Shropshire Hedgehogs

Shropshire Hedgehogs is now one of just eleven breeders recommended by the UKAPH registry.

Unfortunately Branston Prickle and Rhubarb will not be producing any further litters due to a lack of time to care for and find the best homes for their hoglets. African Pygmy Hedgehog breeding and ownership is a thoroughly enjoyable hobby and this website will remain here for the benefit of anyone seeking information on their care; alternatively we stay more than happy to hear from those who find themselves still in search of advice.

Our sincere apologies to those who have been on the waiting list or were hoping to find a hoglet through us in the future.

Before you decide to take on an African Pygmy Hedgehog you should always seriously consider your choice in the long run, not just what you want at this moment in time. Some of the questions you should ask yourself are as follows:

• Without daily handling, your hedgehog will return to its wild instincts and become untamed, which will cause distress to your hedgehog when you do feel like handling him or her. Do you have the time to handle your hedgehog on a daily basis?
• Do you have the space to supply an ideally sized cage for your hedgehog to live in?
• Will you have anyone to baby-sit your hedgehog when you are away?
• Are you fully willing and equally interested in researching the African Pygmy Hedgehog in order to provide the best care for your pet?

When you collect your hedgehog, you will be supplied with his or her Certificate of Registration for the UKAPH Registry, a supply of his or her foods, some used bedding and a lifetime of aftercare.

Our current litter

Born to Cheddar and Branston Prickle on the 17th of May 2009.

Previous litters

Born to Rhubarb and Branston Prickle on the 8th of April 2009.

Born to Cheddar and Branston Pickle on the 5th of June 2008.