Setting Up A Basic / Budget Friendly Hedgehog Cage

Hey guys I am going to be showing y'all how to set up just a basic hedgehog bin cage today. Like I said in the video this is just above the minimum size requirements for a hedgehog cage, and bigger is always better!
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Storage Bin: www.target.com/p/sterilite-11...
Wheel: www.petsmart.com/small-pet/to...
Litter: www.petsmart.com/cat/litter-a...
Hut/Igloo: www.chewy.com/kaytee-small-an...
Bowls: www.petsmart.com/small-pet/to...
Tunnel: www.petsmart.com/small-pet/to...
Toys: www.petsmart.com/cat/toys/hun...
www.petsmart.com/cat/toys/bal...
Lamp: www.chewy.com/zoo-med-deluxe-...
Ceramic Heat Emitting Bulb: www.petsmart.com/reptile/envi...

[@Eric-ye6zx]

My mom said I had to do research on hedgehogs before I could get one so I’m writing a ton of stuff Down on papers so I can show my mom that I did the research

[@sydneypellerin5014]

omg me too i am doing that for hedgehogs too and other animals i want so i can show my mom too

[@love4alexa896]

Keep trying I’m trying with a few different animals

[@rileyherod2426]

@@sydneypellerin5014 if you want i created a presentation and i can share it w you, because i did it for my mom and it worked.

[@sydneypellerin5014]

Riley Herod thanks

[@ohlsohls2563]

SAME OMG BRO I AM TO LOL I JUST HAVE TO SAVE U

[@lilajames6787]

Thanks for helping me with my research! It's hard to find youtubers that help you with good detail and a non-annoying voice.

[@karsenmovsesian]

I just got my hedgehog today and his name is Toby. He is 7 weeks old so he’s still pretty small and this helped me a lot. I’m good on most of the stuff but i had no idea about the heating that they need! I also got to small of a wheel and as he grows, he might even need a bigger cage.

[@mohamednawfal8772]

You can ask me anything about hedgehogs

[@dinodude4486]

Same here! I got bowser last week and he’s about 8 weeks old. Can’t wait to experience his growth :)

[@karsenmovsesian]

Update I’ve had toby for about 3 weeks and we’ve made so much progress he’s much more comforts with me now! We still have more to go tho

[@creepywaffles4783]

So wholesome I want one of these little guys. I may consider Toby as a name 😂 if I get one though have fun with Toby!

[@karsenmovsesian]

Creepy Waffles haha. Hope you really do consider getting one. I love toby and the name ☺️ Tip (I’ve realized that sometimes my hedgehogs grumpy because he’s hungry)

[@hannahred7758]

i feel a bit irresponsible impulse buying my hedgie but ive been doing alllll the research and am determined to make sure I get this little guy everything he needs!

[@KatieDeGo]

Same boat rn. How's your hedgie?

[@catvalentine7025]

I’m adopting a hedgehog soon and we are getting a bin cage too so this really helps🟨

[@andreastyles2686]

me too I am really excited

[@catneko1651]

Same here! I’m actually getting a hedgehog today so yay!!!! Edit: I got my hedgehog and he was REALLYYYYY nervous and sensitive, but I’m surprised that he actually lets me pet him! He’s such a sweetheart!!!!!!

[@RachelMaegrace]

Same here getting one tonight!

[@maryam8676]

I might get one around next week but not 100% but I will update if I get one 😁😁😁

[@ressa9644]

i got one recently, and im still pretty new with owning pets. if anyone has tips, pls let me know them!

[@sunnyrose3999]

I’m almost copying this exactly! I love how cute and organized it looks! Soooo excited for my baby to be old enough for me to finally take home!!!🙃

[@imranh5395]

That cute little tune at the end is the most perfect hedgehog music! 🎼

[@minhminhtrang1983]

Your video is really helpful for me. According to your advice, I have made a really nice place for my hedgehog. And he looks so excited in his new home. Very thank

[@melany.alv.5162]

Great job! Your hedgehog is very lucky 🍀 I love how you put everything in the description

[@oliviadash3104]

I’m planning on getting a hedgehog once I move out so I’m definitely going to use a bin

[@simplyyemily236]

Thank you for this! I may be getting a hedgehog soon!

