Diet in the Wild | Beetles, Ants, Termites, Grasshoppers, Moths, Centipedes, Earthworms |
Diet in Captivity | Dry Cat food, Mink and, Ferret food, Cooked poultry (never raw meat), Cooked egg (never raw) |
Diet Supplements (treats) | Insects (mealworms, crickets, etc) - Assorted fruits and vegetables |
Dairy Products | Hedgehogs are mildly lactose intolerant. Dairy products should be fed sparingly or not at all |
Suggested Nutritional Requirements | |
Protein | Suggested requirement – 22% |
Fat | Suggested – 5% |
Fiber | Suggested – 15% |
Calcium | Suggested – 0.9% |
Phosphorus | Suggested – 0.9% |
Iron | Suggested – 75 ppm |
Recommended Caloric Intake | 70-100 calories per day |
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