FAQ about Hedgehogs

[Badme]

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@Badme Vet na siya for hedgehogs? ^^

@Tsubaki, nice infos, karon lang ko kabalo sa fly larvae nga pwede diay, but hehe kinsa kaha magbreed pod ani hehehe... i'll just stick with SW nlang kaha coz si Maldita mukaon na, ang uban wala pa japon, hehehe... hmm, much better if meal worms diay sa kaysa sa SW? Kinsa kaha nagbreed pod sa meal worms?

Yeah, mkasugat lang pod mga infos then share daun, hehe.^^

@Badme, +1 ko sa question ni Tsubaki.^^

Doc Guilles is the owner of Animal Wellness kauban niya si Doc Ivy iyang asawa...sa Pet Expo naa sya didto since he is also one or the board member sa IRO...ni duol sya since kaila nami then he ask me if unsa ako gipakaon sa iya og mao to iyang comment na dapat supplement lang dapat ang cat food we need to give them or feed them foods na pang hedgehog jud with vegies & insects especially crickets but I told him na mao kasagaran gina pakaon sa mga hedghogs owner diri sa Phils. mao ni sunod rako....pero he understand kay ala tay choice..but just give them lang daw vegies & crickets & other insects...

[pax]

Doc Guilles is the owner of Animal Wellness kauban niya si Doc Ivy iyang asawa...sa Pet Expo naa sya didto since he is also one or the board member sa IRO...ni duol sya since kaila nami then he ask me if unsa ako gipakaon sa iya og mao to iyang comment na dapat supplement lang dapat ang cat food we need to give them or feed them foods na pang hedgehog jud with vegies & insects especially crickets but I told him na mao kasagaran gina pakaon sa mga hedghogs owner diri sa Phils. mao ni sunod rako....pero he understand kay ala tay choice..but just give them lang daw vegies & crickets & other insects...

@badme dili man mukaon akong hedgie ug veggies or fruits..nikaon nuon siyag mealworms...favorite kayo niya pero nahutdan naman kog mealworms nya wala gihapon namaligya katong akong nailhan na breeder

@tsubaki asa man ang group?

[Albrecht]

@badme dili man mukaon akong hedgie ug veggies or fruits..nikaon nuon siyag mealworms...favorite kayo niya pero nahutdan naman kog mealworms nya wala gihapon namaligya katong akong nailhan na breeder

@tsubaki asa man ang group?

@bad wow!! mura more or less sakto jud diay to ingon ni philip sa pipers supplement lang daw ang catfud nya 2pcs per day ang super worms..? what you think? but butangan pud tingali ug vegies just in case^^ mukaon ba kaya ug kangkong sah..?

[Badme]

HOW TO IDENTIFY COLORS:


WHITE-BELLIED COLORS

Although the term "White-Bellied” is commonly used to refer to a species of hedgehog, the IHA also recognizes it as a separate color category from that of the Algerian colors. A hedgehog exhibiting the color traits of a White-Bellied may or may not exhibit the physical traits. (Smaller body, shorter nose and smaller ears than that of the Algerian) Since the two species have been interbred to produce the domestic hedgehog, the only true trait of the White-Bellied species left is the color as this does not mix with the colors of the Algerian species.
White-Bellied colored hedgehogs can be easily distinguished by looking at the "eye" or "cheek" patches. If the hedgehog has no cheek patches, or if they are very small, consisting of black hairs, then the hedgehog in question is in the White-Bellied color range. If the mask is strong and golden-brown or orange, then the hedgehog is in the Algerian range. This is a far more accurate means of identification than the older method of looking for white quills, rather than the "cream" or off-white colored quills of the Algerian-colored hedgehog.


ALGERIAN COLOURS

Although the term "Algerian'' is commonly used to refer to a species of hedgehog, the IHA also recognizes it as a separate color category from that of the White-Bellied colors. A hedgehog exhibiting the color traits of an Algerian may or may not exhibit the physical traits. (larger body, longer nose and larger ears) Since the two species have been interbred to produce the domestic hedgehog, the only true trait of the Algerian species left is the color as this does not mix with the colors of the White-Bellied species.

Algerian colored hedgehogs can be easily distinguished by looking at the "eye" or "cheek" patches as shown on the picture. If the hedgehog has cheek patches, then the hedgehog in question is in the Algerian color range. If it does not, then the hedgehog is in the White-Bellied range. This is a far more accurate means of identification than the older method of looking for "cream" or off-white colored quills, rather than the white quills of the White-Bellied species.


SNOWFLAKE COLORS


The Snowflake category comprises those animals that possess a fairly even mix of banded and non-banded quills. This gives the hedgehog the appearance of having a light "snowflake'' dusting over its back. This pattern can appear in both White-Bellied and Algerian colors.
There are a total of 28 Snowflake colors—14 White-Bellied and 14 Algerian.


WHITE COLORS


The White category comprises those animals that possess almost 100% solid white quills. The few banded quills that these hedgehogs have are localized to the forehead area, with a few possible across the remainder of the back. These few banded quills on the back, however, should count no more than 10. There is a total of 22 White colors—11 White-Bellied and 11 Algerian.


Source:

Hedgehog Central

[ronnfive]

@Badme, nice infos bro, thanks for the share.^^

@Tsubaki, yeah di pod gyud ko murisk sa langaw, hehehe.^^

[Badme]

Kabalo najud ko mo identify sa Algerian, White Bellied, snowflakes & white colors...isa nalng jud ako probs ani ...unsaon pag identify if, grey, dark grey, brown, cinnamon, apricot and etc hehehe pero sagdi langmaka balo rajud ta basta sige lang jud basa...and research...

[ronnfive]

Kabalo najud ko mo identify sa Algerian, White Bellied, snowflakes & white colors...isa nalng jud ako probs ani ...unsaon pag identify if, grey, dark grey, brown, cinnamon, apricot and etc hehehe pero sagdi langmaka balo rajud ta basta sige lang jud basa...and research...

Yup research gyud, then familiarization sa color difference. For me, regarding apricot, akong basihan kay the red eyes then the color itself is unique it is like a pale orange with some yellow hue.

Here's a good example of a Pale Apricot...

Source: Zerobyte from PPF, link: Philippine Pet Finder • View topic - Zero's Pets 1 MALE LEFT [8-27-2010] UPDATED

Notice the side quills (the most saturated colors) if puros ingon ana ang color almost all of their quills it is an Apricot just like the pic below.

Here's a good example of an Apricot...

Source: Hedgehog Central

[ronnfive]

We've seen the "Grey" but what we don't know is the difference between the Grey and Darker Grey, please refer to this link and check the comment from Seansia and Zerobyte... Philippine Pet Finder • View topic - latios95 Hedgehog MYHERD

Therefore I conclude, if it looks like a Salt and Pepper but the quills are not "Jet Black" that is the Dark Grey.^^

[Albrecht]

awts!!! thats y i dont like to read inet ky mg.nosebleed koT_T..

my baky got the sniffles.. =-(

mas nahan ko sa gpost ni ronn ky klaro jud au ang gpasabot..^^ encircled..^^

[waward]

very nice thread..very nice pet....very informative kau