How to make a hedgehog house:

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You will need:

Wooden wine crate
1.2m length of 15cm x 2cm untreated timber
25mm galvanised nails
1m length of hosepipe
Jig saw, drill and hammer
25mm drill bit

Overview

Hedgehogs need somewhere to hibernate in winter, so here's your chance to provide them with a cosy home. This wooden hedgehog house should entice them away from bonfire stacks and ensure they stay in your garden ready to feast on slugs in the spring.

Do it: all year round
Takes just: A couple of

How to do it

1) Start by making the tunnel for the hedgehog house. Cut the timber into four 30cm lengths and nail them together lengthways.

2) Use a jig saw to cut a hole 11cm x 15cm out of one side of the crate at the base.

3) Attach the tunnel to the crate by nailing it from the inside.

4) Drill a hole in the back of the crate and insert the hose, for ventilation.

5) Fill the crate with dry leaves and replace the lid. Hide the hedgehog house amongst soil and leaves, ensuring the entrance and air pipe are free of debris.

Will show this to my Dad - can be his next project x

i does look good!!

I think everyone with a garden should have a hoggie house .x

i should get one too.....

They are a very good idea xx