Earlier today, at about 2pm, in my back garden, I saw a hedgehog walking around. It looked healthy and seemed to be walking normally.
But I am very confused, as hedgehogs are nocturnal. And not only that, the snow in my back garden was about 1ft deep, and hedgehogs should be in hibernation at this time of year.
So, about 15 minutes after the hedgehog left, I put a small amount of finely cut cheddar cheese on to a small plastic tray and left it at the bottom of my garden, under a hedge, sheltered from snow and hidden from cats/birds.
My questions are:
- Do you think the hedgehog will come back for the cheese?
- Why is it out during the day, especially at this time of year?
- Will the snow keep the hedgehog hydrated? (I didn't leave out a dish of water as it might freeze over in these sub zero temperatures)
Thanks.
But I am very confused, as hedgehogs are nocturnal. And not only that, the snow in my back garden was about 1ft deep, and hedgehogs should be in hibernation at this time of year.
So, about 15 minutes after the hedgehog left, I put a small amount of finely cut cheddar cheese on to a small plastic tray and left it at the bottom of my garden, under a hedge, sheltered from snow and hidden from cats/birds.
My questions are:
- Do you think the hedgehog will come back for the cheese?
- Why is it out during the day, especially at this time of year?
- Will the snow keep the hedgehog hydrated? (I didn't leave out a dish of water as it might freeze over in these sub zero temperatures)
Thanks.