Young Hedgehogs
Young hedgehogs will have closed eyes and likely pink in appearance with soft spines. If you find a hedgehog of this age it must be kept warm as a matter of urgency.
If the hedgehog displays any of the following issues please contact us.
- Smaller than an apple.
- Not rolling up, or wobbling about.
- Displays signs of injury such as cuts, wounds or has maggots/flies/eggs on it.
Adult Hedgehogs
If the hedgehog is out in daylight and displays any of the following issues please contact us.
- Is underweight, or in poor general condition.
- Displays signs of injury such as cuts, wounds or has maggots/flies/eggs on it.
- Not rolling up, or wobbling about.
- Displays signs of injury (inc. flies/eggs).
Safety/Care Advice
Always wear gloves when handling hedgehogs, and place in a covered box for transport.
Remember never give food or water to an animal that is visibly injured, they often hides signs of pain and weakness and feeding takes a lot of their energy which if injured is their most valuable asset, if they try to hard to act normal this could kill them.
Hedgehog (Advice Poster)
