Seasonal Advice

SPRING -

Hedgehogs begin to emerge from a long hibernation. They are hungry and desperately thirsty. Please put out food and water for them at this time as food may still be quite scarce. Hedgehogs will beging to mate and you may notice their distinctive 'huffing' sound!

SUMMER -

Hedgehogs will usually have their first litter of babies in June. If you come across a nest, please try not to disturb anything and if in doubt, please contact a local hedgehog carer. If a nest is discovered without a mother during the daytime, something has probably happened to her. If she does not return within a few hours, contact a local carer for advice. If you find a hedgehog baby weighing under 250g out on its own at this time of year it will need help - please contact us immediately.

Flystrike is a great problem at this time of year because of the warmer weather. Any hog seen out in the day is more at risk from flystrike and is usually in trouble.

AUTUMN -

Bonfire night is an extremely dangerous time for hedgehogs. Please make sure you check and re-site any bonfires before lighting them. Any hedgehogs weighing less than 550g at the beginning of November, especially out in daylight will need to be taken to a carer.

WINTER -

Most hedgehogs will be hibernating during these months, but if you come across a hedgehog out during the day or one that is ill or injured, please contact a local carer.


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Good points ... Thankfully I haven't seen any wilderness this winter not even lucky last times thinks saw him was September time x

Great to remind people , am always on the lookout for hedgeys but not seen any for weeks

Another great post, I will print these off and keep them.

Hugs

JO xx