Hi, Sorry to hear about your hog…very strange, is it possible that it could have been hit by a vehicle and suffered head or internal injuries, but managed to reach the safety of your garden? I have been told several stories recently of hedgehogs actively seeking out hedgehog friendly people and carers in times of need. Like you say, it’s unlikely to have been a badger or a fox if it wasn’t eaten, it would have to be a very large owl to tackle a fully grown hedgehog and most of the cats around here run a mile at the sight of prickles!
Last year was a very strange one for hedgehogs with the uncharacteristically and prolonged hot, dry weather. Many people, including myself noticed them disappearing much earlier in the year than usual. One of our mob returned at the beginning of January and he has been visiting for dinner every night since. If there is one thing that we do know about hedgehogs it’s that they are unpredictable…hopefully they will all return safe and well in the spring.
