Hi I found a hedgehog as the weather turned in November at dusk in our garden. He looked very small and so (as suggested somewhere i had read) we picked him up and weighed him. He was 127g and frost was forecast. I talked to vet and was recommended to over winter him as he wouldn’t survive hibernation. I bought a plastic rabbit hutch and am keeping him quiet in my laundry room with minimal interaction and radiator off, its 15-18 degrees which i believe is what is recommended. Am feeding him Cat food and dog food and hedgehog food. Apart form a tick, which we have got out, he looks in great health and now 670g.
I’ve never done this before but am passionate about helping hedgehogs and have read a lot plus consulted vet.
My question is now hes so much bigger, can i move him into the garage to encourage hibernation and keep and eye on him from there?
DO you ever let them free given its mild weather so far? OR Should i keep looking after him until spring when there will be more natural food available, Im happy to put food out but there are no guarantees hell be back every night.
thank you
Jane
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