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@helen_collis Poor little thing. Weβve had a couple of calls in the last few days of π¦ barely alive and out in the day. Time is critical but in both cases they had passed before we could get them the help they needed π’ keeping everything crossed for Orion π€
This winter, make it your mission to make sure wildlife has access to fresh, clean, unfrozen water every single day.
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Garden wildlife like hedgehogs, birds & insects play an important part in your garden's ecosystem - so help them out this winter βοΈπ
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Attention all County and District Councils, hotels, clubs and community centres who are organising a firework/bonfire night:
*****Please don't make this event be something you'll regret for the rest of your life*****
Unlike most mammals, hedgehogs don't have the Fight or Flight Response to danger.
That means that no matter how frightened they are, they don't bite, and they don't run away.
Their response to danger is to curl up into a protective ball, and wait until the danger passes.
That's why so many get run over by approaching cars. That's why so many are maimed and killed by approaching strimmers.
And that's why so many get burned alive in bonfires.
Poking a stick under the bonfire pile will just make the hedgehog inside curl into a ball.
Even if you touch her and hurt her, she won't move or make a sound.
Lighting it from one side will just make the hedgehog curl even tighter.
As the smoke fills her lungs and her coat begins to singe, she will freeze in place and wait for the danger to pass.
Shining a light under the bonfire will just make the hedgehog ball even tighter.
She'll close her eyes so they don't reflect light and give her presence away.
The ONLY way to make a bonfire safe is to build it the same day you light it.
So if it's already built, you need to move it on the day you light it.
If you are starting to build it in place then you MUST first enclose the area with a hedgehog-proof fence, to ensure no hogs enter.
If you can take the trouble to have a bonfire, then please take the trouble to do it safely.
Please don't make this event be something you'll regret for the rest of your life.
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With #Halloween & bonfire night approaching, we're urging anyone building bonfires to only do so on the day they are to be lit & then check them carefully before striking that match!
These steps can help save #hedgehogs & other wildlife from appalling suffering.
#sharetomakeaware
Please donβt build bonfires in advanceβ¦ they will attract π¦π¦
A quick word about fireworks tooβ¦ the loud bangs are very distressing for π¦ and other wildlife, as well as domestic animals. Visit an organised display rather than letting them off in the garden.
@helen_collis Wow Helen, thatβs an incredible achievement ππ and an average recovery rate of 78% is so good given the challenges our prickly friends face π¦πΎ
@helen_collis So many little ones out in the day at the moment, weβve had calls at the FRU every day βΉοΈ so glad Billy is getting the care he needs π¦πΎ
@helen_collis Heartbreaking to see this π’poor little thing. Great advice though and hereβs hoping your specialist care will help her pull through π€π¦πΎπ
As the leaves change colour & fall from the trees - don't be so keen to tidy them!
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They play an important role in the lifecycles of many species - from butterflies to #hedgehogs!
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If you must tidy gardens, leave a designated patch or corner untouched for #wildlife
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Leaf it to me! π Malfoy one of our recently released hedgehogs has been busy gathering leaves to build a cozy nest. Hedgehogs use dry leaves, grass and garden debris to build nests β so donβt tidy up your garden too much, it could be their perfect home! π¦πΎ#LeafAMess
@helen_collis@HedgehogCabin@JuneyKing@CaerphillyHog Hi @JuneyKing they are legit and have been helping π¦ across South Wales for many years. I help run a volunteer hedgehog first response unit for Monmouthshire and we often call on their services for rescues weβve had to do. Hope that helps πΎπΎπΎ
@helen_collis Aaaarghhhβ¦ poor you, D did mention yesterday - so sorry to have bothered you. Really hope youβre not in too much pain and heal well & fast π€x