USDA License 31-A-0430
Located in Leetonia, Ohio
Grace, the hedgie that inspired us to pursue this journey.
HuckStar Hedgehogs was the vision of two moms who happened upon meeting this pretty girl to the left. Once we started planning and implementing our breeding program, we were even more determined to become amongst the best of all breeders this country has to offer. Being the best doesn't mean we are the biggest. It means we have a true love for the hedgehog, and are committed to giving them the best living environment and attention. The end result being a wonderful companion animal for others to enjoy. Our hedgies are raised in our homes, in spacious cages, are handled daily, and are among our families and furry friends. We do NOT breed for profit, and strongly oppose breeding ANY domestic animal for profit. This leads to exploitation and maltreatment of animals. Most quality breeders put much more investment into their business than they will ever see in profit. We are advocates of treating all domestic animals with kindness and the best of care. Acquiring a domesticated animal should never be an impulse decision and should be well researched keeping in mind this is a commitment for the lifetime of the chosen animal. We have not taken our decision to breed hedgehogs lightly, and have done extensive research into this breed. We strongly discourage breeding practices in many areas of the domestic animal world including our beloved canines.
We have two breeding locations in the hope that we will be able to offer hedgehogs more frequently, without sacrificing the quality of time we spend with the babies. Our hedgehogs are raised in our homes, amongst the noise of active families. We believe in full disclosure, and when you visit, you will see our parent hedgehogs and how they live.
We have two breeding locations in the hope that we will be able to offer hedgehogs more frequently, without sacrificing the quality of time we spend with the babies. Our hedgehogs are raised in our homes, amongst the noise of active families. We believe in full disclosure, and when you visit, you will see our parent hedgehogs and how they live.
The breeding of African Pygmy Hedgehogs is fairly new having started in the US in the 1980's-90's. They are not wild animals and have been bred for domestication. These hedgehogs are hybrids of African white bellied and Algerian hedgehogs. They are of the spiny sub-class Erinaceinae. They are not rodents, do not have an odor, and are NOT meant to be acquired and left in a cage. Their domestication is still very new, and responsible breeders will breed for good health and temperament.
Hedgehogs require much time and patience in order to help them acclimate to human touch. We will handle all babies on a daily basis to begin this process, but a potential owner can expect to allot at least 45 minutes per day for bonding time and allowing your hedge to have some free range roaming time outside of cage. Hedgehogs are very solitary creatures. They will get used to their owners and being handled, but this takes time and commitment. We do not recommend a hedgehog pet for children under ten who will be expected to be a sole caregiver to the animal.
Welcome, and enjoy visiting our site and considering HuckStar Hedgehogs for your future companion.
Hedgehogs require much time and patience in order to help them acclimate to human touch. We will handle all babies on a daily basis to begin this process, but a potential owner can expect to allot at least 45 minutes per day for bonding time and allowing your hedge to have some free range roaming time outside of cage. Hedgehogs are very solitary creatures. They will get used to their owners and being handled, but this takes time and commitment. We do not recommend a hedgehog pet for children under ten who will be expected to be a sole caregiver to the animal.
Welcome, and enjoy visiting our site and considering HuckStar Hedgehogs for your future companion.
Sincerely,
Christa & Justine
Christa & Justine
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