oh Julia, how sad and traumatic for the wee Hedgehog let alone you finding it in such a state. You have helped them all thus far, maybe the wildlife folk can give you some advice regarding the visiting foxes in any other measures you can take or re-home the hedgehogs elsewhere. Nature is Nature unfortunately and at this time of year so many are trying to feed their young and themselves. i witnessed the local Sparrowhawk dive into our tree and snatch away a wee Siskin yesterday and at the end of last year snatch a Rock Pigeon and proceed to kill it on my lawn,horrible to witness. When do we intervene i don’t know how the wildlife documentary makers make it through their filming. The Sparrowhawk left the Pigeon as spooked and never came back so after 5mins i had to rescue it and take it to the rescue centre – alas it was put to sleep no more pain. We can only do our part the best we can, no pesticides, make the garden as safe and friendly as we can – at least the wee hedgehog wasn’t left to suffer longer outside and was gently put to sleep – hard but my heart felt wishes to you and i hope the trauma leaves you soon x
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