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Hedgehog?

Theradfords18Theradfords18 Posts: 4
edited May 2020 in Wildlife gardening
Hi, wise people, is this a hedgehog ooo? It’s smelly and by my pond.
 Excited!

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  • Theradfords18Theradfords18 Posts: 4
    edited May 2020
    Sorry I mean 
    poop
  • GemmaJFGemmaJF Posts: 2,286
    Picture?
  • Dave HumbyDave Humby Posts: 1,145
    Could be although it does look a little short and squat. They are generally the diameter of a regular pencil and an inch or so long but of course they do vary. Just wondering as yours is near your pond whether that could be a wildfowl deposit?
  • Theradfords18Theradfords18 Posts: 4
    Dave Humby said:
    Could be although it does look a little short and squat. They are generally the diameter of a regular pencil and an inch or so long but of course they do vary. Just wondering as yours is near your pond whether that could be a wildfowl deposit?
    I’ve never seen wildfowl by the pond either, it’s a tiny pond. But your right it could be. It was definitely wider than a pencil, maybe as wide as 2 pencils.
    thank you for your comment.
  • GemmaJFGemmaJF Posts: 2,286
    I can see the picture now. Hedgehog poo is usually more sausage shaped, often with a taper.

    I would venture owl pellet?
  • GemmaJFGemmaJF Posts: 2,286
    PS if it is still there, break it up and see if it has bones in it, then for sure it is an owl pellet.
  • Theradfords18Theradfords18 Posts: 4
    It’s not cat poo, there is some soft white bits in it.
    Thanks for your replies
  • Guernsey Donkey2Guernsey Donkey2 Posts: 6,713
    I don't think it is hedgehog poo either, too short and fat.  We have had owls in our garden in the past, there is usually bones, feathers or fur in them.
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