SCHWEGLER 29
HEDGEHOG PROTECTION
Hedgehog Dome
Hedgehog Food
» HEDGEHOG DOME WITH INSULATED BASE Material: SCHWEGLER wood-concrete
The SCHWEGLER Hedgehog Dome encourages Hedgehogs to settle in a
particular area and provides year-round shelter, including during the winter
months. Detailed instructions are supplied.
Siting: Choose somewhere protected from wind and rain. Try and avoid
placing the Dome where the animals have to cross a lawn because these
are mainly damp at night.
Nesting material: Ideally fill with hay (supplied with the dome) but
alternatively use dry leaves and straw, as well as cut up newspaper and
wood shavings.
Material: Insulating SCHWEGLER wood-concrete.
Colour: Brown protective coating for a balanced temperature.
Entrance: 11 x 12 cm.
Internal dimension: l 44 cm.
External dimension: l 48 cm.
Height: 30.5 cm.
Weight: approx. 17 kg.
Order No. 00 390/4
The Hedgehog is the oldest living species of mammal. The excellent
protection offered by its spines have enabled it to survive relatively well
for thousands of years. When in danger it rapidly rolls up into a ball and
extends its spines, making it almost impossible to attack. This species only
began to face serious danger in the modern age, with the introduction of
many poisonous chemicals, over-cultivated landscapes devoid of hedges,
undergrowth and piles of weeds, and excessive traffic. Hedgehogs like
undergrowth, thick hedges and piles of wood, brushwood, hay or straw,
where they can hide during the day or construct a nest. They also seek out
old boxes, or make a home for themselves under stairs or in garden sheds.
Mostly they prefer slightly neglected gardens or plots of land which have
not been sprayed with poisons and contain no slug pellets, which are fatal
for them. The Hedgehog is a nocturnal animal that goes in search of food
at dusk. They are very beneficial to us because they consume what we
consider "pests", such as Snails, Caterpillars, Beetles, young Mice, etc.
Anyone who has a Hedgehog, or a family of them, in the garden should do
everything possible to enable these useful animals to remain.
A SCHWEGLER Hedgehog Dome is ideal if you want to help the Hedgehogs
in your garden: just unpack it and place it in position, that's all you have to
do. The Hedgehog Dome offers the Hedgehog everything it needs, except
perhaps for food: a weatherproof cover, an insulated floor and soft hay in
which to hide.
» HEDGEHOG FOOD
Please never feed Hedgehogs anything containing salt, spices or sugar, i.e. avoid any leftovers from the
table. No milk! However, Hedgehogs will be grateful for some water in a shallow dish. Hedgehogs in the wild
which weigh less than 500 g at the beginning of November are unlikely to survive hibernation. It is advisable
to help them, and assistance is available from the many Hedgehog rescue centres.
By the way… many veterinary practices treat wild animals (including Hedgehogs) free of charge, but but you
should preferably enquire beforehand.
This basic food for Hedgehogs has proved its effectiveness in everyday situations. Its composition closely replicates
the natural diet of the Hedgehog. In addition to the basic components such as wild berries, nuts, fruit, meat, insects
and honey it also contains vitamins and trace elements, which are vital for Hedgehogs. It is suitable for Hedgehogs
living in the wild in summer and also provides them with the nutrition that they need during the winter. Over-wintering Hedgehogs can also be fed raw minced meat, offal, chicken giblets, fish, curds
or fruit (apples, bananas).
1 kg Hedgehog food in foil pack Order No. 00 395/9
VV Hedgehog Dome with insulated base