Date Published 07 December 2020
Help give a hog a home to hibernate in this winter!
When it comes to home-staging, we're experts. But it's not just inside your home
we like to design. We want to ensure that our local community and environment is
a thriving place to live and spend our time and that includes the vibrant British
wildlife!
With the hedgehog population declining rapidly in the UK, they are now officially
classified as vulnerable to extinction making this a crucial time to get involved in
protecting them. With most now in hibernation we know the winter months can be
tough on our wildlife.
Home-staging advice for Hedgehog Homes
● When siting the box choose a shady, quiet area of your garden.
● If the box lacks a tunnel entrance, try to include an interior tunnel or
dividing wall to prevent predators such as badgers or foxes from getting to
the hedgehog with their paws.
● We recommend using untreated wood for hedgehog homes. Wood from
certain softwood tree species grown in the UK, such as larch, Douglas-fir
and red cedar have excellent durability as exterior timbers. Pre-treated
wood can contain chromated copper arsenate (CCA) compounds that are
hazardous to many species. PTES promote the use of locally grown timber
which encourages good woodland management practices.
● Consider rigging up a trail camera to keep an eye on who's about.
*tips from https://www.hedgehogstreet.org/help-hedgehogs/hedgehog-homes/
Tips for Hibernating Chic.
We all want to make the best decor for our homes and well, a hedgehog is no
different! While you can make your own with the help of charity Hedgehog street
here:
https://www.hedgehogstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Hedgehog-Street-H
edgehog-houses-instructions-2018.pdf if you're looking to purchase a home for a
hog as a unique and interesting Christmas present for a loved one there are some
fantastic homes here:
https://www.arkwildlife.co.uk/category/wildlife-care/hedgehog-houses/
