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    • 101 Sessions
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    • Kits and Accessories
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    • Hedgehogs As Pets
    • Hedgehog Care
    • Treats / Nutrition
    • Toxic to Hedgehogs
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    • Ethical Breeding Programs
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  • Home
  • 101 Sessions
  • Babies For Sale
  • Available Adults
  • The Morning Star Herd
  • Reviews
  • Our Families
  • Kits and Accessories
  • Boarding
  • Hedgehogs As Pets
  • Hedgehog Care
  • Treats / Nutrition
  • Toxic to Hedgehogs
  • Hedgehogs Christmas Gifts
  • Ethical Breeding Programs
  • Code of Ethics
  • Policies
  • Hedgehog Hygiene
  • Hedgehog Blog
  • Hedgehog Colors

MORNING STAR HEDGEHOGS

MORNING STAR HEDGEHOGS MORNING STAR HEDGEHOGS MORNING STAR HEDGEHOGS

USDA Licensed Hedgehog Breeder Since 2011

USDA Licensed Hedgehog Breeder Since 2011USDA Licensed Hedgehog Breeder Since 2011USDA Licensed Hedgehog Breeder Since 2011

Now accepting deposits for our August & September babies

RESERVED / available BABIES - UPDATEd 8/16/2026

General Information

I placed my Deposit - Now What?

I placed my Deposit - Now What?

 

Once your deposit is received we will be in contact with you to confirm your preferences.... Gender, quill colors, facial markings, etc...  If you have a picture of your "ideal" hedgehog please send it along to us. ( Be aware that pictures of adults are very different than babies and while we try to match you to the picture you send sometimes we can only get close)  We will do our very best to match you with the perfect bundle of quills! Keep in mind that the more specific you are in your request, the more time it may take -  We do not breed for specific colors or facial markings, we breed for health and temperament.  While we wait... start making decisions of  what type of habitat you would like to use for your quillie buddy.  Check the Blog section here for more information on nutrition, heating, housing options and more...  And always remember to check with us if you have ANY questions,  We are here to help you make the perfect home for your little one!  

IT'S FINALLY TIME:  when your baby is ready to go home you will receive an email from us with all the necessary paperwork, policies for pick up and a picture....  THIS IS IMPORTANT:  IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THE EMAIL OR TEXT MESSAGE WITHIN 3 DAYS YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR BABY AND YOUR DEPOSIT!   Hedgehog babies have a greater success for easier transition to their new home between the ages of 7 - 10 weeks.  IF YOU DID NOT SEE YOUR EMAIL OR TEXT.... AND CONTACT US AFTER THE 3 DAY NOTIFICATION PERIOD YOU WILL HAVE TO GO TO THE BACK OF THE LINE.... sorry, but others have been patiently waiting their turn as well.  

Approximate Ready Dates

I placed my Deposit - Now What?

 

 There is no telling what Mother Nature has in store for us.  Litters range from 1 to 7 or 8 but,  mom's can have false pregnancies and miscarriages or even destroy entire litters  -   Dates you see above are  Approximate dates only - Babies must be 7 weeks old and weigh between 180 - 200 grams before they leave us.   

Pricing

Pricing

 Our costs are increasing:  as the costs have increased for food and bedding we find that we must slightly adjust our prices as well.  Thank you for your loyalty, support and understanding. 

Current fees for our babies $250 to $325 depending upon facial features and quill colors the more rare or unique the higher the price.


All our animals are pedigreed, we track lineage,  and do our best to produce healthy happy

 hedgehogs for the pet community.


​ ​Morning Star Hedgehogs Reserves the right to refuse a sale

of any of our animals at our discretion

​Not Certain If a Hedgehog is for You?  

 Ask about our Hedgie 101 Sessions.  Our care sessions,  using zoom,  give you an in depth look at care and keeping of these fascinating creatures to help  you decide if a hedgehog is the right pet for you or your family.

 A $20 fee for this session applies and goes toward the purchase of a baby If you decide to purchase a baby or an adult from us!  


Hedgehog 101 Information

before you place your deposit!

We do not ship our babies located in Addison Illinois

We do not ship our babies located in Addison Illinois

We do not ship our babies located in Addison Illinois

If you are not in Illinois you need to be prepared to drive to pick your baby up.

