Hi Kodi
Not sure whether you read the link Iincluded previously, but this is a relevant section:
” If the sighting is during the day – it could be a warning sign that all is not well. However, there are some exceptions, nest disturbance, females nest building in preparation for young to be born or feeding while young are asleep being some. Those hedgehogs will generally be moving quickly, appear well and only out for short periods of time. Monitor from a distance to ensure no problems develop and if in doubt call the British Hedgehog Preservation Society on 01584 890 801. However if you find a hedgehog staggering around, lying still (not in a nest), with flies around it or obviously sick or injured be it day or night, it needs urgent help.”
The problem with hedgehogs is, being wild animals they will not show they are unwell if they can help it. That means they can continue to appear to be well until they are too unwell to manage that. There are certain warning signs and (except, i.e, in the circumstances mentioned in that quote) being out during daylight is one of them. If I were you I would give a hog carer/rehabilitator a ring and explain the hedgehogs’ behaviour in more detail than you can on the Forum. – They will be able to tell you if what you are seeing is worrying or not.
It’s possible, if you are feeding them in daylight, you might be encouraging them to continue to expect food then. But that in turn could inadvertently mask a potential underlying problem.
One thing that is vitally important to hedgehogs is that they have access to water all day every day. Without access to water they could become dehydrated (especially in hot dry weather, like at present) which, again, might lead to them venturing out during the day to look for water.
I hope all turns out well for the hedgehogs. Good luck.
