Established in 2008, Penny's Prickly Pigs is an experienced small-scale hedgehog breeding program located in Pittsboro, NC. We track pedigrees of all of our hedgehogs.
We maintain a small family to make sure each hoglet gets necessary personal attention and socialization. For this reason we do not breed for quantity, but rather quality in health and personality.
We do not ship our hedgehogs. Pick-up is available in Pittsboro, NC.
We maintain a small family to make sure each hoglet gets necessary personal attention and socialization. For this reason we do not breed for quantity, but rather quality in health and personality.
We do not ship our hedgehogs. Pick-up is available in Pittsboro, NC.
new litters expected spring 2022
Many of you have been so patient for a Penny's Prickly Pig hedgehog. We are thrilled to announce that we will resume breeding in Spring 2022, and expect litters late Spring. If you are already on the waitlist, look out for an email over the coming months on our exciting news. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please continue reading on our hedgehog adoption process.
So You want a hedgehog...
So you've determined a hedgehog is the right pet for you? To get on the waiting list and take your new little one home follow the following three steps:
step 1: fill out an adoption application
In order to be placed on the waiting list, you must fill out a short adoption application. Please be patient as we review each application. You will be added to the waiting list in the order in which we receive your adoption application.
Once you are on the waiting list, we will contact you as soon as we have a hedgehog available. Please make sure you have a valid email address on your questionnaire. If you do not respond to our emails about your status on the waiting list within the designated time, we will assume you are no longer interested and begin contacting other individuals. The waiting list process varies depending on the breeding schedule.
STEP 2: place a deposit
Once you have been notified that a hedgehog is available, you will need to submit a $50 non-refundable deposit, which goes toward the price of the hedgehog. This generally takes place once the hoglet is four weeks old. You can submit a deposit via credit card or PayPal on our Payments page. Pick of the litter is determined in the order that I receive the deposit.
Please note: Deposits are only required once you have received notice that a hedgehog is available. We do not require deposits to be on the waiting list.
Please note: Deposits are only required once you have received notice that a hedgehog is available. We do not require deposits to be on the waiting list.
step 3: bring the hoglet home
After seven weeks, the hedgehog will be weaned and ready to go to its new home. Between six and seven weeks of age, we will contact you to arrange a pick-up date and time. Final payment must be received via the Payments page (PayPal or credit card) or cash. Our hedgehogs range in price depending on color, personality and is at the discretion of Penny's Prickly Pigs.