[@witherbeast162]

Tysm for the idea! I was struggling to find a cage but now I have something I can do

[@zoinks8367]

Thank you so much this was really helpful!! Im doing a bunch of research on hedgehogs to see what to do and you did a great job!

[@ivanauzelac6269]

Super nice a useful video❤️ I got my headgehog two months ago and still trying to figure out what does he like, this video helped me a lot, thank you ❤️ your hedgehog is suuuupeer cute ❤️

[@kit4524]

Heyo, i’ve been thinking about buying a hedgehog but i’m on a budget because I own a lot of other animals! this video helped me realize how to setup a basic cage for them while not having to spend alot of money, thanks for the information! :>

[@ameliasmith5249]

thanks for this i was struggling with a cage type

[@lindseyhanks2438]

How exactly do I get my hedgehog to use the litter pan?

[@angryllama4175]

I think it just picks up the poop that might fall of the wheel so it doesn’t touch the fleece

[@crazykids434]

4:02

[@chloepritchard9272]

Angry Llama it does

[@thebutlers2005]

Whenever your hedgehog poops on the floor move It onto the litter pan and It will eventually learn to go there

[@stacy18]

Awww very cute indeed ❤️💛💖💚🧡💜💙🖤 🐾

[@kaitlynf6085]

Thanks for the facts i’m getting a hedgehog in three days and I can’t wait! 😜

[@lucash5323]

david faRRELL how is he

[@kaitlynf6085]

Lucas H he is good

[@katecosta5475]

Love your channel!

[@SmollCuteFenne]

Thank you for the guide! ~

[@xxtenacionseryoseries1806]

This is wow 😮 what a lucky hedgehog got a beautiful boss

[@brianprovorse7103]

She is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO cute!!!!

[@dorianadams1124]

Great video

[@JELLYCAT0817]

Tysm! I’m on a budget I need a good cage I saw this video and a bin im would be easy to get! Ty❤

[@lezmacon5095]

Thanks for everything

[@nikki_lavender5644]

I HAVE 4 HEDGEHOG THIS HELPS A LOT 🦔❤

[@lindseymease3952]

Just got mine a few months ago- the Best trick for smell and cleanliness- I swapped all my bedding out with bedpads!!!!! I put the fleece underneath so she can still borrow under if she likes. It is SO Easy to clean!!!!! Just wake up throw it all away and set up another bed pad!!! So Easy and never smells!

[@riviscera]

Thank you so much for the tip about the ceramic bulb it reassures a lot of people and this is very helpful, and when you said allergic its probably just hedgie hives, thx ^_^

[@candaceshipley8266]

Just saying bigger is not always better cause they could fell scared and that u r going to hurt them

[@riviscera]

@@candaceshipley8266 what?

[@saraharroyo3333]

Thank you so much!

[@djratino]

I was told that water bottles are not good for hedgehogs. They can break their teeth on them. Now, I use a low wattage snake pad for my heat. That's what the petstore recommended. 🦔🐾

[@billymorris-mcgarr3742]

Thankyou so much for this

[@nicolehoekstra7584]

great! Thank you.

[@hedgehogeEMMAshomevideo]

Important information

[@hailzbopper]

I love your hedgehog, I have a guinea pig and his name is rocko, I love to hangout with him and I’m allergic -_-

[@lpslemon9381]

Hailey’s Channel! Do you have more than one guinea pig? They are social animals and should only be alone if they are aggressive towards all other guinea pigs.

[@adamatch9624]

Lps Lemon I use to have 4 and me and my dad made a 3 story wood house for the, but the older 2 use always fight the younger 2 so we made the middle level a spooky looking no mans land. (They could not get to the middle level)

[@thejoshowd6418]

You need atleast 2 guinea pigs

[@kathavry]

really helps!

[@christiancampos2999]

You should post more hedgehog videos 💖

[@Roh_elle05]

Soooo cute!! I want one. I live in California. I wonder where can I find those?

