Post by Amanda on Nov 2, 2019 10:11:12 GMT
Paul / Karen
Is it normal for a hog to feed during the day? Rudey (named by my daughter as it poops in the feeding box) did it once yesterday then went back to sleep.
Rudey has been out to feed this morning too, but went back to sleep again
He was busy collecting leaves overnight, there are quite a few in the box now.
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The Hedgehog is out during the day
Hedgehogs are nocturnal animals, sleeping during the day and foraging for food late evening through to early morning. If they are out during the day there MAY be a problem. If it seems to have a purpose and is going somewhere, or has a mouthful of leaves, it is probably fine. Otherwise a hedgehog found out during daylight should be restrained in a box or cage, INDOORS, then call a rescue for advice.
Is it normal for a hog to feed during the day? Rudey (named by my daughter as it poops in the feeding box) did it once yesterday then went back to sleep.
Rudey has been out to feed this morning too, but went back to sleep again
He was busy collecting leaves overnight, there are quite a few in the box now.
edit:
The Hedgehog is out during the day
Hedgehogs are nocturnal animals, sleeping during the day and foraging for food late evening through to early morning. If they are out during the day there MAY be a problem. If it seems to have a purpose and is going somewhere, or has a mouthful of leaves, it is probably fine. Otherwise a hedgehog found out during daylight should be restrained in a box or cage, INDOORS, then call a rescue for advice.