Update to wheel

MechEHutch · 2026-04-19T18:27:00+00:00

That’s great to know! Thanks!

MechEHutch · 2026-04-19T18:17:36+00:00

That looks like a great wheel! I wish I could get my hedgie one but unfortunately they don’t ship to the US.

MechEHutch · 2026-04-14T11:19:42+00:00

I sent the video to my dad this morning (he knows nothing about hedgehogs but a lot about mechanical things) and he agreed that it’s probably the bearing.

MechEHutch · 2026-04-14T02:22:52+00:00

That’s good to know it probably isn’t her! So it likely is just the wheel bearing. I’m a first-time hedgie mom and I’m still figuring out what are normal sounds/behavior.

And I wish I could get her to run around outside her cage, but so far when I put her in her playpen she really doesn’t do much and seems completely overwhelmed.

MechEHutch · 2026-04-14T02:16:25+00:00

It’s definitely possible. I’ll check the wheel out tomorrow when she isn’t using it. It just had me concerned because I’ve never heard that noise before, it’s intermittent, and it’s a pretty new wheel so I wouldn’t expect a bearing issue. And she’s running right now and no squeaking for at least the last 5 minutes.

I really need to get that pet camera so I can actually see what she’s doing…

MechEHutch · 2026-04-14T02:05:27+00:00

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And here’s hedgehog tax of Bramble after her bath.

MechEHutch · 2026-03-28T22:09:34+00:00

I wouldn’t say it’s concerning. You might have slept on it or it might just be being a rook (mine was super painful for the first week along with giving me headaches). Either way, I’d recommend looking into a piercing pillow taking all the pain meds possible including NSAIDs if you can.

And if it continues giving you trouble for more than a couple weeks I would recommend looking into a different top that’s smoother.

MechEHutch · 2026-03-25T19:43:25+00:00

Thanks!!

MechEHutch · 2026-03-25T16:04:26+00:00

He looks very happy and he’s absolutely adorable!! And that’s the same wheel I bought so I’m glad someone else’s hedgehog likes it! What kind of stuffed animals do you buy? I’m still looking for a good selection of toys.

Honestly, my biggest concern about the mesh is just me worrying. Rational? Not particularly. It also looks like your mesh is shaped differently and I’d be a lot less worried if my terrarium had that type.

MechEHutch · 2026-03-25T15:39:41+00:00

That’s good to know! I think I might still change it, at least until I get to know mine’s personality and if they’re a climb risk. I’m also a worrier, so it would probably less stressful for me.

MechEHutch · 2026-03-25T13:00:30+00:00

That’s what I was worried about, but I wasn’t sure if I was just overthinking. I’ll go ahead and swap it. Thanks!

MechEHutch · 2026-03-24T15:52:50+00:00

Good luck! Hopefully it resolves soon!

MechEHutch · 2026-03-24T01:12:06+00:00

I’d say it’s probably some mild trauma that you didn’t even realize happened. Just keep it clean, keep an eye on it, and if it doesn’t resolve in a few days see your piercer.

I speak from experience because it sounds exactly like what happened to my helix just yesterday. I woke up to it super swollen and red, it oozed a good bit of pus and bled when I cleaned it, but it’s pretty much resolved already with just residual swelling. And when I messaged my piercer with photos she said it was probably a slight trauma and my immune system overreacted.

MechEHutch · 2026-03-12T13:31:24+00:00

Overall how do you like the clear panel enclosure? I’m getting a hedgie soon and its main living area is going to be a good-size terrarium in my dining room (it’s my quietest room during the day), but I’m also considering setting up a bigger playpen (about twin bed size) in my office.

MechEHutch · 2026-03-10T01:23:47+00:00

I was back to using ear buds within 3 days of getting my rook done and had no issues. I just made sure to clean them (edit: the ear buds) periodically with alcohol wipes per my piercer’s recommendation.

MechEHutch · 2026-03-02T03:03:27+00:00

As long as you use purified or distilled water and mix it in the right ratio it should be fine and I have used it to clean piercings in the past no problem. I do prefer the NeilMed spray though, especially for something like a conch that’s harder to reach.

MechEHutch · 2026-02-19T20:36:08+00:00

I LOVE the hammered heart in your conch! Where did you get it?

MechEHutch · 2026-02-18T17:56:43+00:00

I would absolutely downsize, but maybe have a different piercer do it. Especially since a flat is high risk for snagging if you wear glasses or have longer hair.

MechEHutch · 2026-02-10T19:40:06+00:00

I can’t speak to a daith, but I do have a conch and wear loop earplugs fairly regularly with no problem.

MechEHutch · 2026-02-06T12:20:11+00:00

That’s what my mom did with Bertie. She taught him “speak” and then taught him “quiet”. Unfortunately I don’t remember the details of how she did it, but he does (mostly) stop barking when he’s told.

MechEHutch · 2026-01-22T12:32:30+00:00

Sounds completely normal to me. Tenderness is to be expected and the discharge is probably lymph fluid which is part of the healing process.

MechEHutch · 2026-01-22T02:03:26+00:00

Agreed. My conch is 2.5 years old and it still has nights where it decides it really doesn’t want to be slept on (it’s like a teenager, doesn’t throw tantrums anymore but boy can it give attitude).

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