[@jinde75]

In Germany you can get a fine up to 50.000 Euros if you remove a hedgehog from their natural habitat. It is only allowed temporarily if they are sick, wounded or underweight in early winter. They easily walk kilometers each night so each inside habitat is very small. I found an underweight hedgehog today and put it in a plastic tub. It tried to get out. I found a place to take it where they know what to do. Maybe he will be returned to us so he can hibernate in our garage.

[@jfloresrodriguez3875]

Tysm in 12 days my dad is going to buy me or adopt a hedgehog and i dont want to spend ALOT of money so yeah ty!!!

[@volleyball4883]

I have a few questions if anyone could answer them for me :) 1. How often should I clip its nails? 2. Would it be safe for me and the hedgehog for it to live in my room? I’m a very heavy sleeper but I’m worried about the smell could I get sick from the hedgehogs smell assuming I take good care of the cage? 3. Will there even be a smell if I keep the cage clean? 4. Roughly how often do you clean your cage? 5. What food brand do you recommend? 6. It’s become very clear to me that it’s deadly if hedgehogs cages are too cold because they will try to hibernate, so that brings me to wonder do hedgehogs need to hibernate in the winter or should they never ever hibernate? Thank you if you read this, I hope you and your family are safe! Update: I have a pet hedgehog!! I got him about about 7 months ago and his name is Apollo!

[@fairyskvlls]

Hii :) I'll try answer your questions for you! 1. Clip its nails once it becomes long, I'd suggest searching up videos to get an idea! 2. It should be fine for you to live in the same room as your hedgehog, once you keep the cage clean your hedgehog won't really smell bad! They're pretty clean animals 3. There should not be a smell if the cage is kept clean 4. It all depends on how messy your hedgehog is, since they're clean animals you may only have to do it once a week or every 2 weeks! It varies from person to person 5. Use any high quality cat food! Once the protein is over 20% and fat is between 5% and 15%! 6. Hedgehogs should never hibernate, no matter what time of the year! It could be fatal for a hedgehog if they do I hope I was able to help answer your questions! I'm not an expert but I've done a good amount of research, I suggest researching some stuff if you're a bit confused still! There are a lot of great websites that can help out! I'd suggest watching Tori Lynn as she has a lot of great videos on hedgehog care :)

[@Blondebarbie8251]

Are they actually liter trained? Or is that pan just to help cleanup since they go more often while on the wheel? Also is there a way to add more protection to bin so you dont have to get a new bin that often ?

[@audreygagnon9923]

I'm getting my hedgehog this week!!

[@VampireDoggo]

Yayy! They are such a cool little pet to have

[@audreygagnon9923]

TricoDoesStuff I have my hedgie and I love her and she's amazing ❤️ she was given to me from a friend who couldn't take proper care of her anymore, she had all her accessories, still I HAD to change everything for better stuff! Love her to bits 🥰 her name is Lilly

[@VampireDoggo]

audrey gagnon that’s such a cute name! Do you give her belly rubs? My hedgehog loves belly rubs lol

[@audreygagnon9923]

TricoDoesStuff no she's a grumpy one! But she lets me pet her quills! 🥰

[@andypeters450]

audrey gagnon Awh, I’m getting mine in 10 days. I and so excited. Was she quite nervous at first? X

[@Beefaroni_Bert]

where do you normally put the heat emitter? i just got a hedgie and im super anxious ill do something wrong. Do they sell those at the PetSmart?

[@mommyof4monkies2010]

I just got my new baby yesterday, and he needs some cage upgrades ASAP. So I am going to do your bin idea, but I had a few questions. How do you clamp the lamp safely? I have cats and dogs and dont want them to get burned, nor want the bin to melt. Thanks! Also, what food do you recommend for those in the US for hedgehogs, safe toys, and treats?

[@lucie614]

Quick question, does the heat lamp melt the plastic of the hut?

[@Amit-xq2bt]

Nice 👌

[@natalieyoung4787]

you can use sand as litter! sand is a regular occurrence in the wild and its perfectly safe and healthy.

[@chrisrussell5388]

I have that same hideout for my little guy and were i live they dont sell them in that size any more.

