Hedgehog Care: Bonding Tips & Tricks

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Hey everyone! Thanks for watching! This is by no means all of the ways possible to bond with your hedgehogs, these are just some of the more popular options and some of what helped with my personal hedgehogs. I hope it helps!
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Questions about hedgehogs?
Join some of the many Facebook groups!
-"Hedgehogs & Things" is a group that I co-admin with two friends all about the lives of hedgehog owners. We welcome any and all questions about hedgehogs, and one of us it around pretty much at all times. Feel free to join if you need help!
Questions about hamsters?
Check out HamsterHideout's forum, as well as HAMSTERS on Facebook.
Questions about guinea pigs?
Check out www.guinealynx.info for some of the best information on guinea pigs you can find!
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*DISCLAIMER*
I am not a vet, and cannot diagnose any medical issues. I am more than happy to help with care questions, or simple health related things, but if your pet is sick, I am not the person to ask. Please be sure to get your pet to the vet as soon as possible if something is wrong.
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[@briana4860]

watching every single hedgehog video to make sure i know as much as possible before i buy a pokey boi

[@chestnut-cc5ce]

Same tho

[@fishiefish8782]

Same here

[@hannahweaver7937]

I bought mine and then watched all of these. Oops.

[@fairlylcal6899]

briana did you get your pokey boi?

[@leahskywalker3323]

@@fairlylcal6899 Same!!

[@polymerclaycritter3337]

I have had my hedgehog for a week now and I thought she just needed to be bonded with me, but turns out she is actually going through quilling. I have seen most hedgehogs that go through quilling who are very grumpy but she is still sweet and rarely curls into a ball. When she is done quilling I can already tell she is going to be a very relaxed hedgehog.

[@ToriLynnPPH]

Polymer Clay Critter Awh that's fantastic! :D

[@rachelgraves9889]

Ok

[@gildabockhahn3417]

Polymer Clay Critter You have to hold them all the time

[@KF-yc8tc]

Polymer Clay C

[@halleys.comett]

PugPibbleHedgie how long do hedgehogs take to quill

[@alexisleigh1613]

I got my hedgehog a week ago and now whenever I am about to go to sleep he will sit and look at me until I go and pick him up and I am so happy 😊 he is comfortable around me

[@paigeb611]

For me, baths were a big part of bonding. She didn't like the water, so she had to keep her head up and keep uncurled. She couldn't bite me😂 since my hands were under the water and she didn't want to get her face wet. I moved the water around a bit so she got used to movement. Now when she is in an uncomfortable spot, she sort of sees my hands as a safe haven. We still have a while to go, but she's much better. 😁😂

[@omgogmgogmgogmogmgggkmgggggggg]

That’s awsome!

[@infamousheadshaker3600]

I got my hedgehog yesterday, and he LOVES cuddling and nuzzling under my arm.

[@cowzone195]

Already?? I got mine yesterday and she keeps hissing at me loll

[@unfinishedfruitloops7348]

@@cowzone195 SAME... HOW IS SHE DOING NOW? CAN YOU GIVE ME TIPS MY HEDGEHOG BITES

[@cowzone195]

@@unfinishedfruitloops7348 well she died from a heart attack but i got her to stop biting by just continuing to handle her after she bit me (ik it hurts but you gotta get used to it) so she realized there was no point and stopped

[@unfinishedfruitloops7348]

@@cowzone195 aww was she fun?

[@madelinebayles6043]

So cute I am going to get one

[@joanahioin7821]

When I put my shirt in his cage he ate it so I took it out

[@sonyachudy8898]

lol

[@imahedgehog6262]

Lol

[@ingridtanesa6498]

i watched about it somewhere, and it’s normal tho. biting something new is a hedgehog’s way to know it’s environment

[@TechnicalTatertot]

Why did I laugh so hard at this?

[@helloiamme9299]

Mmm the taste of shirt :D

[@perfectlychloe7668]

Can you do a video for first time hedgehog owners btw this was very helpful

[@ToriLynnPPH]

Perfectly Chloe Most of my videos about hedgehogs are for first time owners! :) Check out my hedgehog playlist!

