaner and more efficient than open dishes.
You can make this at home out of a piece of 4 inch PVC pipe, an old plastic pitcher, or an old shoe box with a hole cut in one end. A hedgehog will use a litter box if you provide it with one. An exercise wheel is an excellent addition to the home and will help your hedgehog stay healthy and trim. There are now specially designed Hedgehog Wheels available from many pet suppliers. Although there are hedgehog foods available in stores, dry cat and kitten formulas are equally good choices.