[@joelle524]

What type of bulb , heat emitter and do you use it all day? And with that 110 qt tote the hedgehog can’t climb out? I have seen people cut a hole in the top and add like wire to the opening. . So no bedding is needed? Like a paper hamster type bedding ?

[@glitchedavocado4134]

Awesome video, are you going to post more?

[@kimrivera6060]

Ok so I just found this vid on my recommend I have a hedgehog and he is a little cute baby

[@tinaburst8828]

Hey where do you get like the bedding because I need to get some because the bedding I get is very expensive

[@StayStrong88]

Would it be ok to put a heating pad underneath instead? Also does it keep it ventilated enough without a lid? We are currently struggling with moisture

[@onyx._.king._.09]

can you use heat mats instead of the heat bulb?

[@chandansinghkatewa2196]

Thanks for a lot of useful info. What is common food for a hedgehog🥣 ?

[@hannahceader2419]

You can get hedgehog food at a pet store. They also like mealworms

[@isishall7681]

PLEASE DONT GET HEDGEHOG FOOD. Hedgehog food usually makes them sick most people use high quality cat food.

[@isishall7681]

Hedgehogs do you like mealr worms but don't give them too much because they have a lot of fat in them meal worms are like treats to them

[@courtneybroughton9320]

Is this size just while they’re babies or when they get full size? Just seems like with the litter pan there wouldn’t be much space

[@vcsublett]

I really want a hedgehog but I live in Arizona and its always warm here. My house is kept at about 78-79 degrees F so I was wondering if I still needed a heat lamp. Even during the cold months it's stays above 70 at least.

[@eliza5867]

U will need one but don't turn it on all the time it still kind of depends on the hedgehog so experiment a bit to see how they react

[@Selah-dg5qc]

um for the heat thing, can i use a heating pad instead of a heat lamp?

[@dillynhammons98]

I’ve seen puppy pads used for the bottom are those okay?

[@anothermoonpie]

Awwww so cute 🦔😇

[@elly2339]

thanks sm for doing this because i would ask google but i dont really trust it with this type of stuff!!!

[@themantisman3640]

i had to put my hedgehog down less than a month ago and my parents decided to get me another one and she is a year old and never got adopted so even though i am familiar with everything in this video i am watching a ton of videos cause i cant help but feel i did not do good enough with my first little spikey child and i want to do even better this time around

[@liizziiemaheux-vega4446]

Is the heat lamp safe in plastic? I have a plastic cage and have a fear it’ll help if I put a lamp for them!

[@cloud1748]

For the heat, how do you find a lid or do you not have a lid for the cage?Also can you use heat mats?

[@rachelrhodes2650]

My question to how do you keep the heat regulated

[@caran7211]

How wide are hedgehogs? So I know what size to look for for things for them to run through

[@mjbratcher2237]

How much overall did everything cost together??

[@kylesanimaladventures7747]

Hi! I have a 48x24x24 reptile enclosure that I have sitting around. I was wondering, do I have to have lots of ventilation?

[@alyssabernal7637]

yes (: just like any animal, plenty of ventilation is a must. that way the ammonia from their urine doesn’t accumulate in the enclosure. that and they get plenty of oxygen to breathe. 😊

[@cuchie94]

does the bin have to be clear or can it be dark?

[@vcsublett]

I'm thinking of getting a hedgehog soon and I live in Arizona so it's always pretty much warm here. My apt is kept at 77 degrees F 90% of the time. Would I still need a lamp? Maybe just for the colder months?

[@angryllama4175]

I would get a small heater just in case

[@matthewgerman1618]

don't, your hedgehog will be fine, i keep my house at 70 and my hedgehogs belly is always warm, she's always active and is perfectly healthy, she hasn't attempted hibernating once, you'll be fine

[@jessief757]

Where is the heat lamp on this container? On the top of it I’m assuming but how do you have it attached?