We do not sell where hedgehogs are illegal

We do not ship our babies located in Addison Illinois

We do not ship our babies located in Addison Illinois

Hedgehogs are Illegal in: Georgia, California, Hawaii, New York City, Omaha Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Washington DC

Deposits are Non Refundable

We do not ship our babies located in Addison Illinois

Deposits are Non Refundable

Be certain you have read and understand our policies before sending in your deposit - and you MUST be over the age of 18.

Place a Deposit to Reserve a Baby Hedgehog

$22.00
Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

No PayPal account required!  You will receive email confirmation once your deposit is received.  Ask to be added to the priority list if you are looking for a baby sooner than anticipated - no additional fee for the priority list. 


DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

 REMEMBER:  WE DO NOT SHIP OUR BABIES 


WE RESPOND TO THE EMAIL ON FILE WITH PAYPAL -  MAKE SURE IT IS ACCURATE 

be 100% certain before reserving a baby. deposits are non refundable.

Geisha X Toast Litter of 6 Born 6/6/2026

RESERVED : Male Lt Brown Pinto. Reserved By : Faedre L.

Geisha has always been one of my favorite girls.   She  is so friendly and social and has never rolled into a ball.  I am thrilled to say her babies are "almost" as friendly.   If I could keep them all I would!   These little ones will fit in no matter what family claims them. 


Ready to go home approx. 7/25

RESERVED : Male Brown Pinto / Odd Eye (Heterochromia). Reserved By : MSTH

Geisha has always been one of my favorite girls.   She  is so friendly and social and has never rolled into a ball.  I am thrilled to say her babies are "almost" as friendly.   If I could keep them all I would!   It was a difficult decision which from this litter to keep.  I chose 2 others before landing on this little man.   There is always 1 in every litter that regret not keeping.... This litter I struggle with them all! 


Staying here to carry on his mom's legacy!                                                          Welcome to the Herd Prince Henry

Emiko X Truman Litter of 5 Born 6/13/2026

RESERVED for Riley M. : Female Grey Snowflake

Emiko is a great mom and her babies are beautiful.  What we call a rainbow litter with the colors and facials.   While all little ones are a bit protective these babies are warming up to socializing very quickly and will be a great companion pet to any family.


Ready to go home 

RESERVED for Lauren S. : Female Grey Pinto 1/2 pink eared

Emiko is a great mom and her babies are beautiful.  What we call a rainbow litter with the colors and facials.   While all little ones are a bit protective these babies are warming up to socializing very quickly and will be a great companion pet to any family.


Ready to go home 

RESERVED for Nicole R.. : Female Lt Brown Split Face Mis-Matched Ears

Emiko is a great mom and her babies are beautiful.  What we call a rainbow litter with the colors and facials.   While all little ones are a bit protective these babies are warming up to socializing very quickly and will be a great companion pet to any family.


Ready to go home 

AVAILABLE to Waitlist: Female Grey Snowflake Lt Badger $300

As much as I would like to keep this little one,  the breeding potential is not there,  so reluctantly I am adding her to the available babies.


 Emiko is a great mom and her babies are beautiful.  What we call a rainbow litter with the colors and facials.   While all little ones are a bit protective these babies are warming up to socializing very quickly and will be a great companion pet to any family.


Ready to go home 

RESERVED for Shana V. : Male Dark Brown Badger

Emiko is a great mom and her babies are beautiful.  What we call a rainbow litter with the colors and facials.   While all little ones are a bit protective these babies are warming up to socializing very quickly and will be a great companion pet to any family.


Ready to go home 

Marilyn x geshem Litter of 3 Born 6/16/2026

RESERVED for MSTH : Meet Smitty

It was love at first sight!   Before his eyes were open I just knew he had to stay here!   As his facials developed there was not chance I was letting this adorable little man out of my sight!   I cant wait to see what his line will produce here.  



RESERVED for Tyler G. : Male Black Pinto White Faced Smudge and Eyeliner

Marilyn, like her mom Norma Jean is a phenominal mom.  Norma Jean was one of my most favorite hedgehogs.  Marilyn is an attentive mom and has had beautiful babies both in looks and temperament.  These littles are always  friendly and will fit in any home.


Ready to go home

RESERVED For Ruth M / Tucker R. : Female Black Pinto White Face

Marilyn, like her mom Norma Jean is a phenominal mom.  Norma Jean was one of my most favorite hedgehogs.  Marilyn is an attentive mom and has had beautiful babies both in looks and temperament.  These littles are always  friendly and will fit in any home.


