Hi Kitty878
Yes, it’s very sad finding a dead hedgehog, but the younger ones do have a higher mortality rate, so it could have died naturally, as you say. Have you by any chance recorded the hog on the Big Hedgehog Map (accessed via the Hedgehog Street home page). That way it may help other hogs – it all adds to the wider picture of what is happening to them. But yes, you’re right, water is essential, especially in hot weather – so well done making sure they have some. It’s best left available all day every day, including winter, just in case a very thirsty hog comes along at any time.
Glad to hear they’ve moved out of the nest now. That’s great you still have lots of hogs visiting.
I can’t see any problem with having hog houses close to each other, although I would keep each one as a ‘detached house’ even if they are right next to each other. Then you can have Hedgehog Row – sounds lovely – hope you soon get some tenants!
