Hubert
Bio
Hubert is a tiny hoglet. He is shy and timid and still very young. He is just learning about the world and still needs his mum and dad to protect him. He always does everything he is asked because he knows his family want what is best for him. Although still scared of his surroundings, Hubert displays the early signs that he will be brave and trustworthy and a good friend to all on the Backyard Farm.
Facts and trivia if you see a hoglet in your garden...
The best way to help the young hedgehog will depend on how much it weighs: If the hoglet weighs less than 300g (about the size of an apple), it will need specialist care to survive the winter. If the young hedgehog weighs between 300g-450g (about the size of a mango), is only seen at night, and it's before mid-October with mild weather, you can provide food in the garden.
Monitor its weight, and if it's not gaining weight or you're still seeing it when the weather gets colder, please contact a rehabilitator. If the young hedgehog weighs between 300g-450g (about the size of a mango), after mid-October, they probably won't have enough weight to see them through the winter, so may need more help. We recommend following the BHPS advice for autumn juvenile hedgehogs, which describes how to help them over the winter.
If the hedgehog weighs over 450g (larger than a mango) and is only seen out at night, it should be healthy enough to hibernate as normal in the wild. They'll be foraging for food overnight, so if you can, keep providing food in the garden, as this will help them to put on even more weight before hibernation. If the hedgehog is sick or injured or seen out during the day during cold weather, follow our advice. (RSPCA Advice)
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