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

  • 29-04-2008 11:16am
    #1
    Gandalf23
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,643 ✭✭✭


    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


Comments

  • #2
    The Sweeper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,658 ✭✭✭✭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


  • #3
    NextSteps
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 984 ✭✭✭NextSteps


    They're great for eating slugs, apparently.


  • #4
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,288 ✭✭✭10-10-20


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


  • #5
    derek27
    Closed Accounts Posts: 489 ✭✭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.


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