are you sure they dont poo everywhere? the set ups on the link Bernie showed were pretty pooy. I really should resist I looks like the start of something very addictive

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It depends on the individual hog, my Jeremy only really poops on his wheel, but others can poop for england

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Most i know generally poo in their wheels and thats about it, some never litter train so could be quite messy before they get a wheel it depends on the hog but they are so much fun regardless of a bit of poo

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Wow, what a brilliant post! I'd never thought about hedgehogs as a pet before but it seems that they would make brilliant, fun little companions!

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I was looking at cages just to get a feel for whats out there and costs. I havent seen a single 1 that I like.

Is it ok to just use plywood or melamine to build your own or do you need to use untreated wood? do they chew?

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I think the carolina storm wheel video has convinced me

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They dont chew like rodents do although they do chew things that smell different just before they annoint

I use a vivarium for my hog and my hubby is going to make a second level in it for me which will be covered in wipe clean material

What kind of wooden cage/enclosure do you have in mind? Im sure i have seen pics of peoples home made vivs that are made from untreated wood although im not sure if that is seen as being ok or not

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Thanks Sarah,

I was thinking something similar to this Great deals on small pet cages and accessories at zooplus: Small Pet Cage Maricopa

but probably with only 1 shelf over 1 end so that its still quite light in there. I would prefer something wipe clean rather than wood which harvests mould and nasties.

I also have an old 4ft indoor rabbit cage that I could probably convert with some acrylic panels tied over the bars on the inside and maybe even a shelf Would need to get rid of an armchair me thinks

I have briefly agreed to meet someone in a few weeks time to meet some hoggies looking forward to seeing what there like, how they smell, if they make me itchy etc

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Oooooh yay for meeting some hoglets You will fall in love with them instantly

That link you posted is quite similar to a viv and a lot of people prefer to use vivs so i cant see it being a problem seeing as you are going to cover the wood anyway which will keep the nasties out of the wood

The only reason i have a viv is because it looks nicer in my living room. Jamie used to be in a zoozone 2 and i found it hard to fit things in (height wise) such as the exercise wheel!

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Who can resist this little face



Jamie annointing

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