Why Hedgehogs Can't Share The Hedge

I was asked today why hedgehogs can't share the hedge.  Well, pet hedgehogs don't actually have a hedge...but they do have a cage, which they also won't share.  This is because they are solitary animals and dislike the company of other hedgehogs.  Males are especially territorial and will fight any intruders in their space.  If you want multiple hedgehogs they should each have their own cage.  Although some owners have reported successfully housing two females together for a while, it usually ends up in a fight at some point and it's best not to attempt this unless the females were litter-mates.  Even then, be prepared to separate them if they decide they don't want to live together.  If each hedgeheog has their own "hedge" they will be so much happier!