[@millythehedgehog3804]

My hedgehog loves car rides😂😂

[@juliatime647]

milly the hedgehog I have a question for you. Does your hedgehog quills hurt? And if so how did you get used to it?

[@halvinalvin]

@@juliatime647 they hurt at first but you get used to it

[@mountaingirl138]

I get my hedgehog today in a few hours! It’s my first Hedgie and I can’t wait 🦔❤️

[@vionaafnievega8563]

well? how your hedgehog doing

[@metalmassiah1994]

I got my second one yesterday.😁❤️💙🦔

[@lilvinylman]

@@metalmassiah1994 getting first one within the month

[@metalmassiah1994]

@@lilvinylman nice😁🦔

[@jadaboardwine2408]

I know this video is from a while ago now, but it's really helped me. I got my first hedgehog, Coco about a year ago, and the whole time I had a hard time bonding with her. No matter what, she seemed like she was much happier to be left alone and freaked out when I handled her. I've stuck with it though, and here lately, she's finally started to trust me. She just needed more time than what I thought to come around. This video helped me realize that Coco didn't "hate me" or anything, but just needed to accept me at her own pace.

[@maybeitsmaebby3574]

I just got a hedgehog today and he’s a baby. His name is Sammy and he’s the sweetest thing ever. He’s very comfortable with me ‘manhandling’ him and he is very accepting with being in my hands. I’m already petting him over the quill side. He has three legs because when he was with his breeder, at some point, his leg got twisted because it got stuck on a bad material. He’s still super active and such a trooper. Such a snuggle bug 🦔 💕

[@stephanietheteacher]

I am so new to this and I got my hedgehog at a very awkward time in my life so the only bonding we could do in the beginning was lap snuggles for an hour or so every evening. Now that I am well I really want to amp up our bonding time and nature. We snuggle and she loves to cuddle in my hair in a snuggle sack I knitted. But I can't help but feel I need to do more. Thank you for your tips. I want to bring her outside and with me as an animal ambassador to my students. Now I know and feel encouraged to do so. My heart is overwhelmed with joy at the thought of my little girl. Thank you so much for all your guidance!

[@Eiona68]

I took on a hedgehog whose previous owner was allergic to him so he was never handled. Although still quite Huffy, with the help of your videos he has come a long way. Thank you so much x

[@yoursoundguy]

Just got my first Hedgie, my little girl, Harriet, was handled everyday by the breeder and is the sweetest little girl, even trying to climb up my shirt and licking me while I held her, but I definitely noticed that last night she only ate a little and was only on her wheel for a few minutes before hiding UNDER her bed 😂 thank you so much for helping me out even years after this went up while I get her adjusted!

[@trinb1149]

I want to thank you so much the 'bag bonding' reallyy helped to bring my hedgehog out of his shell and trust me. i can now walk around my house in a backwards hoodie with him in the hood. he now eats from my hand. he now waits for me to feed him then we usually snuggle. He used to be so scared and balled up at the slightest movement now only sudden loud noises and movements scare him. You have helped me so much and once again thank you.

[@livvydechaine2300]

These videos are so helpful to me and my little hedgie girl.

[@mintydisaster4468]

Random question but do you still have the dyed hair?

[@MayaMotomura]

I’m a new hedgehog owner and all of your videos have helped so much!! Im definitely subscribing so I can stay up to date!!! Thank you for all the advice!

[@noone-ng9cn]

You're so pretty 😍 And your hedgehog is adorable. ❤

[@ToriLynnPPH]

What if Melanie Martinez threw up on that carousel Thank you!

[@joannacrispin5919]

I love your hedgehog videos! They are really helpful. Thanks! I am considering a hedgehog, and watching your videos has really help with getting to know about hedgehogs.

[@jeannemac1975]

I'm adopting a hedgehog today and have been watching your videos for a week. They've all been VERY helpful and you're a pleasure to watch and listen to! Thank you for taking the time to educate everyone! :-)

[@rachelsmith3881]

very true its been a great learning time

[@charley.17]

What state do u live in and where r u adopting it? My parents have been looking into them and will ONLY adopt. I live in New York(in an area where they r legal)

[@begumklc]

@@charley.17 there is a site called petfinder maybe you can find something there

[@mackcheeseplate389]

My hedgehog took a day for her to get use to me she not Evan afraid bc the breeder always held her

[@ToriLynnPPH]

+mack&cheese plate That's awesome! :D

[@mackcheeseplate389]

PugPibbleHedgie btw I learned so much from you and you helped out a lot and this was my first hedgehog that I ever had and thank you!!

