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- Hedgehogs spend the winter in their garden - tips for the right winter quarters
- From the heap of leaves to the miniature hedgehog house - hedgehogs are not picky
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If you leave foliage and branches in autumn, Hedgehog offers a shelter
Hedgehogs spend the winter in their garden - tips for the right winter quarters
When the food supply is low in the autumn, hedgehogs go in search of a place for hibernation. To help the cute little ones find what they are looking for quickly, you can provide valuable assistance. We will gladly explain how you can create the perfect winter quarters for hedgehogs with simple means.
From the heap of leaves to the miniature hedgehog house - hedgehogs are not picky
The most important criterion for the perfect winter quarters is the reliable protection against cold, snow and rain. By stacking the fallen foliage into a pile in autumn, you'll make your spiky winter guests happy. Hobby gardeners with manual skills offer hedgehogs with a shelter in the garden a touch of luxury. The following criteria completely satisfy the frugal Stacheleltier:
If you use a disused, wooden wine box as a starting material, this trick reduces the workload. A hedgehog house for eternity build from bricks on a stone base plate.
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Are you not sure if there is a hedgehog in your garden? Then give his excrement a clear indication. Igelkot is pencil-thick, 2 to 5 cm long and runs pointed. Since the spiny animals kill while walking, their remains are distributed over a large area and do not pile up. In contrast, martens leave a 8 to 10 cm long solution with twisted tip.