Hedgehogs
Hedgehogs
There have been several sightings of hedgehogs reported to me on our site. Marie on plot 4 saw one on a neighbouring plot. Also Lucy plot 37N & Jelena plot 9N spoke about there concern for hedgehog safety on site. please see below.
1 . Slug pellets & pesticides can kill hedgehogs & should be used as a last resort, crushed egg shells or grit around the plant can deter slugs. If you have to use pellets place them under something which is inaccessible to hedgehogs.
2. Always thoroughly disturb bonfires before you light them as hedgehogs or other animals could be nesting there.
3. Litter is a real hazard to hedgehogs, they can get there heads stuck in tins, plastic bags etc
I know a lot of members have made hedgehog hotels on there plots making it safe for hedgehogs to rest or to build a nest for themselves.
Blog created by Mark Burton (Allotment Secretary) photos sent to me by Jelena Germansone & Marie Darlow
