Many thanks for all your replies.
First of all, have no fears about our plastic net tunnel of itself repesenting a risk to the hogs . The net is semi-rigid plastic of the type used for plant supports – about 40 mm mesh size – bent into an inverted ‘U’ shaoe and securely stapled to a stout rectangular wooden frame placed on the ground. The hedgehogs have used it multiple times without any problems.
Not sure about the normal presence of badgers in the local area – we do have them in north Essex, but have not been aware of any in the garden previously. I’ll try and find out more.
Have looked for any hog remains but found none.
We have decided to try the feeding station again tonight to see what happens, but will only put out the hedgehog pellets.
I’ll report back!
Cheers.
