Hedgehogs are fascinating creatures that can benefit from our assistance. Unfortunately, hedgehog numbers have dwindled over the years and this decline over almost a decade is mainly because of the fragmentation of their habitats and difficulty in finding food.
Fortunately, small steps on our part will surely make the life of these tiny creatures significantly easier and there are several things we can do to help our spikey friends. The easiest thing we can do is to provide them with food and clean drinking water when the resources accessible to them are scarce, particularly during autumn and early spring.
What to feed hedgehogs
Hedgehogs are a well-loved mammal in the UK, yet very few people will know how to care for them. If you're wondering, "What can you feed hedgehogs?", we've got the answer!
Hedgehogs are insectivores and can often travel a mile or more a night in search of food. While they prefer insects, they will happily feed on dry food like pet biscuits and shop-bought hedgehog food.
Here at Really Wild Bird Food, we stock a full range from biscuits to wet food. Here are some of our most popular:
If you would like to put extra treats out for your hedgehogs, we also stock a few little hoggie treats! We recommend our Hedgehog Niblets or our Dried Calci-Worms in particular.
What vegetables can hedgehogs eat?
- Broccoli
- Cucumber
- Lettuce
- Leafy Greens
- Asparagus
Vegetables make great hedgehog snacks! Please be aware that not all vegetables are safe though. Hedgehogs cannot eat starchy vegetables such as corn, potatoes and carrots, as well as all dried vegetables.
What not to feed hedgehogs
As well as the veggies mentioned above, the following food should NOT be put out for hedgehogs:
- Milk or any dairy products
- Bread
- Mealworms (these are thought to cause health problems when eaten in large quantities)
- Artificial preservatives
- Died fruit
How to feed hedgehogs in the garden
The best way to feed hedgehogs in the garden is to put hedgehog food in a small shallow-sided bowl like our Ceramic Hedgehog Bowl. Hedgehogs will also greatly appreciate readily available fresh drinking water.
For more wildlife feeding advice, stay up to date with our latest news! If you need any further assistance on the topic of feeding hedgehogs, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team.
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