Ready to go home

Cinder x geshem Litter of 3 Born 6/28/2026

AVAILABLE to Waitlist : Female Grey Slight Pinto Standard Facials

Cinder is a very high energy girl,  she has no time for rest,  except when she is a mom.  Not only is she caring for her own babies but is fostering 2 of Seren's (who seemed as if she was going to abandon them)  What a great girl and extremely sweet.  Her babies may be taking more after Geshem, a bit more reserved, and a bit more robust in size.    


Ready to go home

Pending For Sheldon K. : Female Grey Pinto Partial Blaze Mis Matched Ears

Cinder is a very high energy girl,  she has no time for rest,  except when she is a mom.  Not only is she caring for her own babies but is fostering 2 of Seren's (who seemed as if she was going to abandon them)  What a great girl and extremely sweet.  Her babies may be taking more after Geshem, a bit more reserved, and a bit more robust in size.    


Ready to go home

RESERVED for MSTH

This beautiful boy is staying here and joining the herd.   I have not kept any of Cinder's babies and I have great potential to continue the line with him!   I am anticipating some terrific babies from him in the near future


Welcome to the Herd Little One

Kitiara x Truman Litter of 4 Born 6/29/2026

RESERVED for Lynda J. : Male Grey Snowflake Badger

Kitiara has never been a girl that enjoys being held,  another girl that just doesn't have the time for anyone.   But she is a terrific mom and this litter is no exception.  They are little more reserved when you first disturb them (aren't we all) but they warm up to being help quickly.   


Ready to go home

AVAILABLE to Waitlist : Male Oak Brown Badger $300

Kitiara has never been a girl that enjoys being held,  another girl that just doesn't have the time for anyone.   But she is a terrific mom and this litter is no exception.  They are little more reserved when you first disturb them (aren't we all) but they warm up to being help quickly.   


Ready to go home

RESERVED for Keri H.: Male Grey Pinto Badger

Kitiara has never been a girl that enjoys being held,  another girl that just doesn't have the time for anyone.   But she is a terrific mom and this litter is no exception.  They are little more reserved when you first disturb them (aren't we all) but they warm up to being help quickly.   


Ready to go home

RESERVED for Olivia G.: Female Grey Pinto Badger

Kitiara has never been a girl that enjoys being held,  another girl that just doesn't have the time for anyone.   But she is a terrific mom and this litter is no exception.  They are little more reserved when you first disturb them (aren't we all) but they warm up to being help quickly.   


Ready to go home

Babies have been born. more Expectant moms due This week!

Babies Born

Seren x Perseus Born 7/8

Mei-Misaki x Dave Born 7/29

Bubbles x Zion Born 7/30




Waiting List:

August

September

September

  1. Amanda C.
  2. Pei-Pei N. 
  3. Nicole L.





September

September

September

  1. Sheldon K. (Summer/Fall)
  2. Olivia G (Sept)
  3. Kathleen B. (Sept.)
  4. Erin G.
  5. Lynda H.
  6. Ruth M / Tucker R.
  7. Jennifer C. 
  8. Melani A.
  9. Sydney W.
  10. Natasha W.
  11. Jordyn J.







October / November

Future Reservations - On Hold

Future Reservations - On Hold

  1. Meredith B. (October)
  2. Rob & Leslie M. (October)
  3. Katie H. (November)




Future Reservations - On Hold

Future Reservations - On Hold

Future Reservations - On Hold

  1. Courtney N.
  2. Amber P.
  3. Michael L.
  4. Alexis L. (2026)
  5. Danica W. (2026)
  6. Jesse H.
  7. Mandy F. (2026)
  8. Denna K.
  9. Joni K.
  10. Amanda F.






**** Months listed above are based upon averages, and may change depending on litter sizes...  Morning Star Hedgehogs reserves the right to hold back a baby for our breeding program at our discretion.  

Ask about priority list!

The priority list gives us an opportunity to find hedgehogs homes quickly (usually within 7 days) in the event that a reservation cancels or reschedules. There is no fee just let us know if you are ready or willing to accept a baby at short notice... also, if the baby available does not meet your preferences you are under no obligation to take that animal. It does not change your place in line...



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