Hedgehog ... where to get one, and is it a good idea?

Gandalf23

Hello.

I was thinking of getting a hedgehog for my back garden. Garden is about 70 meters by 50 meters, and mostly grass but some veggies planted and I have plans for fruit trees etc. I'm living in the country, and the garden is very secure with high fences all round.

I've been thinking of getting a hedgehog for a few reasons. What are the main advantages, and where would I get such an animal? Does it take a lot of looking after?

Thanks, G23

The Sweeper

I'd just try and tempt in the wild ones if I were you. Here's a good linkie:

http://www.wildlives.org.uk/2005updates/hoghelpsheet/attracting.htm

NextSteps

They're great for eating slugs, apparently.

10-10-20

They can climb walls too, so don't expect him to stay!

derek27

If your garden is a good habitat for a hedgehog, then they'll arrive themselves, although a very small hole to allow them to get access through your fence would be required, which of course means you might get unwanted visitors too.