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I've rescued 3 hedgehogs in last 10 days

  • 10-06-2014 4:47pm
    #1
    frenchmartini
    Registered Users Posts: 198 ✭✭


    They were on the road in my estate. One last week, one 2 days ago and one juvenile last night. The juvenile had collapsed by a kerb.

    Two were in great health, but would've been hit by a car or van if left on the road. The baby, however, was in a very bad way. Heartbreaking. Spoke to a wildlife charity and they advised the vet. My vet took the wee boy in, (it was easy to sex him) but he didn't make it.

    Didn't think I'd be affected by it, but when the vet phoned me this morning, I did shed a tear. He was beautiful. I keep seeing him lying in my sons arms, probably near death, and his wee eyes.

    So my question is this. Why suddenly are they appearing? It's a busy area, two main roads intersecting, traffic lights etc.

    I live in a small estate. There is a house getting an extension and at the main road, a massive refit of a Maxol garage. Could their nest have been disturbed?

    Is there anything I can do?

    The two other hedgies, are ok and in the care of a wildlife charity.


Comments

  • #2
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 32,688 ✭✭✭✭ytpe2r5bxkn0c1


    Hedgehogs disperse and go it alone at about eight weeks old. These were probably on the move to find new territories. The injured one needed a vet but the other two could probably have been fine if just moved to safety. Wildlife charities will not turn an animal away but are not always necessary.

    I have had 2 hedgehogs and a fox cub brought to me in the past fortnight. All were immediately returned to where they were found.


  • #3
    Woodville56
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,643 ✭✭✭Woodville56


    Talking of hedgehogs, met this little guy (or girl ?) on a woodland walk at the weekend !


  • #4
    emo72
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,322 ✭✭✭emo72


    arent hedgehogs the greatest things ever?


  • #5
    Zillah
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,371 ✭✭✭✭Zillah


    Woodville56 wrote: »
    Talking of hedgehogs, met this little guy (or girl ?) on a woodland walk at the weekend !

    lol did you get enough photos? :)


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