[@gagarance]

Which breeder did u get ur hedgie from???

[@lanajankas418]

Luckyy mine hisses at me 😒

[@actuallypanda696]

@@lanajankas418 same😭

[@animatedspoons4455]

Your videos have been really helpful! I’m getting a hedgehog for Christmas so I’ve been watching a lot of videos for it and I like your videos the best! Thanks! :)

[@Ratcrafts]

Joined your facebook group today :) What I love about this video is that you acknowledge sometimes you don't have time to just focus on your hedgehog, so offer alternatives so you can bond and go! Loving the practical advice and look forward to your next video!

[@tamarabrashear8269]

Just found your channel and it has been super helpful. We just got a baby hedgehog 3 days ago and you have really answered all of our questions. Thank you.

[@mollydyke2313]

I’m preparing for Wednesday when I pick up my baby girl! Can’t wait!! Thanks so much for all your helpful videos Tori! 😘😘😘

[@yougotadogben6989]

i just got my re-homed hedgehog today!! i watched all your videos before get her and it has helped so much! i feel so comfortable and am so excited to build a bond with my hedgie!!

[@reyrichelle7020]

Thank you so much for all of your videos! A friend who works at a vet clinic got in contact with me recently about a re-home situation. I'm very experienced with snakes, but have never kept a hedgehog. Out of all the resources I've reviewed to make sure I can take the best care of them, yours have been the best I've found in terms of information and also easy to understand.

[@abbiericks]

Your videos are so helpful!! I got a hedgehog for Christmas (it wasn’t a surprise, I’ve saved up and planned for it for a year!) and I absolutely love her! Her name is Daisy and she is 4 months old. I know how to care for her to the best ability because of your helpful videos and hints. I absolutely love her to death! She is slowly getting used to being handled and loves running on her wheel. Thank you!! You are gorgeous!

[@brookechapman881]

I’m getting a hedgehog in about a month and this video helped me a lot!

[@CassieSmart365]

All of your videos ARE actually SOOOOO HELPFUL! I purchased one and he’s so grumpy but he IS QUILLING! so, he’s a little more feisty than normal..... but, I’m really trying to just bond and make sure he knows who I am, and getting him used to being around me. Looking into a “bonding bag”.

[@hayliec.209]

I am getting my 1st hedgehog on Saturday, I am very excited!!🦔💖

[@DracugalVT]

Haylie C. How did it go! How’s your new hedgie? :D

[@ernestojchavez5720]

Lottie Spurgin dead

[@Macbaby023]

I'm a first time hedgehog mom and just brought home my hedgehog "Dot" from the breeder today (she turns two months old tomorrow) and this video has A LOT of helpful information in it. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@smokey5883]

So helpful. Thank you!

[@user-hi2kf1zf1i]

Your videos help me always . Thank you very much

[@Imkarmathebitch]

As i watch this my hedgehog amy is taking a nap on me

[@lauren5010]

I just got a hedgehog for Christmas and this was very helpful thx

[@coolwiththecrazies5351]

This is soo helpful to bond with my new hedgehog hazel 👩🏽❤️🦔

[@gracenovak1503]

I LOVE this video!!!! This help me so much!!! I got my little Sammi yesterday and I wish I saw this vid earlier! It was soooo helpful!!!

[@theorybrooke]

I got to meet my hedgehog the other day and are taking it home Saturday!! I’m so excited!! He got used to me sooooo easily within 45 minutes

[@salomeydraws]

Thank you for your hedgehog videos!!!

