Gateways Prickly Pear Hedgies

Gateways Prickly Pear Hedgies, African pygmy hedgehogs, Detroit, MI, Michigan and the Great Lakes region near Lansing. Bobbi Vankoevering has more than a decade of experience in small mammal care and follows best practices from hedgehog welfare organizations. Their breeding stock undergoes regular veterinary checkups and voluntary health screenings to identify conditions like obesity or respiratory issues early.

Hedgehogs are born in a quiet, climate-controlled room and introduced to gentle handling and supervised exploration from two weeks old. Enclosures mimic natural habitats with soft bedding, nesting areas and periods of supervised playtime outside the cage. Diets combine high-quality insectivore pellets with fresh insects, supplemented by occasional fruits and vegetables suited to the species. Families praise the calm temperament and friendly nature of the young hedgies and appreciate follow-up support and care instructions. Each hedgehog goes home with detailed care guides, health records and lifetime breeder support for new owners.