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The answer depends on the individual hedgehog.
As a general rule hedgies are devoted and caring mothers, taking exceptional care of their young and being highly, highly protective. However, there are hogs that simply don't make good mothers and don't take good care of the young.
However, a hedgehogs self-preservation will always win over her protective instincts. If a mother hedgehog feels that the den is threatened, she will eat her young. This is a sad but very common occurence in the world of hedgehog breeding.
Males have nothing to do with raising the young. If a breeder leaves a male in with a female that gives birth, he will eat the young.
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What do hedgehogs feed their babies?
Mother's milk.
How many hedgehogs are in a hedgehog burrow?
One unless it is a female with babies. Hedgehogs are a solitary species.
Why do Hedgehogs have spikes on there body?
to protect there babies and themselves
Do hedgehogs suckle?
Yes, babies (hoglets) suckle.
Does Uncle Bill's pet shop sell hedgehogs?
yes, uncle bill's pet shop do sell hedgehogs. I have sold my hedgehog babies to them.
Do hedgehogs live in dens?
The hedgehogs live in a burrow or den. They mostly live alone unless the female hedgehog is still nursing babies.
Are hedgehogs easy pets to take care of?
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How do mother hedgehogs feed their babies?
Hedgehogs are mammals, when they are first born they nurse from the mother, then the mother will eventually introduce their normal diet.
Can hedgehogs eat boloney?
No! Hedgehogs are never to be given processed foods. It contains FAR too much fat and salt for hedgehogs.
How much do hedgehogs cost in England?
Hedgehogs are wild animals in England - you find them in your gardens.
How do monkeys take care of babies?
hold them, play with them, clean them , protect them, they look after their babies much the same way a human mother does.,
How do zebras take care of their babies?
They take care of their babies like horses do!
