I would have thought if it were stress it would have occurred much earlier on in the process. I would definitely get him checked out if he hasn't already, for lungworm or ringworm etc. Vets have very little knowledge or willingness to help if money is not involved, however they are legally obliged to euthanise wildlife, which is usually their first option. He is a lucky one indeed! 340g poor little guy.
The small hog, which was losing weight is now in the care of Forth Hedgehog Rescue; he will be put on antibiotics and given a thorough check by a vet well used to treating hedgehogs. All being well I shall collect him when he's up to weight again and fighting fit, with a view to releasing back into the garden. The other wee (actually quite large) chap was released last night so hopefully the camera will capture him out and about. I have marked him with Tippex, though I don't know how long that stays on! Fingers crossed for both.
Ahh those vets are worth their weight in gold - our local rescues have a few too. They are far more concerned in helping the specie than money like some ordinary vets. Let us know how he gets on. Make sure to put out food still for your bigger hog, he may take a while to revert into his old ways good job done.
Yes I'll do that Mark. Trouble up here is there are very few rescue centres and therefor few vets who have any knowledge of wildlife in general. I'm very relieved though that he is now in good hands. I'll keep you posted.
I had some good news today - the hog I took in is recovering well, he had lungworm so has been treated & fattened up. I wonder if that explains the diminishing population around here..
Hi Mark, so pleased to read that your hedgehog is on the mend - will you be able to return him to your garden? Here one hedgehog teenager rushes to our food saucer most evenings. A larger one was hanging around at the same time as the teenager was eating, but the larger one wasn't interested in the food, this was a week or so ago - I was a little concerned but there was no trace of him the next morning, so I assume he was letting the youngster enjoy the meal we had provided.
We have had hog wars here last night ! The first one was happily tucking into supper, minding his own business in the feeding "station", when a smaller one rushed in, pushed him headfirst into the dish, then manoeuvred his way into the dish & ate the lot! By the time the first one had unrolled, the intruder had long gone, leaving just an empty dish. Unfortunately we didn't see this until watching the camera back this morning, or I would have put some more food out, hoping he had more luck the second time around .
Glad your hog is recovering Mark. The one which I took to the hospital also turns out to have had lungworm, but is now responding to treatment. Hopefully I'll get him back to release into the garden. His chum (at least I think it's him) is visiting every night and scoffing lots. No meal worms on the menu though!
I am pleased to report that we now have three hedgehogs in our garden. Two hung around by our front door after dark this evening and assuming they were male and female, one spent some time circling around and around the other hog, all the while making a grunting sound - we could soon have some hoglets around here - so excited.
I really need to set up a feeding station in the front garden, going to put out a spare dog bowl with water later. We've had so little rain in the past weeks
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I would have thought if it were stress it would have occurred much earlier on in the process. I would definitely get him checked out if he hasn't already, for lungworm or ringworm etc. Vets have very little knowledge or willingness to help if money is not involved, however they are legally obliged to euthanise wildlife, which is usually their first option. He is a lucky one indeed! 340g poor little guy.
The small hog, which was losing weight is now in the care of Forth Hedgehog Rescue; he will be put on antibiotics and given a thorough check by a vet well used to treating hedgehogs. All being well I shall collect him when he's up to weight again and fighting fit, with a view to releasing back into the garden. The other wee (actually quite large) chap was released last night so hopefully the camera will capture him out and about. I have marked him with Tippex, though I don't know how long that stays on! Fingers crossed for both.
Ahh those vets are worth their weight in gold - our local rescues have a few too. They are far more concerned in helping the specie than money like some ordinary vets. Let us know how he gets on. Make sure to put out food still for your bigger hog, he may take a while to revert into his old ways
good job done.
Yes I'll do that Mark. Trouble up here is there are very few rescue centres and therefor few vets who have any knowledge of wildlife in general. I'm very relieved though that he is now in good hands. I'll keep you posted.
I had some good news today - the hog I took in is recovering well, he had lungworm so has been treated & fattened up. I wonder if that explains the diminishing population around here..
How are everyone's hogs doing?
Hi Mark, so pleased to read that your hedgehog is on the mend - will you be able to return him to your garden? Here one hedgehog teenager rushes to our food saucer most evenings. A larger one was hanging around at the same time as the teenager was eating, but the larger one wasn't interested in the food, this was a week or so ago - I was a little concerned but there was no trace of him the next morning, so I assume he was letting the youngster enjoy the meal we had provided.
We have had hog wars here last night ! The first one was happily tucking into supper, minding his own business in the feeding "station", when a smaller one rushed in, pushed him headfirst into the dish, then manoeuvred his way into the dish & ate the lot! By the time the first one had unrolled, the intruder had long gone, leaving just an empty dish. Unfortunately we didn't see this until watching the camera back this morning, or I would have put some more food out, hoping he had more luck the second time around
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They are so entertaining though !!
Glad your hog is recovering Mark. The one which I took to the hospital also turns out to have had lungworm, but is now responding to treatment. Hopefully I'll get him back to release into the garden. His chum (at least I think it's him) is visiting every night and scoffing lots. No meal worms on the menu though!
I am pleased to report that we now have three hedgehogs in our garden. Two hung around by our front door after dark this evening and assuming they were male and female, one spent some time circling around and around the other hog, all the while making a grunting sound - we could soon have some hoglets around here - so excited.
I really need to set up a feeding station in the front garden, going to put out a spare dog bowl with water later. We've had so little rain in the past weeks