No word yet on the hoglets, but below is a photo (thanks to Colin Brown), of a hedgehog "nest". You can see how easy they are to miss and accidentally destroy.
The hoglets are still going, in fact there are two sets at the Rescue now. The ones without a mum are kept in the incubator which stops them moving around too much and expending energy. Apparently it is just as dangerous to overfeed as underfeed them. The Rescue posted this photo of one this morning which made my heart do funny things...
Oh AnniD, I am not surprised you were overwhelmed by this picture, it is such a dear little thing, I just want to be there with it ......please keep us up-to-date with progress.
I will do @Guernsey Donkey2. I have learnt a lot about hoglets this morning from her post. They were kept in the incubator to stop them from moving about too much and using up too much energy, as then they naturally get hungry. They should only be fed every couple of hours or so, as their system can't process the food (in liquid form) very quickly. That's why they can die from overfeeding, as well as lack of food.
I live in north London, not far from large playing fields and a wood. I've never seen any hedgehogs in my very new garden, but if there any out there, what could I do to entice them into mine? I have read up about hedgehog streets and a neighbour of mine seems keen too. Our gardens are about 45ft long and have quite a bit of grass. Could I adopt one from a rescue centre, to get the ball rolling? Twenty odd years ago, there were hogs snuffling along the border of a large communal garden that backed onto a flat I lived in. I've never firgotten how lovely they were and I'd so like to have them visiting, especially as they'd keep the slug population down.
They are heartbreakers aren't they @dappledshade ? In answer to your questions, most rescues will release hedgehogs back into the area they came from as it is less stressful for the hogs. If you have a local rescue, it may be worth contacting them to see if they can help. It sounds from your description that your area is hedgehog friendly , when you say your "very new" garden, do you mean it's a new build, or do you mean it's new to you ? I am a member of Hedgehog Street, so as you know, their advice is very good, and it's also helpful that your neighbour wants to get involved as well. If you have fences between your gardens, putting in a hedgehog Highway at the bottom of the fence is a good place to start. If you'd like to post a photo or two of your garden, l could maybe give you a bit more advice
@Guernsey Donkey2@dappledshade here's another one to tug at your heartstrings. Left in a box outside the rescue even though people are asked not to do this until they can confirm someone is there. Luckily she didn't get out of the box and disappear.....
I know it isn't encouraged, but don't you just want to pick up this cutie and give it some love. Soppy or what?
I am so excited - unless it absolutely pours with rain later today a "hedgehog lady" is coming to look at our garden and field to hopefully say it is suitable for some hedgehog study. I will keep you posted.
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Twenty odd years ago, there were hogs snuffling along the border of a large communal garden that backed onto a flat I lived in. I've never firgotten how lovely they were and I'd so like to have them visiting, especially as they'd keep the slug population down.
In answer to your questions, most rescues will release hedgehogs back into the area they came from as it is less stressful for the hogs. If you have a local rescue, it may be worth contacting them to see if they can help. It sounds from your description that your area is hedgehog friendly , when you say your "very new" garden, do you mean it's a new build, or do you mean it's new to you ?
I am a member of Hedgehog Street, so as you know, their advice is very good, and it's also helpful that your neighbour wants to get involved as well. If you have fences between your gardens, putting in a hedgehog Highway at the bottom of the fence is a good place to start. If you'd like to post a photo or two of your garden, l could maybe give you a bit more advice
Left in a box outside the rescue even though people are asked not to do this until they can confirm someone is there. Luckily she didn't get out of the box and disappear.....