The following question was asked by someone interested in a Hutch Company Hedgehog House: “I have a large hedgehog (size of a domestic rabbit) in our garden. Will he fit inside this house?“ (Source: Amazon) Here are 3 points summing up the best answers. Will You Get A Large (Rabbit Sized) Hedgehog To Use Your Hutch […]
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How To Attract & Encourage A Hedgehog Into A Hedgehog House
The following question was asked by a new owner of The Hutch Company Hedgehog House: “Can I put food and bedding into this? Ours has been living under a paving stone against a wall. How can i introduce him to his new abode?“ (Source: Amazon) Here are 5 points summing up the best answers. 12 […]
Where To Put A Hedgehog House In Your Garden?
A leading UK university research centre, the world’s leading public service broadcaster & some fellow hedgehog home helpers… …all chipped in to give you the definitive answer on, “Where to put a hedgehog house in your garden?” Three expert answers on where to put your hedgehog house… 1. A UK research study performed by Hedgehog […]
Do hedgehogs dig holes in gardens?
This is an often accusation by many a gardener who find holes dug up in their garden and suspect that a hedgehog has “dunnit”. […]
What is hedgehog quilling? A Mini-Fact Sheet
Hedgehog quilling is the physiological process of a hedgehog shedding its spines i.e. exchanging new spines to replace the old ones. […]
Can hedgehogs eat crickets?
Hedgehogs are insectivores (insect eating creatures). Crickets, therefore, are a favourite snack for wild and domesticated hedgehogs. […]
What do hedgehog footprints look like?
Being nocturnal, wild hedgehog sightings are very rare. Their footprint or stools are the only easy way of really proving hedgehogs were ever there at all. Hedgehog footprint tunnels are a great way to examine what their tracks really look like. […]
Can a hedgehog eat cat food or dog food?
Hedgehogs can eat dog food or cat food – but some caution is to be exercised. Each class of animal has its own: […]
What does irregular hedgehog breathing mean?
Hedgehog breathing rate and depth are accurate markers for general health. A disturbance in the quality of breathing indicates the hedgehog is experiencing some difficulty. […]
Do hedgehogs bite? And what should I do if bitten?
Hedgehogs can bite people for a variety of reasons. Whilst the initial shock of the experience might have taken you on this internet search, we hope the following detail helps you deal with it practically. […]