[@Kellz11]

Your videos are still super helpful. I thought my male baby hedgehog was cranky but I recently took I a female who was never handled. She's not bad but she's a grump and I get discouraged sometimes so I just rewatch these bonding videos. Huge help

[@Ears]

Your videos are so helpful! They really make me feel comfortable and confident in myself with my prickly boy. Also, your lip color is fabulous c:

[@SilenceSilver]

I got my little spikey boy a week ago and he's still huffing at first but is settling pretty quickly. The one thing that seems to have him super relaxed in my presence is my hair. I have relatively long hair, not quite as long as Tori's in this video, but enough that he can nestle in it. I either lie down or reclined against a sofa and he will scuffle up to my shoulder and sit on it after having a little burrow into my hair. He's actually doing it right now as I type, it's the sweetest thing because his quills aren't really hurting me (sure the odd little stab but nothing bad) and I can hear his little snuffles. I think he quite likes listening to my voice when he's by my throat because I like to hum for him. So yeah, humming and hair. :)

[@minniefizzypancakes8733]

I'm getting my pokey boi in 5 months I am excited

[@thatdudealex3269]

oo only 2 months to go

[@woitsmiles3315]

My hedgehog absolutely loves being outside!! I love to take him out on warm days, and he'll stick his little head out of his pouch, it's absolutely adorable!!

[@sunxhalo7966]

I might be getting a HedgeHog soon,so last night,I stayed up past 2 AM just watching your HedgeHog videos and making a list of,What to feed them,what not to feed,how to bond,and how to set up their cage and bathe them.Your videos have been a lot of help for learning what to do when I get the HedgeHog (Larrie is what I’m naming it)

[@NeroWolf42]

Gotta say. Your videos are helping me and hedgewick. So far, she keeps her quills down when I go to pick her up and she'll sit in my.lap when I play my games

[@riptheebrakegaming8554]

Thx you very much I just got a male hedgehog 🦔 named turbo and I really wanted to bond with him right away he’s so docile and and really cute

[@kimberlyellis-brown9552]

I have been watching your videos like crazy! My boyfriend and I are planning on adopting our hedgie in about a month when we move and I will be a first time owner. My boyfriend had a hedgie several years ago but we are both learning so much from your amazing videos! Thanks for posting all of these!

[@benjaminguajardo6845]

I am getting a hedgehog and I was looking at videos on how to play with him and bond with him and this is like the only one that was really helpful to me

[@joshuathomason5729]

Just got a quill baby for my fiance and I, very helpful to know I was on the right track with how I was handling and bonding with him

[@user-ke5rp5wu3x]

I bought mine less than a week ago, and she is absolutely adorable. She likes exploring new things and places. I worked with her for hours now, and now she's already used to me that much to the point when she smells my finger, she instantly pulls her quills down. She uses me as her safe space, so she will walk around a bit, but eventually she ends up under my legs or arms if I'm laying on stomach, and sniffs me. She is not so confident with other people that much, and will eat usually only from my hand, and not from other people. If I put my shirt in my lap, and put her on it, she will crawl in it and fall asleep. I can keep you guys updated if you are interested, or if you have some questions about it feel free to ask. Tutorials from this girl are soooo much helpful, don't know how would I do it without her. Thanks, ur the best!

[@user-ke5rp5wu3x]

Yeah, btw, today she had her first steps on the wheel too. She is still very young

[@Coucoubdhbabahwb]

that is amazing!!

[@user-ke5rp5wu3x]

@@Coucoubdhbabahwb thank you! It's been 3 years since this comment was made. Koda is still doing good, tho she gained some extra weight and I'm working on fixing that issue. As she god a bit older she stopped being so active and I think that made her gain some weight.

[@nicolebezanson8734]

Yaaaaaay hedgehog video,Tori thank you so for helpful and informative,me and my hedgie's do a lot of cuddling 😊❤️ I talk my hedgie's a lot,my oldest girls is super sweet and my second girl is starting to get use me now,like Tori said a lot of patience 😊❤️happy Easter Tori and family and pet babies 😊❤️🐣🐤🌸

[@ToriLynnPPH]

Nicole Bezanson Happy Easter to you too! 😊

[@chill5052]

Thank you

[@Pippypoppy1994]

Had my girl a few weeks now, great channel! ☺️👍🏻

[@mckritter5110]

Thanks this helped alot

[@hannahjlangforddesigns1630]

This was really helpful.👍

[@noahjones1523]

I get to take my hedgehog home in 4 days, and I’m so excited:)

[@elsecole9883]

You are so lucky my hedgehog is not so friendly right now!!! Thank you for this video!!🦔🦔🦔

[@elizabethholmes5198]

I just got a 7 week hedgehog loving the videos.

