The Hedgehog Breeders Alliance
The HBA

The HBA was established by an Alliance of Hedgehog Breeders Securing a place in the world for pet African Hedgehogs by promoting and improving breeding practices, as well as educating other breeders in the care of pregnant mothers and their offspring. We are here for the betterment of hedgehogs, our numbers have increased from only 5 breeders in the beginning to over 46 breeders in 26 different states throughout the United States, 8 breeders in 6 different provinces of Canada and 12 breeders in different sections of Europe. We continue to invite old and new breeders alike to join us in our mission to provide healthier happier pets as well as aiding and supporting activities that benefit all hedgehogs and their owners.

The HBA Board of Directors would like to get to know more about you and your breeding practices. Please answer the following questions soon as possible. Your HBA application cannot be processed without this information.
 

1.  Name of owner_____________________________ Herd Name______________________________

2.  Are you over 18 years of age? ____

3. How long have you owned hedgehogs? ____

4. How long have you been breeding hedgehogs? _______

5. You are required to register your hedgehogs with the International Hedgehog Registry. There is NOT a   cost to register!  Are you registering? _____

6. Will you consider registering? _______

7. Does the International Hedgehog Registry have your permission to share info with the HBA Board? __

8. Where did you get your hedgehogs?  Breeders? Petstores? Other_______

9. How many do you have? ______

10. How did you find out about the HBA? _____

11. What are your views on WHS and breeding lines with WHS? ______

12. What is your health/replacement guarantee? ______________________________________________

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13. What is your vet's name and phone #? ___________________________________________________

14. What is your health and veterinary plan? _________________________________________________

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15. What is your plan for breeding the females? ______________________________________________

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16. What age is your first breeding? _______

17. How long of a break do you provide in between breeding? ________

18. Who do you rely on to get information regarding your hedgehog, his/her health and breeding issues? 
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19. Do you have an emergency plan for labor and delivery problems? ___

20. Have you ever dealt with a serious illness or breeding related complication? ____

21. Do you have a mentor and who is it? ____________________________________________________

22. Do you have a website and what is the link? ______________________________________________

23. If deemed necessary, the HBA will assign you, as a new breeder member, a mentor, and will share your application information with them. Do you authorize this sharing of introductory information (no other information will be shared)? ____

 Jeanne Robtoy
Co-President HBA

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