Two of the orphan hoglets that came in last night, one male and one female. They are about 5 – 6 days old, and still have their eyes closed. They weigh 59g and 64g and are about the same size as a conker in its shell.
They are difficult feeders, but persistence pays off, and they are taking about 0.8ml per feed at the moment.
It’s a bloody good job we have the incubators, and we’re already thinking of trying to get some more.
Maria came to us on 17th June with a broken leg. Our vet skilfully pinned the break, which saved her
This is April, an adult female hog, 525g, found wobbling and unable to stand, covered in flystrike. She is very
Sick and injured hedgehogs are vulnerable to fly strike (Myiasis). It is extremely important that you get help quickly.
Fly strike refers to when flies lay their eggs on a sick or injured animal. The eggs hatch into maggots which then eat away at the flesh of the still living creature.
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