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The return of the hedgehog

I remind you that the hedgehog is currently getting out of his sleep period and that he is feeding in order to make up for his summer weight.

Go to a supermarket or specialized store to buy cat food, and do not forget a saucer of clear water. Attention hedgehogs are very sensitive, it is absolutely necessary to avoid giving them milk.

The hedgehog helps to eliminate many pests for your plantations (snails, slugs, ...), making it an auxiliary for gardeners and growers.
The hedges and hedges of shrubs, the composts of dead leaves and the piles of hay make a garden welcoming. Hedgehogs will build their nests.
An artificial shelter can encourage them to settle.

Pay attention when you remove the piles of dead leaves or branches,
you risk destroying their home.

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The hedgehog lives on average two years (on a life expectancy of ten years) because of cars, and many other causes of death, the different chemicals used in our gardens, food poisoning, swimming pools flush soil, pets, etc.

He can when he is attacked, use his quills by putting himself in defensive position (ball). This will be enough to deter most curious animals.

To be able to enjoy the company of these charming little animals, plan him to eat, a source of water, the possibility of taking shelter (dead leaves, branches, ...) and, knowing that it needs a large hunting ground, about three hectares, plan small openings in the walls of your garden.

TICK OF THE HERISH

Beware of the hedgehog's tick, it stays in the nest of its host. It survives all year and due to its habitat, is not eliminated by winter or low temperatures. Pay attention to your pets as curiosity will sometimes lead to exploring the nests or terriers harboring the ticks. It is advisable to treat your animals and / or to keep an attentive eye to find these parasites. A small clip provided for this purpose will allow you to remove without great difficulty from your housemates.


Hedgehogs can not drink milk
Hedgehogs can travel in one night 1 km in search of food
Hedgehogs are mainly insectivorous
Hedgehogs are nocturnal animals
Hedgehogs have 7000 thorns
Hedgehogs hibernate from December to April
Hedgehogs lose 25% of their weight in hibernation
A female hedgehog has 1x / year range of 3-6 small
There are also albino hedgehogs
The hedgehog is a protected species
Hedgehogs are useful animals, worshiping slugs and therefore very popular in gardens

Hedgehogs are nocturnal animals.
If you see a hedgehog wandering in daylight, this may be a sign of a problem.
Hedgehogs are lovely little animals and maybe you can imagine taking care of a slightly injured animal or baby hedgehog.
Unfortunately, this kind of situation can often go wrong as these animals are susceptible to infection by worms, other parasites, or diseases that are difficult to detect.
That's why it is always recommended to bring the hedgehogs you found in a shelter.
To transport the hedgehog, use a cardboard box or box with holes for breathing.
Add a hot water bottle or plastic bottle that contains hot water, as hedgehogs are very sensitive to hypothermia.

Source: Zoetis