I think this is very useful advice and timely! I’ve long thought that it must be better to re-release hogs once they are fixed and healthy weights than continue to keep them in captivity and await a good weather spell – which isn’t always predictable either. As you say Penny, they exhibit behaviours that are obviously demonstrating how difficult it is for them – I hear of hogs that make their feet bleed from the digging, scratching and pacing they do in desperation to escape. its also stressful for the carers to witness and causes you to question whether you are doing the best for them in such circumstances.
I have re-released fixed Hogs myself in milder spells through winter and continued to support feed and provide a shelter if wanted. some returned on and off through the following year, which was a comfort to me that they had indeed survived.
Hope your resident juvenile is in good shape for a release in the spring – potentially not too long now anyway!
Forum
Register and log in to gain access to our forums and chat about everything 'hedgehog'!
Thank you for looking to contribute to the Hedgehog Street forum. Please note that when submitting replies or posts, these are run through our spam-checkers, so there may be a slight delay in your posts appearing, and reflecting in the forum post details below. However, if you think anything has gone awry please contact us.
The views and opinions expressed in this forum do not necessarily represent the views of PTES or BHPS.
