Hedgehogs go into hibernation when the weather is very cold although they do
wake and forage for food if we have
In order to survive the winter, hedgehogs need to weigh at least 600gms by the
Any that have not reached this weight will need to be taken in and looked after until they have gained sufficient fat reserves.
The best food to give to a hedgehog is a good quality, meaty cat or dog food and
cat complete biscuits.
Fresh water should always be available.
The old 'bread and milk' advice is now
known to be extremely harmful to hedgehogs.
Cows milk can even be fatal to them
as they cannot digest the high lactose
(a natural sugar) found in it.