Photo courtesy of Jared Belson
There are about seventeen different hedgehog species all over the world. Hedgehogs are commonly found in wild, rural, and urban habitats in almost all parts of Britain.
Hedgehog Natural Habitats
Hedgehogs can be found in a range of habitats, particularly in woodlands. Hedgehogs also prefer being near hedgerows as their name suggests, because they provide hedgehogs with an ideal place for nesting. Hedgerows also provide hedgehogs with a steady supply of feed and protection from predators.
Hedgehogs are also frequent visitors to our gardens, as many gardens provide them with plenty of food that is naturally available, though people can put out supplementary hedgehog feed to help them along. Gardens also provide hedgehogs with a safe place for nesting, and even hibernation in certain cases. This is the main reason why hedgehogs are often found in high numbers in urban areas.
Creating Hedgehog Habitats
If you want to support your local wildlife, simply mimic a hedgehog's natural habitat in your own garden! Adding a hedgehog habitat to your garden is a great way to invite hedgehogs and provide them with a safe space for resting, nesting, and hibernation!
Make the Best Hedgehog Habitats
- Put out hedgehog-friendly feed.
- If possible, leave some patches of long grass, dead leaves, compost, or old logs, as these are the type of conditions hedgehogs prefer!
- Provide clean drinking water.
- Ensure the habitat is properly positioned and ideally covered.
Hedgehog Habitats
Here at Really Wild Bird Food we supply a range of hedgehog habitats. Since hedgehogs are frequent visitors to our gardens, we have introduced new hedgehog homes, especially for these special friends. Many of our best hedgehog habitats use natural materials, to replicate habitats that hedgehogs use in the wild.
These hedgehog habitats offer hedgehogs (as well as certain other mammals) a safe retreat for nesting and resting. These help to protect them from hazards such as predators, as well as man-made hazards such as garden machinery. One of our best hedgehog houses is dome shaped, with a durable and waterproof steel frame coated with brushwood and moss which offers effective camouflage.
Placing these hedgehog dome homes in sheltered areas with an additional camouflage of twigs can help to persuade hedgehogs to use these, not just for nesting, but for hibernation as well. We have plenty of other hedgehog homes available, though, so you can choose the best hedgehog habitat for your garden, and add food to welcome them in!
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