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I have 2 African pygmy hedgehogs (approximately 2 1/2 years old) that I have mated twice. The first litter (last winter) contained 4 babies, 2 of which she ate. The remaining two (males) are healthy. This winter, she had another litter of at least 3. She has eaten all of them. I have her in her own pen in a quiet, well ventilated, dark space. She is not bothered by anyone, and I removed the male when she gave birth. What is the evolutionary reason for eating ones young? How can I prevent this in the future. I would like to breed her once more.

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December 21 7:08 PM (36 minutes and 23 seconds later)
         
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