Hedgehog Babies

I am a registered hedgehog carer and normally end up fostering and hand-rearing orphaned hedgehogs at this time of year. I keep them over the winter and release them in the spring. I've just had a phone call from a wildlife hospital asking me if I could take on a few of their babies, so they will be arriving in a few days. (Just getting the nursery ready!) Here is one of a litter of six I reared last year.

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This hedgehog is actually a "white" hedgehog, although it doesn't show at this young age. I was very surprised when he grew up and his spines were pure white. This is the same hedgehog on Release Day, May of this year.
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Lovely pictures- and well done you in caring for them. The last two summers must have been really tough on hedgehogs - either hot and dry or sodden and flooded.

I love seeing signs of my visiting hedgehog - and occassionally him/her in person.

 

Well done Fc good luck with your babies.

 

awww what cuties they are for sure

I've never heard of a white hedgie - how sweet

You're doing an amzing job there, good luck with your new arrivals and keep us posted

 

lovely "baby"...and a WELL DONE to Flowerchild for her dedication.

 

Wonderful1 They must take up lots of your time but bet theyre worth it! Well done to you

PS Where about are you in somerset?

 

Flowerchild,

What wonderful work you do, and what gorgeous little critters. I love to hear of people who give of their own time to help our little friends in need, well done