maximus otter
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FTMB members may be aware that my missus and I do a little bit to help Britain's hedgehogs. Their numbers have crashed over recent decades, down 66% in only the last 20 years.
Piggies are currently trying to fatten up in order to survive winter. If they don't make 500 grams, they'll die. You can help.
The gold standard would be to buy yourself a "hogitat" as an early Christmas present. They're readily available from Amazon for anywhere from just £20 to "the sky's the limit".
You can also make a simple piggy feeding station out of a plastic storage box from your local High Street cheapo outlet. Instructions here.
If nothing else, simply put out some hedgehog biscuits in a disposable takeaway tray or saucer, together with some clean tap water. The biscuits can also be ordered from Amazon here.
Don't put out bread and milk, it's an old wives' tale. It's actively harmful to piggies.
Even though you think your garden has no 'hogs, either try installing a feeder or buy one for someone else.
Doing nothing won't help; doing something may save what is rapidly becoming an endangered species.
Lots of useful info and contacts at the Hedgehog Preservation Society and St. Tiggywinkles.
maximus otter
Piggies are currently trying to fatten up in order to survive winter. If they don't make 500 grams, they'll die. You can help.
The gold standard would be to buy yourself a "hogitat" as an early Christmas present. They're readily available from Amazon for anywhere from just £20 to "the sky's the limit".
You can also make a simple piggy feeding station out of a plastic storage box from your local High Street cheapo outlet. Instructions here.
If nothing else, simply put out some hedgehog biscuits in a disposable takeaway tray or saucer, together with some clean tap water. The biscuits can also be ordered from Amazon here.
Don't put out bread and milk, it's an old wives' tale. It's actively harmful to piggies.
Even though you think your garden has no 'hogs, either try installing a feeder or buy one for someone else.
Doing nothing won't help; doing something may save what is rapidly becoming an endangered species.
Lots of useful info and contacts at the Hedgehog Preservation Society and St. Tiggywinkles.
maximus otter
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