mike1458 14 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Where do I stand on shooting a hedgehog causing tick and flea problems? Mike Quote Link to post
patdahat 41 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 why not pick it up and move it a mile down the road?? Quote Link to post
Outofnowhere 93 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Absolutely no need to shoot it. Goggle hedgehog rescue they will gladly come and get it. Or as Pat says, friendly relocation is a better option if not. Quote Link to post
mike1458 14 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I never said I was going to shoot it. I am planning on relocating just wasn't sure if it was legal to do so. Thanks for the advise. Mike Quote Link to post
mike1458 14 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Sorry, I stand corrected. Yes I did say it, but thats becuase I was angry. I am borrowing a live trap tonight and relocating it. sorry again. Mike Quote Link to post
Lab 10,979 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Sorry, I stand corrected. Yes I did say it, but thats becuase I was angry. I am borrowing a live trap tonight and relocating it. sorry again. Mike Why are you sorry......chap the egg eating little b*****d on the head and sleep better at night knowing you helped some ground nesting birds. Rats wi spikes...... Quote Link to post
skycat 6,173 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Why are you sorry......chap the egg eating little b*****d on the head and sleep better at night knowing you helped some ground nesting birds. Rats wi spikes...... Muppet! For starters there are very few ground nesting birds (if any?) in gardens, which is where I believe this hedgehog is, and secondly, they do a great job eating pests in the garden. We've got several in our garden this year and they're munching their way through slugs and snails like there's no tomorrow. Quote Link to post
Lab 10,979 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Why are you sorry......chap the egg eating little b*****d on the head and sleep better at night knowing you helped some ground nesting birds. Rats wi spikes...... Muppet! For starters there are very few ground nesting birds (if any?) in gardens, which is where I believe this hedgehog is, and secondly, they do a great job eating pests in the garden. We've got several in our garden this year and they're munching their way through slugs and snails like there's no tomorrow. Muppet.... ...........problem hedgehog he said, hit it on the head and problem solved. Keep them in your garden then, who gives a flying f**k. This lad doesn't want it there so get rid of it. Quote Link to post
Millet 4,497 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Where do I stand on shooting a hedgehog causing tick and flea problems? Mike If you worm and flea your dog's regular Mike... a hedgehog will cause you very little trouble in your garden infact they do more good than harm if you have a slug and snail problem around planted area's..if you do feel the need to get rid of it one way or another try to make sure you are not leaving any young behind to die of starvation.. Quote Link to post
IanB 0 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I personally don't mind hedgehogs, like the others mentioned... BUT its easy to get blinkered they do eat ground nesting bird egg as the islanders of scotland can vouch for, but I can hardly see them being a major problem in most peoples situations & scenarios.. Millet ya messer, leaving young behind, what about the countless crows, pigeons and rabbits you've twatted with young or do they not count Quote Link to post
Millet 4,497 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I personally don't mind hedgehogs, like the others mentioned... BUT its easy to get blinkered they do eat ground nesting bird egg as the islanders of scotland can vouch for, but I can hardly see them being a major problem in most peoples situations & scenarios.. Millet ya messer, leaving young behind, what about the countless crows, pigeons and rabbits you've twatted with young or do they not count I cant qoute and remove stuff from post im replying too..and the smilies are shite so i wont put any of them in..lol but vermin controll is a bit differant to killing a solitary hedge hog.. Blink. Quote Link to post
Lab 10,979 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I personally don't mind hedgehogs, like the others mentioned... BUT its easy to get blinkered they do eat ground nesting bird egg as the islanders of scotland can vouch for, but I can hardly see them being a major problem in most peoples situations & scenarios.. Millet ya messer, leaving young behind, what about the countless crows, pigeons and rabbits you've twatted with young or do they not count Probably could have worded my first post better Ian but sometimes i get pissed of reading others getting put down for killing something that he honestly feels is a problem. Christ we all hunt and kill stuff regularly. I could have ran 1 over the other week actually but chose not to as it wasn't doing me any harm. If i go into the garden tomorrow and see one though i'd chap it. I'd much rather see birds around than Hedgehogs. My next door neighbours hens would probably thank me too. Quote Link to post
IanB 0 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 One mans food is another mans posion, just as one mans fauna is another mans vermin... Hedgehogs are ok, I wouldn't touch them at all round my way.. Millet get in 2011 man your stuck in the eighties.. Quote Link to post
Millet 4,497 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 It's this forum that's gone back to the eighties not me.. haha .. im in 2012 mode scum bag.. Quote Link to post
smithie 2,430 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 there a problem when i get them in my longnet , i would like there to be less were i net but ill not be killing them.. Quote Link to post
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