They may look and feel dead when they are actually still alive with a chance of survival.Put the hedgehog into the warm rescue box and it may well start to show signs of life.Since hedgehogs are nocturnal if we see them out in the daytime it’s often a sign that something is wrong and they may need our help.In this article, we’ve tried to explain how you can help, and when it’s better to leave them alone.We hope you found the article useful and interesting.If you would like more information on how to help hedgehogs visit:And if you spot a hedgehog in trouble, you can find your local hedgehog rescue project byIf you have a question or suggestion we would love to hear from you.

I'd move him to somewhere any pets around can't get to him (or leave him if … When a hedgehog hibernates, it balls up into a tight ball, so if it’s laid out flat then it’s most likely dead. It needs to be 600gms to safely hibernate. The Garden Wildlife Health Project, run by the Zoological Society of London is monitoring and cataloguing disease in wild hedgehogs across the UK. The vet will need to take a look at the hog.When you rescue in this case.
The mother may actually be close by.If the mother doesn’t show up and the hoglets start Don’t be tempted to try to raise baby hedgehogs yourself as you might a baby bird. Results and any advice will be relayed to the submitter. Part 1How to Get More Wild Birds Into Your Garden Easily. They will stick their noses into all sorts of things. Hedgehogs are nocturnal and usually sleep during the daytime. But don’t try to do it yourself. This may or may not be fixable.

Now is the time of year when hedgehogs start to go into hibernation so you might just have disturbed that. Sick or injured hedgehogs can be very cold and still. Hoglets are delicate creatures with complicated needs. You can tell that the hedgehog is hibernating and not dead by the fact that it will ‘ripple’ when touched very gently.
The project relies on public reports to help monitor health and identify disease threats to … Put the hedgehog into the warm rescue box and it may well start to show signs of life. Their best chance of survival is with the mother. It may be hibernating and appear to be dead. It may also emit a little ‘snore’!

Losing a pet or coming across a dead bird or other animal in the yard isn't something we like to think about. It is Britain’s biggest public-led investigation into the health of native wildlife.Hedgehogs are one of the focus species of the project which will be investigating whether infectious or non-infectious diseases are a factor in the hedgehog decline and establishing what a natural level of disease and parasitism may be. To report any dead or ill hedgehogs in your garden visit the The Garden Wildlife Health is a project set up by the wildlife vets at the Institute of Zoology, ZSL in collaboration with the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), Froglife and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). Pregnant or nursing mothers may need to be out during the day. So get the hog to them as soon as possible.Hedgehogs are inquisitive.

So you may see them out and about in the day.In this situation, you should weigh the hog.

If you have to cut the netting to get the hog free cut as far away from the hog as possible and try to avoid pulling.A hedgehog with cuts, flesh wounds and patches of missing spines is likely to have been hit by a car or strimmer, or attacked by a dog.Healthy hedgehogs are surprising good healers and even hogs who look in a pretty bad way can make a good recovery if kept clean and dry.So once again, box him up and take him to the rescue centre.If you see babies or young hedgehogs out in the day without their mother don’t immediately rush in to help. Clare is a freelance writer and illustrator living and working in Gloucestershire UK. What to do if you find a dead hedgehog 14th November 2017. Part 2 Clare hopes that her words and pictures will help to bring the natural world to life for others. Report a sick or dead hedgehog now. In this situation there sometimes aren’t enough hours in the night for a young hog to get all the food he needs. Take the hog and the netting to the rescue centre.

And if you’re covered in long spines, once you’ve stuck your nose into something it can be tricky to get back out again.A rescue centre can sort this out easily. This hog also needs rescuing but it’s one for the vet, not your local rescue centre.Not all vets will treat hedgehogs so call ahead to check.As well as placing the hog in a warm box you could also try offering a little water in this case.If a hog is dragging both legs it’s more likely to have a spinal injury.