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[PeanutTheDwarf]

Hi! So I can get a small pet and I either would love a Syrian hamster or any type of hedgehog! I have done research on both! (more research on hamsters tho.....)

 

I have a 2ft x 4ft cage that would work for a Syrian or a hedgehog. The cage is a DIY cage out of melomine wood and has little platforms.  

 

For a syrian I would put in 11 inches of bedding (aspen and paper) and I would have a large sandbath. I have an 10" wheel and food/water bowls along with hides and everything. I am MUCH more knowledgable on hamsters than hedgehogs and I have had one Winter White in the past. 

 

For a Hedgehog I would have 1/2 the cage be fleece and the other half be a burrowing substrate. I would feed him/her high quality kitten food (1-2 tablespoons a night) along with insects and fruit a couple times a week. 

 

I will be going to college in 4 years and hedgehogs live for 4-7 years. Syrians live for 2-3 years so I wouldn't have to worry about taking the syrian to college with me.....

 

So in conclusion, if I made any mistakes above feel free to correct me (but I mean....don't be mean about it....) and I am split 50/50 over a Syrian or hedgehog. So the next best thing is having online strangers decide for me! 

Edited by PeanutTheDwarf, 14 January 2021 - 03:28 AM.

[Remy]

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Hi! So I can get a small pet and I either would love a Syrian hamster or any type of hedgehog! I have done loads of research on both!
 
I have a 2ft x 4ft cage that would work for a Syrian or a hedgehog. The cage is a DIY cage out of melomine wood and has little platforms.  
 
For a syrian I would put in 11 inches of bedding (aspen and paper) and I would have a large sandbath. I have an 10" wheel and food/water bowls along with hides and everything. I am MUCH more knowledgable on hamsters than hedgehogs and I have had one Winter White in the past. 
 
For a Hedgehog I would have 1/2 the cage be fleece and the other half be a burrowing substrate. I would feed him/her high quality kitten food (1-2 tablespoons a night) along with insects and fruit a couple times a week. 
 
I will be going to college in 4 years and hedgehogs live for 4-7 years. Syrians live for 2-3 years so I wouldn't have to worry about taking the syrian to college with me.....
 
So in conclusion, if I made any mistakes above feel free to correct me (but I mean....don't be mean about it....) and I am split 50/50 over a Syrian or hedgehog. So the next best thing is having online strangers decide for me! 

Hello!

Hedgehogs actually shouldn’t have kitten food, just regular adult cat food is best since it has less fat. Also, what do you plan on doing regarding keeping the hedgehog warm? If college is going to be an issue, I’d recommend getting a hamster.

[Thatfuzballufound]

I literally was exactly the same, but then I realised the price of hedgehogs and also my parents saying no to a hedgehog. Also, do you have a vet care for a hedge hog as they are very hard to find. Also, I know spikes hedgehog food is available dry and moist in the UK but not sure I the us soz

[PeanutTheDwarf]

I literally was exactly the same, but then I realised the price of hedgehogs and also my parents saying no to a hedgehog. Also, do you have a vet care for a hedge hog as they are very hard to find. Also, I know spikes hedgehog food is available dry and moist in the UK but not sure I the us soz Thank you! I do have vet care avalible and I have enough money for either. 

 

 

I recommend hedgehog, but for college purposes I would definitely do syrian.  Ok well since college wouldn't be an issue I guess one vote for hedgehog lol

 

 

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Hello!

Hedgehogs actually shouldn’t have kitten food, just regular adult cat food is best since it has less fat. Ok! Good to know thanks!   Also, what do you plan on doing regarding keeping the hedgehog warm?  I found a heating pad on amazon that is for small animals and it can keep the cage 75-80 degrees  If college is going to be an issue, I’d recommend getting a hamster.  It wouldn't be an issue! I just thought I'd say that lol

[Tater]

Im pretty sure that heating pads shouldnt be used. I dont know why..but I think I heard it somewhere.

Heat pads can be used as long as they are being used safely and correctly

[PeanutTheDwarf]

Im pretty sure that heating pads shouldnt be used. I dont know why..but I think I heard it somewhere.

 

 

Heat pads can be used as long as they are being used safely and correctly

Thanks! I think I will use a pad over a lamp because my rabbits could knock over a lamp.....

 

Thank you to everyone who answered! I think that I will get a Syrian because they are less costly and I wouldn't have to worry about when college comes. But idk yet....I think I will decide in a couple months because that's when my parents said I could get another pet! Thank you!

Edited by PeanutTheDwarf, 14 January 2021 - 07:52 AM.

[missPixy]

One big difference for me was cleaning up after them. Hedgehog poop is WAY messier and smellier than hamster poop.