hedgehog help

[FAITH,B]

i picked up a young hedgehog last night after nearly squashing it, it weighs 9oz. what should i be feeding it and what sort of bedding?
i have some compost?
savings
newspapers.
hay.

[Lancashire Lad]

Originally Posted by FAITH,B

i picked up a young hedgehog last night after nearly squashing it, it weighs 9oz. what should i be feeding it and what sort of bedding?
i have some compost?
savings newspapers.
hay.

Not sure if the little hoggie would want to sleep on your savings . (Sorry couldn't resist).

On a more serious note, 9oz. is very small for a hog to be out and about at this time of year.

You might find some useful info on this thread: -

baby hedgehog found need info

Regards
Mike.

[FAITH,B]

lol. wish i had savings. mabe try shavings.

[gillwrig]

Hi

I am looking after three at the moment and you could feed them on any of the following:-

Dried mealworms
Small cat biscuits such as Iams
Tinned cat/kitten food such as Hills AD
Hedgehog food such as Spikes Dinner/ Wildthings / Rowena's etc etc
Small pieces of chopped chicken
Scrambled eggs made without milk/salt or butter
Plenty of fresh water as hedghogs drink a lot.

Please don't give them bread / milk as it gives them stomach problems.

If you are going to over-winter them you could keep them in a large crate with plenty of bedding such as newspaper and hay and if you can a seperate area for them to eat / use bathroom. I find mine have made themselves huge nests out of the dried leaves and hay provided.

9oz is about 250g as is very very small to be out this time of year. The recommended minimum weight for hiberantion is 650g - the bigger the better.
Was this little guy out in the day or the night - if it was in the day then he is ill and will need attention by a vet asap as he could have pnemonia.

At that weight I suggest that you take him to your local hedgehog carer to be checked over , he will probably need to be wormed and maybe given some antibiotics.

I strongly recommend the following websites

The Hedgehog Forums - support website for people looking after hedgehogs.
British Hedgehog Preservation Society BHPS - will be able to give you a list of carers in your area.

Hope this helps. Gill

[gillwrig]

Sorry forgot to add

PM me if you need any further info I will point you in the right direction.

Gill

[FAITH,B]

Originally Posted by gillwrig

Hi

I am looking after three at the moment and you could feed them on any of the following:-

Dried mealworms
Small cat biscuits such as Iams
Tinned cat/kitten food such as Hills AD
Hedgehog food such as Spikes Dinner/ Wildthings / Rowena's etc etc
Small pieces of chopped chicken
Scrambled eggs made without milk/salt or butter
Plenty of fresh water as hedghogs drink a lot.

Please don't give them bread / milk as it gives them stomach problems.

If you are going to over-winter them you could keep them in a large crate with plenty of bedding such as newspaper and hay and if you can a seperate area for them to eat / use bathroom. I find mine have made themselves huge nests out of the dried leaves and hay provided.

9oz is about 250g as is very very small to be out this time of year. The recommended minimum weight for hiberantion is 650g - the bigger the better.
Was this little guy out in the day or the night - if it was in the day then he is ill and will need attention by a vet asap as he could have pnemonia.

At that weight I suggest that you take him to your local hedgehog carer to be checked over , he will probably need to be wormed and maybe given some antibiotics.

I strongly recommend the following websites

The Hedgehog Forums - support website for people looking after hedgehogs.
British Hedgehog Preservation Society BHPS - will be able to give you a list of carers in your area.

Hope this helps. Gill

he was out at night, he is out most of today, he has a tick on him/her.
i have given water.
dog food? that davies roll stuff? + dryed dog food soaked. its in a large fish tank at the mo? with compost,i used to keep giant african land snails.
with old plant pot. hes eating very well. not snifflely at all. seems well in its self.i will go vets though just to make sure.

[momji1971]

Hi there. Just wondered how you got along with the little fellow you found? We have four now! Found another grossly underweight chap out in freezing weather over christmas.

goodluck.

stu.

[FAITH,B]

Originally Posted by momji1971

Hi there. Just wondered how you got along with the little fellow you found? We have four now! Found another grossly underweight chap out in freezing weather over christmas.

goodluck.

stu.

its great, doing really well,loves its food.
thanks for asking.
faith

[gillwrig]

That's good news Faith - what does he weigh now?

[FAITH,B]

Originally Posted by gillwrig

That's good news Faith - what does he weigh now?

10oz's.is that good?