09/10/2026
Why are we still taking in hoglets in October?
Well...Autumn litters of hoglets are very common. Some hedgehog mums have a Spring litter, and an Autumn one!
Late Summer matings result in Autumn births and what seemed like a good idea on a warm night in late August can be filled with regret in October as temperatures fall, ground frosts start, and thoughts of hibernation preparation take priority.
A hedgehog mum knows that she needs to gain some weight, store some fat, and prepare a safe spot to take her through the harsh Highland Winter so she has a tough choice to make at this time of year.
Add road deaths of mums who head out earlier and earlier for food forays in a time period when roads are busier with traffic, and wetter conditions giving rise to higher parasite numbers and you have a recipe for a potential hoglet disaster.
So we're asking you to be extra vigilant for little hoglets out alone, in the daytime especially. You should;
💚 CONTAIN the hoglet
💚 CALL your nearest wildlife or hedgehog rescue
⛔️ No food or water unless asked to provide these by a rescue
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