A Little Bit of Simple Advice To SHARE & Follow:
 

DO I NEED TO RESCUE

…Any wild animal rescued when it doesn't need to be rescued can end up with problems kicked off by fear and the stress of being caught. Hedgehogs will appear docile in the hope that you will go away and leave them alone. Please ASK if not sure but secure the animal somewhere quiet and dark whilst you do.

 

 

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PLEASE DO NOT GIVE ME FOOD IF YOU FIND ME & I AM POORLY

… You can offer a shallow dish of water but giving food to a dehydrated animal may kill it. The body takes all the fluids away from the vital organs to digest the food and the animal collapses.

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IF I AM OUT IN THE DAY

… Hedgehogs are nocturnal animals, sleeping during the day and foraging for food late evening and sometimes early mornings too but if they are out during the day there MAY be a problem. If it seems to be going somewhere on its travels, or has a mouthful of leaves etc, it is probably fine. Please be aware that they can also be ‘taking a break’ from their babies of off to get food from their nest. Otherwise a hedgehog found out during daylight should be popped into a box or cage with newspaper or a towel (hot water bottle if cold), put indoors & then call your local rescue for the next step. Please NEVER rescue a hedgehog and keep outside as its imperative to keep them warm.

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IF YOU FIND ME SLEEPING IN THE OPEN

Hedgehogs build nests to sleep and hibernate. If you find one lying in your garden, path, street etc assume they are ill and take them to your local rescue immediately.

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