Hedgehogs In Need Of Help
IF YOU SEE A HEDGEHOG LAY OUT IN THE DAY OR STRUGGLING TO WALK PROPERLY IT NEEDS URGENT HELP. CONTAIN IT SOMEWHERE SAFE AND WARM INDOORS AND CALL 01584 890 801 OR SEE
Hedgehogs that need help are:
Orphaned hoglets - found out of the nest in day, or when the nest has been destroyed and the mother killed or injured Injured hedgehogs - with open wounds, fractures, bites, burns or trapped in some way
Sick hedgehogs - usually found out in the day, thin, dehydrated, possibly poisoned or with breathing problems Hedgehogs that are unsteady on their feet (wobbling, rocking) and ones with flies round them
Autumn juveniles - young hedgehogs born late in the year, weighing under 600g from September onwards - especially if out in the day.
It is normal for healthy hedgehogs to arouse from hibernation for short periods even in cold winter weather, do not assume these hedgehogs need help unless they are underweight or obviously unwell.
Hedgehogs that should be left alone:
Adult females in summer uninjured but found out in daylight (these can be nursing mothers), any large uninjured hedgehogs found (eg in winter or in the road) and picked up for safety by well meaning people should be put back away from the road but near where found.
