Huggable Hedgies Hedgehogs

Huggable Hedgies Hedgehogs, African pygmy hedgehogs in central Kentucky, near Lexington, KY, is run by Nikki Roof. With over five years in the hobby, she follows best practices for health screening, maintains detailed records and trades insights with regional hedgehog associations. The small-scale setup features temperature-controlled enclosures, daily enrichment activities and early socialization to ensure young hogs are comfortable around people and handling.

Nikki emphasizes gentle introductions and monitors each animal’s well-being through regular veterinary checkups and careful feeding regimens. Visitors often note the quiet handling sessions and the informative care sheets that come with each litter, reflecting a focus on transparency and long-term support. Each hog receives individualized attention from birth in a calm home environment with appropriate nesting, exercise wheels and supervised exploration sessions. A few past hogs have gone on to serve in local animal-assisted therapy programs, showcasing the breed’s gentle temperament and adaptability.