
A 13 x 13cm hole is all a hedgehog needs to move from one garden to another. Hedgehog holes are vital to keep your local hog population healthy.

A hedgehog house is a great way to give your local hogs somewhere to nest. This is an example from one of our very helpful residents. A sturdy wooden one with an internal baffle wall provides the best protection against the elements and predators.
Putting out a bit of food (e.g. plain kitten biscuits or specialist hedgehog food) will help them build up reserves after hibernation and to get through Winter.
Hedgehogs roam on average of 2km a night to find food, mates or nesting sites.
Despite being Britain's favourite mammal hedgehogs have fallen by 30% in urban areas and 50% in rural areas since 2000. Connecting gardens by creating a hedgehog highway is a great way to help hedgehog populations bounce back.
A detailed instruction guide on how to make your own hedgehog house or highway can be found on The Wildlife Trust website.
Providing shallow bowls of water, particularly in dry spells, can also be a life saver.
