💩 Confessions of a Hedgie Parent: Things I Wasn’t Ready For
Before I brought my hedgehogs home, I thought I was ready. I did the research. I joined the Facebook groups. I watched the YouTube tutorials. I had fleece liners folded with military precision.
And yet… nothing could have prepared me for this life. So here it is—my unfiltered list of “I was NOT ready” confessions from the hedgie trenches.
1. 💩 The Poop… Is Everywhere
You think you know. You don’t know.
Snuggle time? Poop.
Desk exploration? Poop.
Holding them for two seconds to show a friend? 🧼 Guess what—poop.
It’s like they have a sixth sense for maximum comedic timing. Aurora especially—she has turned pooping into an Olympic sport.
2. 🦔 The
Personalities
No two hedgies are alike. One might love snuggles, the other will huff at you like an offended Victorian duchess. Some are quiet, some will rearrange their cage like an angry little interior decorator at 3am.
And when they bond with you? Oh man—it’s magic. But they make you earn it.
3. 🧾 The Surprise Vet Bills
“Oh, it’s just a tiny pet, how expensive can they be?”
Cue dramatic music.
Finding an exotic vet who knows hedgehogs, scheduling emergency poop exams, or checking mysterious sneezes… yeah, your wallet will feel it.
4. ⏰ The Weird Sleep Hours
They’re nocturnal. You know that. But you don’t fully understand until you’re bonding with your hedgie at 10:45pm, half-asleep, trying not to drop them while also watching them sprint on their wheel like they’re late for a Zoom meeting.
5. 🥹 The Unexpected Emotions
No one tells you how attached you’ll get. How much you’ll worry about their weight, or celebrate their first time eating a new treat. Or how losing one (like sweet Amore 💛) can leave such a quiet, aching space in your heart.
Final Thoughts:
Being a hedgie parent is chaotic, hilarious, messy, and absolutely worth it. If you’re in the middle of poop-cleaning despair, or still trying to figure out why your hedgehog hates every hideout you buy—hang in there. You’re doing great. And your tiny, spiky gremlin loves you (even if they won’t admit it).
For more hedgehog care tips, fun stories, and updates, be sure to check out our website at Setareh Hedgehogs. Don't forget to follow along on Instagram @setarehhedgehogs to see more adorable hedgie moments. We can’t wait to share the quill-filled fun with you!
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