[@lancerfan35]

jessie f the lamp i use has a clamp on it that i hook to a shelf that is sitting next to the cage. The clamp looks like this ... www.chewy.com/flukers-ceramic-repta-clamp-lamp/dp/129137?Fluker%27s&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjoH0BRD6ARIsAEWO9DvMwxf-fFuLobcloKpW8-PV6IPN2LmGX05kur6hMG3ytdhOKai_D40aAt_aEALw_wcB but another good option that is sometimes easier is getting one of these ... www.petsmart.com/reptile/environmental-control-and-lighting/zoo-med-reptile-lamp-stand-14886.html?cgid=500202

[@joelle524]

What type of bulb do you use ?

[@rarebeasts1268]

Can i just use any kind of lamp or does it have to be the lamp that you used? I have a standing lamp shade and i dont think its gonna heat him/her up

[@paigemarie2811]

•Hawaiian Bunny• i’m wondering that too

[@ninaunderwood7438]

How many watts should the heat emitter be and do you keep it on constantly? Also, do you need a thermostat?

[@mogamatgoesniejappie6979]

Was bout to ask the same thing😭do you know by any chance

[@willow8851]

How do you put up the heat lamp?

[@birdfreak1076]

I’m currently looking in on getting. Hedgehog do I’ve got to do research

[@jgullette20]

If you poke holes in the side of the container do you put the lid on top of the cage?

[@kal2826]

What I did was I cut out part of the lid and replaced it with chicken wire and put that on the cage

[@fireballbruno9158]

Nice info! However I wouldn’t use or recommend fleece, fleece gets stained, nails can get stuck, it doesn’t allow borrowing! I find that hedgehogs love to make borrows just like other small animals! My girl has around 10 inches of substrate and all she does is borrow! Also! For the heating you will need a thermostat as well!

[@glitchedavocado4134]

I used to use aspen shaving but switched to fleece, i have a Pom Pom pit for mine to burrow In since he loved to burrow and for the fleece just change it frequently and it won’t get to dirty, I never had a problem with nails getting stuck either

[@teagan6989]

@@glitchedavocado4134 have you had any problems with the Pom Pom pit? I'm doing research to get a hedgehog and this seems like a perfect solution to some of my worries

[@Link-1004]

@@teagan6989 I have also made a box full of felt strips that were 1 1/2" wide and a variety of lengths

[@victoriao6651]

How does the heat stay in if there’s no lid with like a mesh? I understand that the heat emitter is above the igloo but how does it stay in there and where do you put your thermostat and thermometer just wondering cause I might use a bin cage.

[@lancerfan35]

Victoria : o the lamp i use has a clamp on it that i hook to a shelf that is sitting next to the cage. The clamp looks like this ... www.chewy.com/flukers-ceramic-repta-clamp-lamp/dp/129137?Fluker%27s&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjoH0BRD6ARIsAEWO9DvMwxf-fFuLobcloKpW8-PV6IPN2LmGX05kur6hMG3ytdhOKai_D40aAt_aEALw_wcB but another good option that is sometimes easier is getting one of these ... www.petsmart.com/reptile/environmental-control-and-lighting/zoo-med-reptile-lamp-stand-14886.html?cgid=500202

[@lancerfan35]

Victoria : o and as far as a thermometer goes I use a temperature gun, but you can also use something like this.. www.petsmart.com/reptile/environmental-control-and-lighting/humidity-and-temperature-control/zoo-med-reptile-terrarium-digital-thermometer-5176729.html?lsft=Agoogle%2CA5176729%2CAPLA%2CAGSC%20-%20Medium%20-%20Specialty%20-%20Reptile%20-%20LIA%20Only%20%7C%20Environmental%20Control%20&Cpg1050509818%7C767771100910&PLA&gclid=CjwKCAjwpqv0BRABEiwA-TySwW05VHDeaAtKVA8BoA4QfHl3pk0QyorU-fpTXrVcVLOYYjshF3yb-hoCet0QAvD_BwE

[@tessahernandez8176]

Hi. No lid on bin is needed?

[@squidge69]

Hey, I could really use your help/advice. I live in Spain so my house is always around (at least) 30 degrees in the spring and summer months. Is there a cooler or something I could use? Maybe a fan?

