Are these hedgehog droppings?

[mikee]

My 8 year old found these droppings. They are very dry. I put the AA battery in the photo to show the size. Seem much smaller than cat poo and not smelly. Are they hedgehog please?

[vole-woman]

I'm no expert but I'd say a cautious yes. If you break them open, do they contain beetle wing cases?

[mikee]

Yes - we (ok my boy did) opened one up and yes it had beetle cases in it - so i guess that means it's probably hedgehog. Is there a good way we can get to see them - for example put food out and watch them come at night, or use some damp mud to get foot prints?

thankyou!

[valleyforge]

Originally Posted by mikee

Are they hedgehog please?

Yes, I'd say so too ... they are quite consistent in size/shape/form with what hedgehogs produce.

[vole-woman]

Hedgehogs can be given meaty (not fishy) cat food. Don't give them bread and milk as milk can give them diarrhoea which can sometimes be fatal. Or you can buy special hedgehog food called Spike's Dinner.

I really hope you see one!