[@matthewwisecup]

Thank you for all the info I am a proud new owner of a hedgehog, your videos help us, newbies, in the Hedgie-Game.

[@madisonhasse9146]

I am trying to convince my parents to get me a hedgehog and i’m watching all of your videos. I’m making a slideshow and your videos are in at a lot. thank you for uploading 💜

[@elyssapawloski6266]

I did that too and now i have a spiked ball in my room!

[@madisonhasse9146]

Keira Mullahy My parents are saying no because my mom read something about eboli living on there skin ☹️

[@bianca1360]

Love watching your vlogs to see how sweet hedgehogs can be. I purchased mine over a year ago, have followed your videos religiously and did my research beforehand, but alas, even after a year, he rarely stops curling up and huffing when held and packs a mean bite. He will constantly try and bite (where skin is taken off and blood is drawn), every single time I hold him. It's unfortunate because I did everything 'right' and unfortunately it seems this is just the way he's going to be.

[@ToriLynnPPH]

I'm so sorry to hear that! It's rare, but sometimes there are hedgehogs who just never quite reach the "breakthrough" point, which is a massive bummer.

[@bianca1360]

Yes, it's a bit of a let-down, but we love him nonetheless and just put up with his 'quirks.'

[@trishcoil8559]

Your voice calms my hedgehog down! Help!😂🤣

[@katyarnold522]

thank you for making these videos! I just got a hedgie and they are super helpful!

[@sleepwalkerbg1]

Your shirt and passion for hedgehogs have something in common: LOVE BITES 🤣 Excellent, thank you !

[@ivana1234555]

I have a question, my hedgehog is very scared when I pick him up, he won't even show his face or anything, do you have any tips?💞

[@lizromrell9499]

ivana1234555 for me when my hedgehog is super scared in my hands, i usually lightly bounce him up and down in my hands so he gets a little curious and will look up and around at whats happening. my hedgehog when he was super unsure about being picked up was usually 100% okay once he got out of his ball.

[@wiseguy7722]

What I do when my hedgehog is scared I let him sniff me to get to my sent and now he knows me when I pick him up

[@jeffjones2935]

do the quills hurt?

[@flyingsnowcone]

Thank you I didn’t know having gloves was a problem she got much better immediately when I took them off and put my hands near her so she could get my sent

[@zaneolckers981]

I'm getting my hedgehog in about 2 months. Her name is Waffles. I'm so excited. Your videos is such a big help🥺❤️

[@snazzymaddie917]

This is really off topic but I love your shirt! Def Leppard is one of my favorite bands

[@ToriLynnPPH]

+Snazzy Maddie Thank you!

[@rachelsmith3881]

so excited

[@marblesquad7]

I’m trying to learn as much as I can so if I get a hegie I will be very ready😁

[@casarooo5704]

I’ve wanted a hedgehog for so long and had done a ton of research on them. My parents didn’t really want to get me one tho. Recently my neighbour got one and I’m completely used to the quills and since I’m now 19... well, in 2 days I’m going to pick her up! I bought her myself (along with everything for her) and my parents were cool with that because she’s my responsibility not theirs!

[@celiataylor838]

Ok will whenever I want to call my hedgehog down I have to sing to him THE WHOLLLLLLLEEEEEEEE time it's soooooooo annoying but kinda cute!

[@GrassStarTheGreat]

Our hedgehog is very temperamental, but we have faith that we're gonna kiss his nose. Thank you for the right directions!

