Morning Star Hedgehogs

06/25/2024

Believe it or not there is only 1 little one left from the litters just posted!!
No worries - Here's a sneak peek at Blair's littles - For those of you requesting lighter colors and white faces - wait till you see the next 2 litters ❤❤❤

06/25/2024

Kahlua x Silas Litter of 4 Ready to go home July 1
Celeste x Perry Litter of 4 Ready to go home July 3
Babies are now posted to the website and available to those on the wait list. Once the wait list makes their selections any babies not claimed will be available to the general public. If you are interested in one of my babies I would suggest joining the wait list for first selection. DM for more information on how to give your very own bundle of quills a home :)

06/25/2024

Get ready…. New litters will be posted today!

I believe I missed the solstice…. But this is way too adorable not to share from our Hedgeucate Yourself Facebook group. If you have not joined, you should!

06/11/2024

I warned you a lot going on over here! Bittersweet may be retiring after this litter - she is not a fabulous mom and her litter sizes are dwindling - Although look at this only child (is she staying... probably - sorry... genetics come first) She is getting all the benefit of mom's highly nutritious milk - she's a big girl. Hoping she will add to the breeding program and not get too terribly large girth and robust make great momma's but if they're too large it can be dangerous to breed with them....

06/11/2024

There are a lot of new babies in the nest - - This little one.... Oh My Heart! I am almost 100% certain she will remain here - I want to preserve the MooShu x Kahlua legacy into the future.... JUST OH MY HEART ❤🦔❤

06/11/2024

Muriel: NO body shaming! This girl is on the larger side. Too large for me to feel comfortable breeding with her. She can be quite snarky as you can see in the pictures she is always "en-guarde" She also LOVES her food - especially fresh foods and insects she will have to be on nutrition watch for her weight. Contact me to meet Muriel and see if you are "her person/people"

06/11/2024

I have two girls retiring that are in need of their quillever homes...

Topaz was born here and had 3 litters. The last of her litters she wasn't producing enough milk after week 2 and began losing interest in "momming". I believe it to be in her best interest to retire her and let her live out her life as a loved pet in a family. She is a very busy girl who really enjoys exploring. I always prefer homes with experience for adults but a home with children could be appropriate for her as well. Contact me to set up an appointment to meet Topaz. Small re-homing fee applies.

06/08/2024

***update***. This beautiful girl is on hold. Hoping that she has found her family 🤞🏻❤️🏠🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

Izzy. DOB: 11/11/2021 This little girl breaks my heart... The teenager being older now and involved in travel and sports no longer has time for her and I was asked to take her back. (My babies are always welcome to come home for any reason) When she went to her home back in Jan of 22 she weighed 282 grams..... When she was returned May of 24 she weighed a meager 238 grams 😞 She was VERY frail looking concave abdomen no fat on her at all.... my poor baby should have been closer to 400g. Her line was one of the best in my herd: MooShu x Bonni And her coloring is magnificent.... She has a GREAT temperament and could even fit in with a first time owner. I will be asking a small re-homing fee for her.... After working on a proper diet she is weighing in at 380g and I have given her a wheel again.....❤

06/08/2024

Good Morning! I am reaching out looking for families for two hedgehogs that have found their way back home....
Nena DOB 12/21/22 The child that was caring for her lost interest, she became solitary and the family gave her to another family - - after trying with her for 4 months things didn't work out and the new family contacted me and has brought her back here.
She is a handfull of huffiness - she will come out for me she is a quick one and will need an owner that has the patience of a saint :) There is no fee for her, I just want her to find the right home to care for her for the rest of her life...

05/29/2024

This little man came all the way from Florida to join our herd… he is really beautiful (poor guy is going through a major quill right now so he’s just a little on the cranky side).
Thanks to Coley Emde of Prickley Pet Parents for entrusting him to us.

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day…. Whether human, furry or full of spikes. I wish you all the best Mother’s Day!

05/05/2024

Sneak peek on up coming litters: Beautiful, friendly - available to waitlist first. (to join the waitlist go to my website www.morningstarhedgehogs.com and click the babies for sale page)
Dutchess Diedre x Floki Litter of 5 Born 4/3
Espinete X Silas Litter of 4 Born 4/8

05/04/2024

I have two beautiful girls looking for their retirement homes. If you are interested contact me to meet them. Both have wonderful personalities and would do well in any home.

04/27/2024

Ernest DOB 11/17/2023
This little guy has been hanging around here with hopes of breeding but he has other ideas. After pairing him with 2 girls and failing, I believe he would do better enjoying the pet life with a loving family. Born 11/17/2023 Contact us for more information
# =mshedgehogs

04/27/2024

Juniper DOB 2/18/2024.
This beautiful girl went home early April, the care was more than they had time for sadly she was returned. Juniper is a sweet girl with a great temperament this is ready for her new adventure Contact me for more info

04/23/2024

Hedgehogs may try them this year!

Properly prepared cicadas can be a culinary delight, providing a sustainable and protein-rich option for adventurous food enthusiasts eager to explore new recipes with these edible insects. | RECIPES: bit.ly/4b2mloA

04/21/2024

A little frustration this morning. I have come across an individual who lives in Michigan who literally owns a personal zoo. Claims to be a rescue and a sanctuary. Appears to have an animal show, and is breeding hedgehogs. He is properly licensed so I will give him kudos for that…. However, he is telling his customers that if they want care information, they can look it up on the Internet. And he is selling these animals at four weeks old. They should not even leave their mom until they are five weeks. And not until minimum 6 to 7 weeks of age.

