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Post by Harold Smith on Jun 1, 2019 10:43:36 GMT
Caught this on camera last night. A hedgehog trying roll another out of the way.  IMAG0004 by Harold Smith, on Flickr Harold |
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Post by Tringa on Jun 1, 2019 13:22:47 GMT
Great record of behaviour. I haven't seen this in hedgehogs but have seen similar in badgers.
Dave
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Post by accipiter on Jun 1, 2019 17:38:03 GMT
Probably a localised dispute over food since hedgehogs are not territorial, nonetheless, behaviour such as this is quite amusing to witness as is the sounds they make anywhere from squeals to grunts.But I am never ceased to be surprised by strange nocturnal sounds too, some being really quite unnerving anywhere from foxes to owls sometimes being “outside of the breeding season “that are supposed to be silent during this time. I am also sure most people would be very surprised to hear the "myriad of strange sounds" I hear whilst out at night including - ( hello young lovers your under arrest ) – a play on words from the song ( hello young lover) from the king and I.  Anyhow, all joking aside I am sure you will find the link interesting Harold particularly (behaviour and social structure)
Alan www.wildlifeonline.me.uk/animals/article/european-hedgehog-territory-home-range |
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Post by rowanberry on Jun 1, 2019 19:46:04 GMT
Interesting how the one being pushed puts up no resistance- and stays curled up even when the other is long gone.
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Post by Harold Smith on Jun 2, 2019 13:23:40 GMT
Thanks for the link Alan. Very interesting. It is possible that there may have been a dispute over food. Earlier in the evening I had spread three or four handfuls of dried mealworms over the lawn. It was apparent from some of the videos at least one hedgehog, the bully I think, was feeding on them. About two hours later the bully was still at it.  IMAG0010 by Harold Smith, on Flickr Harold. |
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Post by NellyDee on Jun 3, 2019 7:59:29 GMT
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Post by lovehogs on Jul 20, 2019 13:52:01 GMT
Re feeding our little spiny friends.
Always provide non tap water. (Butt. is best, even for cats!).
Although the hogs love mealworms, DON'T feed, as they, peanuts and sunflower hearts, in particular, are high in phosphorous, which causes MTB (Metabolic Bone Disease), attacking the calcium/skeleton and slowly killing them. Also, raw beef chuck, raw chicken breast and offal are high in phosphorous. There are proprietary foods available via pet shops, eg Spikes moist and various cat/dog wet foods mostly chicken/ lamb. My visitors don't seem to have a preference as to gravy or jelly! Dry stuff mostly kitten, eg Tesco dry chicken when I can get it.
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Post by Harold Smith on Jul 21, 2019 8:47:41 GMT
Re feeding our little spiny friends. Always provide non tap water. (Butt. is best, even for cats!). Although the hogs love mealworms, DON'T feed, as they, peanuts and sunflower hearts, in particular, are high in phosphorous, which causes MTB (Metabolic Bone Disease), attacking the calcium/skeleton and slowly killing them. Also, raw beef chuck, raw chicken breast and offal are high in phosphorous. There are proprietary foods available via pet shops, eg Spikes moist and various cat/dog wet foods mostly chicken/ lamb. My visitors don't seem to have a preference as to gravy or jelly! Dry stuff mostly kitten, eg Tesco dry chicken when I can get it. As there generally hasn't been a lot rain, the exception being last Friday and Saturday, my butt empties quite quickly. To overcome this I fill the butt with tap water and leave it a few days for it to mature a bit and for any treatment chemicals to evaporate of. I then use the water for the birdbath which is also the source of water for the hedgehogs. I obtain my hedgehog food from Vine House so I am confident it will not harm the hedgehogs. I soak dried mealworms during the breeding season for the birds and their young. Otherwise, I put out dried mealworms in the winter mainly for the birds. If its cold it is unlikely the hedgehogs will be about, however, I always keep the feeding station stocked up just in case. Harold. |
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Post by lovehogs on Jul 29, 2019 15:08:22 GMT
Nice to see that there are a few of us who are clued up and helping wildlife.
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