[@nicetomeetyou92mu89]

I love my hedgehog so much.... love ❤❤❤❤❤

[@zenslover8721]

Happy easter to yoo^^ thank you for sharing the tips, uhm before i ask you i already put my shirt that ive been use for a day but he seems doesnt smell it so ill try using another way, hope i have enough patient gehhh

[@IDONUTCARE]

:)) I got a hedgehog yesterday,and he is a little grumpy as he didn’t used to get handled a lot but he absolutely loves it when I hold him :))

[@kaleethomas7152]

My Bella loves getting up under my hair and she gets all snuggled up 🥰

[@joshairyslebron3038]

Thanks so much Tori every single one of your videos has really helped me with my new hedgehog she is going to have a week with me tomorrow... i can't wait to touch her and carry her every where with out her hitting from me, she is still scared of me, what can i do so that she doesn't get scared?

[@IcarianGreenWings]

I got a new hedgie and he's quite grumpy. Now that i heard you took a whole year with one, makes me feel a bit better about mine not relaxing after three weeks (yeah, I'm a newcomer). I'm handling it daily and hope he will eventually get used to me!

[@mountaingirl138]

I’m getting a hedgie next week and I’m soooooo excited!!🦔

[@unfinishedfruitloops7348]

How is it going?

[@XcharriejjX]

I'm getting a hedgie in a few weeks when he's old enough to leave his mama. And I would love to bring him with me when I go out for his food, but I'm worried cause it's pretty cold here (or at least to cold for him) outside, and I get that you'll have to put him in a snugglesack or something but I don't know how long it'll be possible for him to stay outside

[@ToriLynnPPH]

It's really only recommended to take hedgehogs outside if it is 72-80 degrees.

[@catherinealves9718]

Love ur channel

[@gigglesandtable6529]

Me and my hedgehog kiwi are trying to bond XD Ive had him for about 4-5 months and for me its quite a struggle to get the motivation to get him out of his cage. I am watching these types of videos so I get motivation!

[@RenRainy]

Getting one on sept 10 watching many vids about it

[@daddiP]

So cute nice nice ❤

[@LeoBaybee93]

Just watching the cutie guinea pig in the back lol

[@worldsgreatestpooch9213]

Thank you for your videos Tori you are the best and have helped me become a good hedgehog mom!! QUESTION - have you ever had an experience with a screaming hedgie?! Mine started shrieking out of nowhere for about 10 seconds then stopped... He doesn't seem distressed at all anymore, and information on the internet is conflicting, I was wondering if you know anything about this or have any advice! Thanks so much!

[@addilee2697]

You just got a new subscriber I'm interested in getting a hedgehog and I'm planning on asking my parents to get one!! My mom loves them and I think she will say yes

[@littleswagy6058]

I just got an albino one today!

[@mckenzieehlers5328]

I use a type of wood called teeton (dont know how to spell it) that does not produce dust, or odor, and does not give them splinters. It seems pretty good so far.

[@chihironiich.9335]

My hedgehog has a biting habit, so I wear gloves to protect my fingers when I'm handling him. Any tips to try and stop his biting habit?

[@evierod6841]

Being a first time hedgehog owner and honestly I’m on day two and I’m struggling to even had her allow me to pick her up. I’m slowing trying to get her used to my scent and voice and this video was a saver 🥺 I get a bit bummed out when I can’t hold her because I want her to continue being used to being held but I do get nervous that she’ll get scared of me and won’t let me near her at all

[@lilyrocha804]

I hold hem on my lap and hands I also have a bonding bag he loves it he will peek he's head out and he comes out on my lap and outside .

[@ehmindiana9286]

You are very helpful. Thank you :) I have a new hedgehog (for the first time). Her name is Hufflehog, and she's not very fond of me yet - she's kinda like Blaise, but she doesnt like being handled at all. We`re working it out tho :D Again, thanks for the videos :)))

[@johnkinzkiatienza9903]

I just recently bought a pair of hedgehog, an albino female and a grey male... the female is so sweet, while my male is so grumpy... Anyways your hedgehog vidoes are awesome and helpful :)

[@mushroom_man1234]

Just got my hedgehog!

[@lukethompson4260]

I love your videos dear

[@SupportMensMentalHealth]

My boy loves sitting in my hoodie, as soon as he gets picked up he looks to get into my hoodie, he comes all over with me snuggled up in my hood. I found letting him eat from my hand whilst he was on my knee helped us, he liked sitting there and getting the odd worm or bit of chicken but his favourite is pinkie mice, he will hunt all his cage over if he smells one of those.