from hog forum.....

Hedgehogs injured by strimmers

There are very few hedgehogs left in the wild now. They are dying out very quickly. We have taken their natural habitat away from them and they need our help to survive

Please be very careful when using a strimmer, lawnmower or other machinery in your garden and check the long grass & undergrowth first with your hand or foot to make sure NOTHING is curled up there. Hedgehogs do not run away when they hear the noise, but curl up tightly which is no protection from these tools.

Since the fine weather started just before Easter (less than 1 month) we have dealt with more than 20 hedgehogs with very bad injuries caused by strimmers, lawnmowers and other garden power tools.
Despite intensive Veterinary treatment NONE of them have survived their horrific injuries.

Hedgehogs are dying from lack of water. It is vital to put a bowl of water outside your front and back doors. Just this small act will help to save countless lives. You can find lots more information about how to help hedgehogs and make your garden safe for them on our Website: www.thehedgehog.co.uk




Please do pass this on to as many ppl as you can...thanks