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Enclosed Gardens

Have you got a secure garden for a non-returnable native British hedgehog?

If the answer to this question is 'yes' please contact Linda on 07585230527.

Secure Gardens -

These can be whole gardens, part of a garden or an enclosed pen.  The minimum size is 10ft by 10ft area (3m by 3m)

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The checklist below will help identify hedgehog friendly and safe places.

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Must be

1.  a totally secure and safe area

2.  an area of grass or plants

3.  a sheltered area for a hedgehog house

4.  an approved nest box

5.  a clean dish daily for fresh tap water and one for their hedgehog biscuits and tinned chicken in jelly dog food 

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Must not

1. pesticides and poisons must not be used

2.  water features must have gently sloping escape areas

3.  no big drops

4.  no places where a hedgehog could get trapped

5.  dogs may cause problems

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We look forward to hearing from you.

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Caring for a fostered hedgehog in an enclosed garden.

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Basic requirements

Daily - morning - remove obvious droppings

wash out water bowl and refill with fresh tap water

wash out food bowls and dry. 

Evenings - put in hedgehog biscuits and tinned chicken in jelly dog food

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Monitor for any signs of problems

 

Weekly - remove any obvious dirty bedding from nest box (unless possibility of babies)

Top up with soft hay chopped to about 8 inches, and replace any dirty newspaper

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Fostering agreement

To phone/text Linda within the first week to update on hedgehog

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To text, (or agreed contact method) Linda weekly - Hedgehog ok or details if desired

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If necessary, allow hedgehog to be checked at the end of week 1, week 3 and then monthly

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To return hedgehog to Linda immediately, if there is any concern for it's health, or if Linda determines that it needs to be readmitted.  **The health of the hedgehog is our prime concern. 

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If necessary for the individual hedgehog

to be weighed on day 3 and day 7 and then weekly (unless a pregnant, or lactating female) 

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Fostered hedgehogs are not to be used for talks or taken out of the garden they have been released into unless agreed by Linda

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We look to ensure that the fostered hedgehogs have a second chance to live their lives in safety, and where possible with an opportunity to breed.  (Baby hoglets when weaned and mature enough will be relocated to hedgehog friendly, 'open' gardens. 

 

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