Climate change means that hedgehogs are having second broods quite late in the season. We are getting quite a few young hogs in that weigh around 120g. At this weight a hedgehog will not survive the winter. If you see small hedgehogs out particularly during the day then give us a ring. These 2 in…
We rescued this young vixen yesterday after reports that she was in a poor state, struggling with walking on 3 legs and only slowly moving. Even a very ill or injured fox can be extremely hard to catch, thankfully with her we had some time to attempt a rescue and with the help of a…
In September we were called to a house where a mother hedgehog had made a nest and given birth to 4 hoglets. Whilst cleaning his car, a guy opened his garage door, in those few seconds mum crawled in and made a nest in a spare wheel cover. Two days later she was accidentally disturbed…
These young hedgehogs or hoglets as they are known, were found wandering in the daytime. Hedgehogs are nocturnal so a hog out in the daytime is usually a sign that something is wrong. These two are weaned off their mother but are too small for this time of year. They need to be above 500 grams…
This beautiful fox cub arrived at the weekend, we believe her mother has been killed, and there are no signs of other cubs. Fortunately she is eating herself and she’s doing well. Currently she’s in our animal hospital ready to go for blood test, then she’ll be transferred to our large fox enclosure. Fox cubs…
We fetched this poor fox this weekend from a nearby town. Initial reports were that the fox was lying in a hedge bottom and looking very sorry for himself, it didn’t sound good at all. By the time we got there, all kitted out to rescue him, he had moved. Even a dying animal, fearing…
