Post by Psamathe on May 7, 2020 12:59:07 GMT
I've had a couple of hedgehog boxes in the garden for years. They've never been used - I suspected they entrance inadequate (a zig zag through a door but I keep meaning to build and add a tunnel). But one by the garden gate has been used by postperson to put parcels in for deliveries (and a card "Parcel In Box").
On leaving home yesterday an Amazon parcel left by the gate and I thought, move it to box for safety, lifted lid on box and hedgehog inside! Hedgehog stirred a bit but did not move and I quickly replaced the lid. (S)he's build a nest (green grass moved in, etc.) and I was worried I'd disrupted it. Put a notice out for post person to stop using the box.
Went to check today, very gently and quietly lifting the lid a little and no hedgehog inside.
Do hedgehogs tend to have several nests they move around or have I scared off mine?
(I do have two and probably two males as they were having a "scuffle" the other evening).
Thanks
Ian
On leaving home yesterday an Amazon parcel left by the gate and I thought, move it to box for safety, lifted lid on box and hedgehog inside! Hedgehog stirred a bit but did not move and I quickly replaced the lid. (S)he's build a nest (green grass moved in, etc.) and I was worried I'd disrupted it. Put a notice out for post person to stop using the box.
Went to check today, very gently and quietly lifting the lid a little and no hedgehog inside.
Do hedgehogs tend to have several nests they move around or have I scared off mine?
(I do have two and probably two males as they were having a "scuffle" the other evening).
Thanks
Ian
