Feed The Hedgehogs

In Winter, Hedgehogs go into a deep sleep called 'Hibernation'.

They do this because in Winter there is not much food available, and it is very cold. In order to Hibernate successfully, Hedgehogs need to be 600g or over, with fat reserves which will last them through the cold Months.

It is now Autumn, and Hedgehogs will be going into Hibernation very soon.

Many Hedgehogs do not put on enough weight for Hibernation, especially the late born; and they wake up in the cold months starving. They will then use up valuable energy looking for food which is just not there. Many will die, having starved to death.

But you can help. By feeding Hedgehogs at this time of year, you can build up their fat, therefore helping them survive through the cold Months. This will be offering them a life line.

Here is a list of some of the things you can feed them:

-Cat or Dog meat. Chicken Flavours are best

-Cat or Dog Biscuits

Please Don't feed:

-Bread or Milk!

-IAMS Cat foods

-Fish flavour Cat Or Dog Meat

-Gravy based or Gravy flavoured Cat foods

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Image Note: From Epping Forest Hedgehog Rescue. 'Joy'- July 2004 to January 2008