JamieP Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Cute little things, are they classed as vermin? ive got loads of them in my garden, just went out to check i locked the car and i have 4 of them sitting under it, gave them a cornish pastie, they are tucking into that i tell ya:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Hedgehogs rock!!!! Mel got me a hedgehog feed bowl today from tescos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 10, 2008 Author Share Posted May 10, 2008 What do they eat in the wild? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 What do they eat in the wild? http://www.thehedgehog.co.uk/diet.htm , not a Cornish Pastie in sight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 http://www.spikesite.co.uk/ I get spike's dinner http://www.spikesite.co.uk/product.asp?pID=8&dID=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I wouldn't say they're vermin, more like the gardeners' friend. Slugs and snails are their favourites. They are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act and can only be trapped under licence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 What do they eat in the wild? Bugs and the sort of sh*t you don't want in a well cared for garden They are one of natures cleaners of vermin. They like a nice, warm cosy place to live in (under a shed, wood piles, etc). Take care of them I have 2 that live under my shed, they are always wandering around in the evening, but keep knocking the empty milk bottles over to try and get anything thats left in them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 10, 2008 Author Share Posted May 10, 2008 I think they live in a huge bush i have in the front garden, also another family down the end of the garden, ill look after them, they are pretty tame, they come right up to the back door:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I love hedgehogs...we get a few raiding our bin bags most nights come spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 They are brilliant, I love it when you are sat and you hear the rustling of the leaves and this spikey thing trots up the path Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veilside Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 hi guys, me too ihave a single hedgehog that visits me every summer has been doing so for like 5years without fail. they go thru my bins all the time exactly like above! so i have a broken chair that i put my bin bags on as i dont like waking up with my dirt all over the neighbourhood! but they arent a threat and a really good to have in the garden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 They're cute but i wouldn't cuddle one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 10, 2008 Author Share Posted May 10, 2008 Ive just put out a plate of dog food for them, ill try to get a pic without scaring them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 dont handle them as they can carry fleas or crabs dependant on variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 10, 2008 Author Share Posted May 10, 2008 My puppy has had a couple of ticks in the last few weeks, i thought she might have got it from them as she is always messing about in them bushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 dont handle them as they can carry fleas or crabs dependant on variety. are you talking to jamie or the hedgehog:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Beast Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Cat food is the best food for them, and dont give them bread and milk it hurts there tummies! jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Bugs and the sort of sh*t you don't want in a well cared for garden Funny you say that, I did a search for something to stop spiders getting into your home (After I found one today about the size of a bus in my flat, yes I'm exaggerating, but I don't bl00dy like them), and someone mentioned Hedgehogs, but I thought I doubt I could train one as a pet... dont handle them as they can carry fleas or crabs dependant on variety. I didn't think you were picky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Funny you say that, I did a search for something to stop spiders getting into your home (After I found one today about the size of a bus in my flat, yes I'm exaggerating, but I don't bl00dy like them), and someone mentioned Hedgehogs, but I thought I doubt I could train one as a pet.http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=559883&in_page_id=1770 The new pygmy hedgehogs you can keep like a pet hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=559883&in_page_id=1770 The new pygmy hedgehogs you can keep like a pet hamster " Mrs Martin, from Fairford, Glos" - Just down the road really!... I'm going to drop her a mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 A hedgehog nearly got me arrested once. It's a long story I can't be arsed to go into ATM but I do like the little fellas. My dogs don't seem to like them much though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I've got a rescue story too about a hedgehog me and my cousin saved from certain doom, but its a bit late now to be going into that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 My dogs don't seem to like them much though. Yeah, the spines make them choke bad! One of our work dogs had to be put down after getting an infection after eating one... stupid mutt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RHDSupra203 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Cute little things, are they classed as vermin? ive got loads of them in my garden, just went out to check i locked the car and i have 4 of them sitting under it, gave them a cornish pastie, they are tucking into that i tell ya:) name one of them sonic! keep him a a pet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dangerousandy Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Good on ya! Top man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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