Anyone in the Michigan area that is looking for a Hedgehog please make sure you do your due diligence .. Hedgehogs should never be sold before they are six or seven weeks old the earliest.

When I suggested that they should not be sold this early … I was blocked, my personal opinion he is not a breeder he is what we call a “greeder” 😞

Oh wait, I forgot *** he is advertising as selling his Hedgehogs the cheapest in the country***

04/16/2024

Finally posting the girls in Seren x Floki litter! Both are still available to the waitlist.

04/06/2024

SCAMMERS: Be aware there are people scamming and collecting hundreds even upwards of a thousand dollars from unsuspecting buyers.

They are getting REALLY GOOD at looking legit. Websites, facebook, pages, false comments/reviews.

It is a buyer beware world we live in unfortunately. They are seeming so real you can almost reach out and touch them - One such scam even has someone else's house address on their site when you google search and CLAIMS to be USDA Licensed.

How to tell the difference:

BEFORE YOU SEND ANY MONEY
Do NOT send money blindly put them off until you have had a chance to do some checking on them. Even ask for a phone number to be able to speak to them.

Ask to speak to them - ON THE PHONE - Not through FB Messenger or text.

IF they claim USDA - Easy to verify go to the APHIS Animal Welfare Website and Search the business name - Call the USDA office the person answering the phone can also assist you in verifying.

Check their profile. If it is new and has limited friends, it is very likely a scammer.

They usually start the conversation by asking YOUR location instead of providing theirs.

If they comment on multiple posts within a group for different states. They say they are from EVERYWHERE across the country.
And that they can ship within a day.

They do not use traceable means to get your money - usually cash app. Make sure IF you are paying a breeder pay only your deposit up front through a traceable payment service, where if you are scammed you have a legal recourse to get your money back. NEVER USE CASH APP. Pay the balance for your animal directly to your breeder AT THE TIME YOU ARE PICKING UP YOUR ANIMAL standing face to face with your breeder.
*** If you are having your animal shipped to you: Your breeder will provide you with the flight number airway bill and Health Certificate REQUIRED to ship via AIR. If by ground: You should still get a Health Certificate and the breeder should only be shipping through USDA Licensed transporters - which again are easily verified through the USDA. CALL the transport and verify they have a shipment scheduled - speak to them otherwise it might just be a false transport service to support the scammer.

Take the time to do your due diligence to PROTECT yourself and your family from financial loss and emotional disappointment.

A scammer will do everything they can to reel you in to sending them money - First a deposit - - the balance before they can ship - - then they will tell you there are additional paperwork fees and overnight air charges of up to $500 - $1000 dollars.

If something seems fishy, it probably is. I have had 2 families in 2 months scammed by Royal Hedgies - - They look very very real.... One family was scammed over $1k Protect yourself and verify the people you are talking to are REAL.

04/06/2024

Oh my word the beautiful babies in the nest right now!! There are currently 2 litters that will be ready to go home soon. Take a peek at Seren x Floki These boys are outstanding (There are 2 beautiful girls - I'm deciding if I will keep one)

03/28/2024

For those of you that may not know - I am a Music Director in my local Church...

I will be unavailable for normal operations until after Easter Sunday.

Have a Happy Easter everyone!

03/17/2024

And yes, I am hoarding this litter.... Journee x Isaac
outstanding boys - - love their facial markings ❤❤❤

03/17/2024

Wow has it been that long since I posted?? - The last litter of babies got swooped up before I could even get them posted on social media - Here comes another litter :) I am debating on keeping the boy in this litter to preserve lineage - - Still deciding

Liliana x Paulie Born 2/18/2024 Offering to the waitlist first... ❤🦔❤

02/06/2024

The next litter with babies still available
Lexa X Moo Shu
This was not an easy litter - Lexa had a very big litter of 8, all were doing well until 5 days after they were born. Lexa had all the classic signs of lactose hypocalcemia. Also known as Milk Fever. Milk fever can occur when large amounts of calcium are drained from the mom's system into her milk and exceeds her ability to replace it creating a life threatening drop in blood calcium levels. I have never experienced this in 13 years of breeding. The babies were immediately removed and fostered with Mariposa/Hennie and Hollie. Unfortunately, not all survived, and I will not jeopardize Lexa's health in breeding her again. She will be retiring.

Breeding is not easy.

These babies are outstanding in temperament and looks - If I could keep the entire litter

02/04/2024

Babies are finally ready to go home and looking for their quillever homes. Those on the waitlist let me know if someone catches your eye...
Hennie x Floki Litter of 2
Lutra x Wexton Litter of 5

More pictures will be posted tomorrow :)

02/04/2024

I have a spikey floof that is looking for his people... He is soo cranky and wants no part of being held by humans. I have no explanation as to why he is the way he is just that It Suits Him :) If you have experience and a huffing ball of hate would complete your life message me and we can set up an appointment for you to me the king of crabbiness.

02/02/2024

Happy National Hedgehog Day!

01/23/2024

Another beautiful litter is almost ready to go home...
Sorry the Female Blaze is staying here and joining the herd - she is a mini-me of her mother Mariposa and she comes from very strong lines....
Mariposa was a fabulous mom and the babies are outstanding in temperament they would be a wonderful addition to any family.

01/23/2024

I have not produced a leucistic ( full reverse) for quite a while… sneak peek at one of Lutra’s babies.. this boy is not an albino…