LEH Policies & Care
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Long-Eared Hedgehog care
Care requirements of long-eared hedgehogs (LEH) is very different from that of your typical African pygmy hedgehog (APH). Some of the differences include:
- Higher protein based diet in addition to the balanced nutrition of high quality cat kibble, such as:
- Live Insects
- Raw ground meat mixtures
- Small whole prey - mice, chicks, etc.
- Eggs - they love raw quail eggs.
- Live Insects
- Large enclosures. We require a minimum 10-12 sq ft.
- Lots of free roam time outside of the cage.
- More enrichment and mental stimulation. They love to play with interactive cat toys
- Higher prey/hunting drive.
- Typically LEH will not ball up like APH. However, LEH may choose to bite when scare or aggravated, instead.
- Because of this, we do not recommend LEH as a pet for small children or the novice/timid handler or first time hedgehog owners.
- Because of this, we do not recommend LEH as a pet for small children or the novice/timid handler or first time hedgehog owners.
- Consistent handling is NECESSARY to keep them less timid and less “bitey”. Please note these are animals and temperament and personality do vary.
- LEH are very curious and do use their mouths to explore.
- Some LEH may be slightly larger than your average APH, but like all animals, they come in all shapes and sizes, too.
- Have longer nails and quick - make sure to only clip around the quick.
- Average lifespan of 7 years vs. only 5 for APH.
Sale Policies
Our Long-Eared Hedgehogs are Pets Only
We will not sell to breeders for breeding purposes at this time.
We do not sell to wholesalers or pet stores.
The owners of mylilhedgies reserve the right to refuse service at any time.
We do not sell to pet homes that intend to breed their Long-eared hedgehog.
We do not allow Long-eared hedgehogs of the opposite sex to go to the same home.
We will not sell to breeders for breeding purposes at this time.
We do not sell to wholesalers or pet stores.
The owners of mylilhedgies reserve the right to refuse service at any time.
We do not sell to pet homes that intend to breed their Long-eared hedgehog.
We do not allow Long-eared hedgehogs of the opposite sex to go to the same home.
Pricing
Prices for our Long-eared hedgehogs range from $600-$800 for the Long-eared only.
Reservation and Deposits
If you are interested in buying a Long-Eared Hedgehog from us please fill out the LE Reservation Form
To Reserve any LEH you must have an approved reservation form submitted well as a $250 non-refundable deposit placed to reserve and hold the baby of your choice until pick up. This deposit comes directly off the price of the baby you pick. The $250 non-refundable deposit is Required to hold any LEH baby. The outstanding balance is to be paid on/or prior to pick up.
We will not accept deposits until our reservation form has been filled out. After the form has been submitted to be reviewed the selection process may begin, other wise you will not be emailed to choose a baby. Completing the form does not guarantee that you will be sold a hedgehog from MLH, as the owners of mylilhedgies reserve the right to refuse service at any time. We will not sell to breeders unless specifically contacted about breeding first or we have a working relationship with you.
To Reserve any LEH you must have an approved reservation form submitted well as a $250 non-refundable deposit placed to reserve and hold the baby of your choice until pick up. This deposit comes directly off the price of the baby you pick. The $250 non-refundable deposit is Required to hold any LEH baby. The outstanding balance is to be paid on/or prior to pick up.
We will not accept deposits until our reservation form has been filled out. After the form has been submitted to be reviewed the selection process may begin, other wise you will not be emailed to choose a baby. Completing the form does not guarantee that you will be sold a hedgehog from MLH, as the owners of mylilhedgies reserve the right to refuse service at any time. We will not sell to breeders unless specifically contacted about breeding first or we have a working relationship with you.
Appointments
- Babies go home at 8 weeks, depending on weight.
- Once your baby is ready to go home you have 2 weeks to book an appointment for pick up, unless other arrangements are made prior to reserving a baby. After 2 weeks we charge boarding at a rate of $25 a day.
- We allow appointments to be cancelled with twenty-four hours notice.
- If you're going to be late, please notify us. If you're more than twenty minutes late, we will ask you to reschedule.
