freddie Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 We have a mum and 3 hoglets, about 4-6 weeks old, they came from the next doors garage, which is like stepto's yard, all full of broken everything, engines ,glass, etc, where they were nesting in some old sticks, but someone had been in so mum moved them....to the tortoise box Last night at some ungodly hour, i woke in a panic and went out to the back garden, lucky i did as 2 of the litte ones had fallen down an old fence post hole. So... please fill in any old vertical holes, as the babies are about all over the place! My hens are being very stoic and taking no notice, neither are the cats. We're so happy to have them here, though the babies are incredibly vocal, like guinea pigs on acid!! I think "piping" is the right word.Go out at night and listen to what you can hear..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 You lucky thing.....no more slugs. Top tip about filling in holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Ahh, how cute! I didn't know they were so vocal! Wish I could find a hedgehog in our garden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 I put out some cat food for the mum last night, and you should've seen the slugs... They were huge! and many Any recipes anyone???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peggotty Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 How brilliant! I have been feeding hedgehogs in my garden for about 4 years now, but have never seen any babies - despite some noisy episodes of hedgehog foreplay!! (Involves a lot of snorting, circling and nudging!) I just use cat biscuit (not fish flavour), but I think that kitten food is meant to be particularly nutritious. Make sure they have access to water - sometimes my 'regulars' only want a drink when they call at the feeding station! Good luck with your little family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 They really love mealworms too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenp Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 You can get Spike, special dry food for hedgehogs. We have several that come each night & they wolf it down. Most pet shops sell it & some garden centres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I would love a hedgehog in my garden, lucky you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 We had a large hedgie a few years ago now and we found its nest by the fence - wondefully dry with grass etc - then we saw a run down one on the road one side of us and another the other side of us and we have not had any others back since then - I was quite sad as I loved seeing her/him and it used to go quite quickly round the garden from about 5p.m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I contacted a rescue place about syringe feeding the babies - every 2 hours, 24/7! - but they had enough people, they do get released into peoples gardens though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 Update!! they're doing ok. Mum comes and sorts them out about twice a day, we've put down food and water, and the cat biscuits are a hit, we think they're about 5/6 weeks old and are just beginning to munch their proper food. I'm knackered! It's like having a baby again; the worry of it all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peggotty Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Thanks for the update! Would love to know how big they are, and at what age they start doing their own thing. Hope they will be a well behaved bunch for you, as you are keeping an anxious eye on them! Devon must be a good place for hedgehogs...probably all the rain leading to plentiful slug supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
