Mealworms are like sweets for hogs. They love them without exception, but they are devoid of any useful nutrients, are high in phosphorous and low in calcium. Scientists have discovered hogs are getting metabolic bone disease (soft bendy bones) and loosing their teeth from the amount of mealworms they are consuming. The same goes for peanuts and sunflower seeds. You can make a big difference by creating a hedgehog highway into your garden. A 15cm x 15cm hole in the bottom of your fencing is enough to invite hogs to your insect and slug banquet. If you have concrete footers dig a tunnel beneath the concrete, use a concreate breaker or consider removing the bottom slats of your garden gate for access.

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The next most popular of all domesticated hedgehog breeds, a distant relative of the Algerian hedgehog was domesticated by the Romans in the fourth century to be used for meat, quills, and pets. They usually grow to be about 7–10 inches long. If you find a flea-infested hedgehog take it to a wildlife rescue, or phone them and find out what can be safely used. Hedgehog fleas are host-specific so they won’t infest your cat or dog. In fact, it’s highly unlikely they will have fleas at all. 4) Gardening Tools Hedgehogs are generally happy and friendly chaps that don’t hurt or bite. You shouldn’t try to tame them or interfere with their lives, but they are great fun to watch and provide for. When hedgehogs visit your garden it’s a sign that you are in balance with nature and you’re doing the right things. Hedgehogs are not commonly kept as pets, and many new parents may not have a clear idea of what types of foods are best to feed them and what foods you should avoid. We’ve researched this topic well and own several hedgehogs ourselves. We will list as many foods that they can eat as we can, as well as tell you a little about them and how to find them.Small hogs need help if they are out in the day time, but if it is purposefully foraging in the evening or early morning put out some food and water. Tiny babies need their mums so rescue and call a professional – if they are squeaking, that’s a sign of distress. 6) It is winter Yes, they are spiky and those spikes can hurt, but that’s not a reason to leave a suffering hedgehog. That said there are times when hedgehogs need a hand and your help can mean they survive. Here are 8 times you should intervene: 1) Out in the day

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We’ve talked about slug pellets already, so here are 9 other problems native hogs are facing in the UK. 1) The Wrong Foods Did you know that all hedgehogs are considered exotic pets? It’s true! Some regions of the world even have bans on owning hedgehogs as pets, including the domesticated breeds. In fact, there are only four domesticated breeds of hedgehogs that can be kept as pets. Hedgehogs like vegetables, but they have a bit of difficulty digesting them, so if you do give your pet veggies, cut them into small pieces first. If the vegetable is hard like carrots or broccoli, cook it a bit first to soften it a little. Vegetables your hedgehog can eat include broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, corn, green peppers, and peas. You can help by leaving out cat food and fresh water each night particularly when the weather is colder, and hogs are struggling to find food. They are usually hungry bods and will munch up your offering with gusto. 2) LandscapingFirstly, you should never, ever give a hedgehog milk because they are lactose intolerant and will develop diarrhoea which can be fatal. If you can’t physically help, consider donating to a wildlife rescue. Hedgehog rescues take in hundreds of patients each year and they get no funding. In the Middle Ages hedgehogs were called urchins, hedgepigs or furze-pigs, and a group of hedgehogs was called an array, but despite this description hedgehogs live solitary lives with females producing a litter of 4-5 hoglets on average in the summer months. They live around 2-5 years in their natural environment, and their spines are made from keratin.

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Brandt’s Hedgehog Brandt’s Hedgehog (Image Credit: Shah Jahan, Wikimedia Commons CC SA 4.0 International) Hedgehogs rarely have fleas, but if they do, it’s usually a sign of a poorly hog. You must never use spot on treatment for hedgehogs. Please poke around in long grass before using a cordless strimmer to give hedgehogs and other wildlife a chance to escape. Go gently using clippers first because a ball of curled spines won’t protect against a blade and hogs do like to sleep in long grass during the warmer months. 5) Bonfires Don’t be tempted to buy the cheap domes of wood and straw, they do look natural but in reality they let in damp and frosts. Anything with metal is no go too, as it will attract condensation. A wooden box with a decent floor, a roof and a tunnel is ideal. There are also some great eco-friendly nest boxes too. Pop in some dust-free hay or shredded newspaper and leave some bedding lying around so the hog can choose what they want to sleep in.Once you have the hedgehog, don’t drop it because they don’t bounce well. Place it in a cat carrier or cardboard box with high sides, because they are masters of escape, and put it somewhere quiet and cool while you get professional advice. Yes, in the UK badgers can prey on hedgehogs because they are strong enough to uncurl a tightly rolled hog with their big paws.