Blackbriar 8,569 Posted July 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 I'll put an up to date picture up later..........thanks again, chaps ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BGD 6,437 Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 UPDATE.....UPDATE.....UPDATE We've ascertained that he is a male and we weighed him last night......280g ! =O Local rescue centre says we can choose to release him now (big thumbs down by the missus) or make sure he gets up to hibernation weight, box him up for the winter and release next spring - which seems to be the favoured plan. Top man (and lady!) sounds like you've done a cracking job with him so far, I'd agree you might aswell keep him over winter so he can be released fat and healthy in the spring 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted July 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 FINAL UPDATE......FINAL UPDATE...... She and I talked it over last night, and spoke to a local rescue centre this morning. They have around 25 hedgehogs in their care (all to be released) and we decided that this would be the best course of action. Their policy is to keep them awake for the first winter, feed them up and release the following spring, all fat and raring to go. Pleased to say that his weight is now 315g !! We were most concerned about him getting used to being handled and losing his natural caution. So, this afternoon, we took him over there, said goodbye and wished him luck ! Have to admit, I'm going to miss the little fella..... Thanks again to everyone for your advice and interest, which has been much appreciated. BB and Mrs BB 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BGD 6,437 Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 FINAL UPDATE......FINAL UPDATE...... She and I talked it over last night, and spoke to a local rescue centre this morning. They have around 25 hedgehogs in their care (all to be released) and we decided that this would be the best course of action. Their policy is to keep them awake for the first winter, feed them up and release the following spring, all fat and raring to go. Pleased to say that his weight is now 315g !! We were most concerned about him getting used to being handled and losing his natural caution. So, this afternoon, we took him over there, said goodbye and wished him luck ! Have to admit, I'm going to miss the little fella..... Thanks again to everyone for your advice and interest, which has been much appreciated. BB and Mrs BB Fair play to you both sounds like you did what was best for the wee thing without letting emotion get in the way Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted July 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Went out the back there to the dog pouncing at a massive hedgehog. First this year. Put some dog meat out n left it be Nice one, mate. I've developed quite a soft spot for them, I have to say. Ours was lucky that the dogs are raw fed, so he happily munched down on the minced chicken, but was also partial to sunflower hearts, dried mealworms and even unsalted, chopped peanuts. Just a word of warning to anyone who finds themselves feeding them...hedgehogs are lactose intolerant - regular cows milk is a no-no.........lactose free milk only ! If you can't get it, goats milk is a OK for a while. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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