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The Hoggery - Hedgehog Repair & Foster Care Section
Please Note: We are unable to accommodate and new hedgehogs at present -
we hope the information below will still be of use.

Hedgehogs face many dangers and can benefit greatly from our help. For example, putting food out every night with a dish of water can stop hedgehogs starving to death, and being cautious when using garden tools such as strimmers - there could be a small hedgehog sleeping in that long grass!

‘Autumn Juveniles’, hedgehogs weighing below 600g from November onwards, may not survive winter and hibernation. You can find details of what you should do if you come across such a hedgehog on the BHPS website.

You can encourage hedgehogs to hibernate in your garden by building a Hedgehog Hibernation Box . They may also use the box during the summer as they move from garden to garden.

Please visit the webpages below where you will find detailed information on the and expert advice on all aspects of hedgehog care and first aid.

British Hedgehog Preservation Society
Basic Facts First Aid Autumn Juveniles
Caring for Hoglets Epping Forest Hedgehog Rescue
Hedgehog Help Forum Spike’s World St Tiggywinkles

If you notice a hedgehog outside during the day the chances are it is in difficulty.

Put some gloves on, pick it up using a towel and put the hog and towel in a deep cardboard box, take indoors, keep it warm, place food (tinned dog food, eg chicken in jelly) and water (NOT milk) in small dishes in the box, then get help straight away. There are links to carers on the BHPS website and also here, or ring the RSPCA.

You can ring me for help and advice (Anita Cross, telephone 01724 735439), but please note I may not be able to take the Hedgehog in personally as I am constantly full up - we only have facilities for up to 12 hedgehogs at any one time.

If you are unable to get help please take the hedgehog to the vet, many establishments treat wildlife for free. If they can’t help they should be able to put you in touch with someone who can.

Pip & Pop, above, a pair of hedgehogs found with their dead mummy, just a few days old. They are doing very well and will be released in early winter or spring, depending on their weight and the weather conditions.