Pricklebums Hedgehog Rescue

26/05/2025

20/11/2024

Although we are currently closed due to moving premises - We are having many people asking for help regarding hedgehogs seen out in the winter. If under 400g they are may be too small to successfully hibernate. (The minimum safe weight for hibernation being around 450g according to BHPS ) However, if they look healthy our advice first & foremost is to PLEASE support feed them so they can continue to gain weight. Unless they are very small, skinny, wobbly or out in day - theres no need to scoop them up & take them in as this would cause undue stress & further complications. Contact a rescue for advice if you are unsure at all.
NB: We do not advise anyone to attempt to look after hedgehogs themselves - unless you are under the guidance of an experienced hedgehog rehabber or reputable rescue. The reason being - All over-wintered hedgehogs need to be checked for internal parasite burdens & treated accordingly. (This requires access to a microscope & knowledge of how to identify parasite eggs/larvae) They get extremely stressed during captivity, which causes their immune system to struggle, any internal parasites then rapidly multiply causing them to go downhill very quickly. Time is of the essence as if not diagnosed & sorted early on the burden will become so high & the hedgehog will be too weak to cope with the meds used to treat them. (These are prescribed by a vet) x

20/11/2024

My goodness.. what an ordeal!! Pics of our beautiful hedgehog hospital shed being dismantled.. So upsetting.. If anyone local has a barn we could store it in? Would be amazing.. until we can re-group & plan to start again.. thanks to john & keith for their amazing help to finally get this sorted.. @ The Posh Shed Company which is unfortunately no more due to very sad circumstances.. I will always be so grateful for their kindness & support.. x

29/10/2024

One small edit for a hedgehog expert, but one giant leap for hedgehog-kind!

📣 Today we are writing history!

The IUCN Red List for Europe has been updated, and the European hedgehog changes status from “Least Concern” to “Near Threatened”.

🔎 Even though many have been painfully aware of the species’ gradual disappearance from the wild for years, and even decades, it is not until today that the worrying situation is officially announced for the whole of Europe.

🤓 Alongside Abi Gazzard, I was one of two assessors invited to prepare the report and evaluation forming the background for the IUCN status update for the European hedgehog, and I am extremely proud to have played a role in this important status change.

🦔 This status change will finally allow hedgehogs a voice!
When speaking up to protect the hedgehogs through research and conservation initiatives we now finally have a reference point, the IUCN Red List status for Europe, to refer to, when asked why it all matters and why attention and priority should be given to hedgehog conservation.

💔 Despite the species’ amazing popularity, the European hedgehog is now in decline over most of Europe. How did we let things get so bad? It is time to consider the following questions and come up with effective and sustainable solutions:
What can we – as governments, communities and individuals - do to reverse this situation?

🙏 It is my hope that this status change will generate more attention and support for the important research uncovering the reasons for the decline and what we can do to mitigate this, and conservation work we have ahead of us to help preserve this iconic ambassador species in the wild, allowing future generations to encounter the charming and fascinating, little prickly creatures in their gardens at night.

You can read the IUCN assessment report here: https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/29650/213411773

09/05/2024

22/04/2024

The Beatles Spherical Jigsaw puzzle featuring the 1976 Fantastic album cover in MINT condition still in the cellophane wrapper

22/04/2024

Any Beatles fans out there?
Look what we've got for sale?

The Beatles Spherical Jigsaw puzzle featuring the 1976 Fantastic album cover in MINT condition still in the cellophane wrapper

18/04/2024

Pricklebums Hedgehog Rescue
We have a few vintage albums and a lot of loose stamps
Can anyone help

14/04/2024

Testing to see if the link works https://gofund.me/8c1a0cef
new fundraiser planning in proc

My name is Ailie, I am the founder of Pricklebums Hedgehog Rescue in Ludlo… Ailie Hill needs your support for Woodland & Wildlife - Land Conservation (Ludlow)