Hedgehog

paul127

Saved a hedgehog out off my cattle grid this evening he was stuck there since yesterday. Have him in a fish box with food , water and hotwater bottle. The tips of his toes are all blood because he was trying to get out off the cattle grid (have a ramp built in the cattle grid but he couldn't fit up through the bars).Should I keep him for a few days or just let him go tomorrow??

fleabag

Hello and well done for rescuing the poor thing.

There is a Facebook page called The Hogsprickle which is a dedicated hog rescue hospital. They advise that any hedgehogs you find now should be kept warm and dry and weighed. If they are under 450g, you need to contact them for further advice - I don't have contact details but maybe if you message them on FB? Here's the link (I hope).

http://www.facebook.com/TheHogsprickle?ref=ts&fref=ts

Good luck:)

dodderangler

If you have the time to watch him then keep a eye on him
I had a few over the years and always fed em dog food or ferret food with milk and water and when they start movin about I'd release them
Be hard but try clean his toes if you can to stop infection

Half-cocked

They are tough little creatures, so let him go as soon as possible. As above, if he weighs over 450-500g he will be fine. I have 3 still active every night in my garden, the mild weather has meant they don't need to hibernate yet. If you are worried about hius health, an anti-parasite shot and an antibiotic shot from the local vet will see him on his way.