[@mariferdominguez9359]

Nycro RL i thought hedgehogs were illegal there lol

[@mir8469]

I don’t know about hedgehog but you don’t wanna use Fans with mice . You could use tiles or ceramic items for them to stay cold or soil or sth 🤔

[@oliviayun1961]

Where did you get the bin cage?

[@maddydistefano6446]

Hi I got my headgehoge about a year ago his name is Hank and he is doing great

[@joshhernandez9887]

Would the flying saucer wheel fit well in that bin?

[@glitchedavocado4134]

Yes but those wheels aren’t recommended for hedgehogs. I would stick with the type of wheel she has

[@Scaredofficials46]

I would love to have on but I have none in my area sucks

[@trashleygaming3729]

I have the same hedgehog toy for my hedgehog I tell him it’s his mini me haha! My boys name is Oliver but his nicknames are Ollie and piglet

[@charlieday1818]

Can you use a heat pad under their bed?

[@avacerra9197]

how many square inches is this cage you’re using?

[@noahjones1523]

Is it likely they will dig around In the litter?

[@tamarakyle]

where can I buy the heat emitter bulb shade all I can find is a bulb

[@charley655]

My sisters hedgehog just passed, Rest in peace.

[@bubblegumbee1552]

What food do u use?

[@vincentreiaguilar]

What are the dimensions of the bin? Thanks

[@Animallover-yu2qs]

Where do you guys buy/adopt the hedgehogs tho

[@sadiqahhotaki7002]

Will this work for 2 hedgehogs?

[@charley655]

How do you not have more subscribers?!?

[@lancerfan35]

Ch6rley I just started my channel like a month ago, thank you so much for the support!

[@charley655]

Erin Elizabeth Exotics Your welcome! :)

[@animalcrossingnerd8142]

Erin Elizabeth Exotics love you channel

[@HelenaGLongbottom53]

I’m really so tempted to get a hedge hog! I have lots of indoor space snd a £500 budget to buy a nice cage, bedding, hay, toys, food etc. Only things I’m worried about are 1. My landlord and 2. Having no lawn or grass for it to roam. They are so cute and I already have a cute, well-looked after hamster 🐹

[@alleygraves6786]

I wouldn’t let your hedgehog roam outdoors because it can be quickly taken by a predator.

[@ValronaV]

@@alleygraves6786 I shouldn’t be laughing… but it’s too true! A Bird of Prey will try and come by and swipe the poor baby up.

[@ValronaV]

You could take them outside but make sure to section out place, and do not leave them unattended, they will wonder off and escape the area if there are any holes to slip through.

[@fyvewytches]

⁠@@alleygraves6786 what a load of rubbish. Hedgehogs have three major predators, badgers, very big owls and the worst by far is HUMANS. Hedgehogs are not toys, they are wild animals. Very cute yes but not letting it roam outside has to be the stupidest comment or thought you could have. Keeping it locked up inside is stupid, disgusting and … illegal in many civilised countries.

[@user.35109]

What is the name of the crate you used to transform it into a bin cage plz tell me it will help me a lot 🤗

[@cutiesos]

She linked it in the description

[@barbaraknapp-bennett9613]

how do you attach a light to the bin cage? How far above does it need to be?

[@oddfrogs3978]

Barbara Knapp-Bennett Hi! So for hedgehogs you shouldn’t use a light with heat because it messes up they’re cycle because there nocturnal. Although, they do need heat so you should use a ceramic heat emitter (it produces heat with no light) Also, what I do to attach my ceramic heat emitter is I have a cookie rack on top of my mesh lid to my cage and I zip tied the ceramic heat emitter to the cookie rack on top of the cage. I would also recommend having the ceramic heat emitter about 30 cm above the enclosure. :) I hope this was helpful!

[@glitchedavocado4134]

I have mine attached with a clamp, and use a heat emitter, not lamp

[@user_123_.]

Hi i just recently rescued a 2 week old hedgehog (the mother wasnt around so is presume he's an orphan for we waited a long time to see if she would come but she didnt.) Got any tips?

[@davonsmith386]

I am soon going to get a hedgehog in around 2 weeks and am very scared about the heat lamps cause I’m not sure if I should keep it on at all times or not can someone plz inform me about that