As part of the wildlife area of my garden. I want to build a #hedgehoghouse, #hedgehogs. #behedgehogaware
I went down to Lower Moss Wood Nature Reserve & Wildlife Hospital and met with Ray Jackson MBE. He founded the charity and has been looking after hedgehogs for over 30 years.
Here are the links to their social media. They do an amazing job caring for distressed wildlife, a registered charity, largely run by volunteers. PLEASE SUPPORT THEM IF YOU POSSIBLY CAN. Thank you :-)
Lower Moss Wood on Facebook.
/ lowermosswoodwildlife
Lower Moss Wood Website.
www.lowermosswood.com/
Lower Moss Wood Instagram.
/ lowermosswoodwildlife
Ray gave me his expert guidance on hedgehog house construction, hedgehog care, wildlife pond safety and how to make a hedgehog feeding station.
1. Not too big. around 1 foot (30cm) square is ample.
2. Build an entrance tunnel big enough for a plump hibernating hedgehog but too small for predators.
3. A wooden waterproof construction is best as wood is warmer.
4. make sure there is adequate ventilation, a downward facing drainpipe will do the job. This allows condensation out.
5. Put a small amount of bedding in the box but more importantly have dry bedding nearby. The hedgehog likes to make its own nest.
6. Have a feeding station nearby (see video) if the hog needs food on a mild day .
7. Dry cat food is best.
8. Avoid human contact.
9. If you find a hedgehog in distress seek advice as soon as possible.
10. Clean out annually, avoid nesting season and the hibernation period.
10. Please support Lower Moss Wood, Thank You.
#gardens #gardening #marksgardenuk #gardendesign
Please also visit my website: www.marksgardenUK.com
email: mark@marksgardenUK.com
17 мар 2022
