Hedgehogs

[AstonZagato]

We released four hedgehogs into our gardens last year.

We then stumbled across a nest with six babies in it. Having not seen the mother for a few days and watched two babies die, we have taken matters into our own hands and brought the remaining four in to look after them. We have been advised by the local hedgehog rescue centre on how to look after the hoglets.

3-4 hourly feeds. Eek.



Anyone had first hand experience?

Edited by AstonZagato on Saturday 4th July 22:15

[AstonZagato]

That's a video for extra cuteness.

Two have taken immediately to the syringe. Two are less sure but they have taken the special milk eventually. phew first hurdle overcome.

[AstonZagato]

They are 2 to 3 weeks old. Should start weaning them at six to eight weeks.

Two are doing well. One is a bit slow to take the milk. One is struggling.

[AstonZagato]

Up to what age do they need this?

[AstonZagato]

We found one going off quickly and we weren't getting them to take food consistently. In the end, the rescue centre agreed to take them in. If they can get them stable, we are happy to foster them.

I think we might have waited too long to take them in, hoping that the mother would return.

[AstonZagato]

We have just been over to the rescue centre. One of ours is doing very well but the others succumbed to a virus.

They want us to take the remaining one back once he is weaned and keep him until he is ready to be released. We will then release him into the garden.

[AstonZagato]

The rescue place has given us a hog to release. Feeding it regularly.