Going Home
The day your baby goes home you will need to bring a pet safe Travel carrier to take your baby home in, this is the responsibility of the new owner to purchase. Suitable carriers include small cat carriers or the Livingworld Paws2go carrier.
If you can not find one please contact us at lest a week ahead of pick up time to let us know you will need to purchase one from us upon pick up for $30. On the day of pick up our outstanding balance must be paid to take your baby home.
Babies are available to go home starting at the age of 8 weeks old depending on weight.
Your baby will go home with food to start them off and they will be treated for mites prior to going home.
while here we encourage you to ask any questions you may still have.
If you can not find one please contact us at lest a week ahead of pick up time to let us know you will need to purchase one from us upon pick up for $30. On the day of pick up our outstanding balance must be paid to take your baby home.
Babies are available to go home starting at the age of 8 weeks old depending on weight.
Your baby will go home with food to start them off and they will be treated for mites prior to going home.
while here we encourage you to ask any questions you may still have.
Shipping
We offer shipping to all provinces within Canada. We ship with West Jet Cargo, shipping is available from April to November. We charge the cost of the flight plus supplies for shipping we charge $180 with West jet.
for shipping we require full payment the day before the booked flight Departs from Toronto.
We also offer delivery or meeting part way, fees vary depending on location.
for shipping we require full payment the day before the booked flight Departs from Toronto.
We also offer delivery or meeting part way, fees vary depending on location.
Health
Hedgehog babies are guaranteed to be healthy at the time of purchase. If with in 7 days your hedgehog is confirmed by the licensed vet to be ill in health, and the cause of illness is clearly attributable to Mylilhedgies, the hedgehog(s) may, upon written diagnosis from said veterinarian, be returned for another hedgehog(s) of equal value, all veterinary cost are the responsibility of the buyer.
We do recommend families have their new hedgehog (regardless of age) examined by a licensed veterinarian who is experienced with hedgehogs, within 4 days of the date of pickup. Failing to do so could Void our guarantee.
All hedgehogs born at Mylilhedgies, from our own breeding herd, come with a congenital health guarantee until the age of 6 months. This guarantee covers any congenital defects or illnesses (a congenital disease is something that is present at birth, which can be either hereditary or acquired) if your hedgehog is to die before the age of 6 months, and a vet necropsy must be provided stating that the hedgehog had a congenital defect or illness.
Mylilhedgies health guarantee does Not apply to: accidental death or injury; a treatable or communicable diseases; illness or injury due to improper care or diet; Death from natural causes or anything caused by negligence or abuse. This guarantee also does not apply to any faults or defects that were disclosed at the time of purchase.
We do recommend families have their new hedgehog (regardless of age) examined by a licensed veterinarian who is experienced with hedgehogs, within 4 days of the date of pickup. Failing to do so could Void our guarantee.
All hedgehogs born at Mylilhedgies, from our own breeding herd, come with a congenital health guarantee until the age of 6 months. This guarantee covers any congenital defects or illnesses (a congenital disease is something that is present at birth, which can be either hereditary or acquired) if your hedgehog is to die before the age of 6 months, and a vet necropsy must be provided stating that the hedgehog had a congenital defect or illness.
Mylilhedgies health guarantee does Not apply to: accidental death or injury; a treatable or communicable diseases; illness or injury due to improper care or diet; Death from natural causes or anything caused by negligence or abuse. This guarantee also does not apply to any faults or defects that were disclosed at the time of purchase.
Return policies
If you decide after you get your Long-eared hedgehog or have reserved a baby that it is not the right pet for you it Must come back to us no exceptions.
We will take the Long-eared hedgehog back at any time but a refund will only be given within 30 days.
Percentage given if the Long-eared hedgehog is returned within:
1 -14 days from the date of purchase is 50% minus the deposit.
15-30 days from the date of purchase is 25% minus the deposit.
After 31 days it is considered a full return and no money will be given.
We will take the Long-eared hedgehog back at any time but a refund will only be given within 30 days.
Percentage given if the Long-eared hedgehog is returned within:
1 -14 days from the date of purchase is 50% minus the deposit.
15-30 days from the date of purchase is 25% minus the deposit.
After 31 days it is considered a full return and no money will be given.