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Animal dropping identification - hedgehog?
I'm afraid I don't have a photo but can anyone confirm the likely identity
of the layer of these droppings. They're jet black, about 4" long and around as thick as my little-finger (1.5cm), straight and tapering to a point at one end. Not obvious remains of seeds or insects in them that I could make out. They only seem to appear overnight. I'm assuming it's a hedgehog, am I right? (Apologies for the mixed units) Tim. |
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Animal dropping identification - hedgehog?
In article oprrxj7yavwxhha1@localhost, Tim timnothy.cohsalpleangmer@a
pk.at writes I'm afraid I don't have a photo but can anyone confirm the likely identity of the layer of these droppings. They're jet black, about 4" long and around as thick as my little-finger (1.5cm), straight and tapering to a point at one end. Not obvious remains of seeds or insects in them that I could make out. They only seem to appear overnight. I'm assuming it's a hedgehog, am I right? A bit long, but otherwise sounds about right. Your little finger is much thicker than mine! -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
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Animal dropping identification - hedgehog?
"Tim" wrote in message
newsprrxj7yavwxhha1@localhost... I'm afraid I don't have a photo but can anyone confirm the likely identity of the layer of these droppings. They're jet black, about 4" long and around as thick as my little-finger (1.5cm), straight and tapering to a point at one end. Not obvious remains of seeds or insects in them that I could make out. They only seem to appear overnight. I'm assuming it's a hedgehog, am I right? (Apologies for the mixed units) Tim. Yea probably hedgehog, they are black due to the number of beetles they eat, which in turn of course would have eaten slugs, slugs eggs, young snails and I have to find the remains of a slug in hedgehog poo, or actually see a hedgehog eating slugs !!! Duncan |
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Animal dropping identification - hedgehog?
On Mon, 7 Jul 2003 09:07:56 +0100, Kay Easton
wrote: In article oprrxj7yavwxhha1@localhost, Tim timnothy.cohsalpleangmer@a pk.at writes I'm afraid I don't have a photo but can anyone confirm the likely identity of the layer of these droppings. They're jet black, about 4" long and around as thick as my little-finger (1.5cm), straight and tapering to a point at one end. Not obvious remains of seeds or insects in them that I could make out. They only seem to appear overnight. I'm assuming it's a hedgehog, am I right? A bit long, but otherwise sounds about right. Your little finger is much thicker than mine! Ok, it might be a little thinner. Kay thanks, Maybe it's a big hedgehog. Perhaps I'd better strengthen the fence.... ;-) Tim. |
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Animal dropping identification - hedgehog?
On Mon, 7 Jul 2003 09:35:31 +0100, Druss wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message newsprrxj7yavwxhha1@localhost... I'm afraid I don't have a photo but can anyone confirm the likely identity of the layer of these droppings. They're jet black, about 4" long and around as thick as my little-finger (1.5cm), straight and tapering to a point at one end. Not obvious remains of seeds or insects in them that I could make out. They only seem to appear overnight. I'm assuming it's a hedgehog, am I right? (Apologies for the mixed units) Tim. Yea probably hedgehog, they are black due to the number of beetles they eat, which in turn of course would have eaten slugs, slugs eggs, young snails I certainly hope so. Do you know if hedgehogs eat young toads - about 1" long? I have a couple of baby toads in the garden and I expect they might be in danger of being snapped-up too ? and I have to find the remains of a slug in hedgehog poo, or actually see a hedgehog eating slugs !!! Duncan I suppose it's something to do on a cold, damp night if you're REALLY bored. :-) Tim. |
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Animal dropping identification - hedgehog?
"Tim" wrote in message
newsprrxm10cuwxhha1@localhost... On Mon, 7 Jul 2003 09:35:31 +0100, Druss wrote: "Tim" wrote in message newsprrxj7yavwxhha1@localhost... I'm afraid I don't have a photo but can anyone confirm the likely identity of the layer of these droppings. They're jet black, about 4" long and around as thick as my little-finger (1.5cm), straight and tapering to a point at one end. Not obvious remains of seeds or insects in them that I could make out. They only seem to appear overnight. I'm assuming it's a hedgehog, am I right? (Apologies for the mixed units) Tim. Yea probably hedgehog, they are black due to the number of beetles they eat, which in turn of course would have eaten slugs, slugs eggs, young snails I certainly hope so. Do you know if hedgehogs eat young toads - about 1" long? I have a couple of baby toads in the garden and I expect they might be in danger of being snapped-up too ? I don't know, I think they tend to go for slightly smaller, slower moving things, though if they really are going to eat slugs then I guess toads wouldn't be out of the question, couldn't really taste much worse could they ? I know they like cat food, so maybe if you stick some of that out every night, they might be inclined to leave your toads alone, might be a bit of a draw for the local cat population as well though. and I have to find the remains of a slug in hedgehog poo, or actually see a hedgehog eating slugs !!! Duncan I suppose it's something to do on a cold, damp night if you're REALLY bored. :-) hmm, cold, damp nights and boredom, nah! I think i'll stick to my warm fires, big socks and telly for that problem. Duncan Tim. |
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Animal dropping identification - hedgehog?
Do you know if hedgehogs eat young toads - about 1" long? I have a
couple of baby toads in the garden and I expect they might be in danger of being snapped-up too ? I don't know, I think they tend to go for slightly smaller, slower moving things, though if they really are going to eat slugs then I guess toads wouldn't be out of the question, couldn't really taste much worse could they ? I know they like cat food, so maybe if you stick some of that out every night, they might be inclined to leave your toads alone, might be a bit of a draw for the local cat population as well though. There are quite a few local cats. Maybe I can rig up a cat-proof tunnel or similar, but they're pretty ingenious animals. Any extra wildlife in my garden is welcome. Ta. Tim. |
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Animal dropping identification - hedgehog?
On Mon, 07 Jul 2003 12:54:17 +0200, Tim
wrote: There are quite a few local cats. Maybe I can rig up a cat-proof tunnel or similar, but they're pretty ingenious animals. Any extra wildlife in my garden is welcome. Ta. Apparently all you need do is place a saucer over the bowl of cat food. It appears that this will flummox the average cat, but will not deter the hedgehog. Regards, -- Stephen Howard - Woodwind repairs & period restorations www.shwoodwind.co.uk Emails to: showard{whoisat}shwoodwind{dot}co{dot}uk |
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Animal dropping identification - hedgehog?
On Mon, 07 Jul 2003 12:50:09 +0100, Stephen Howard
wrote: On Mon, 07 Jul 2003 12:54:17 +0200, Tim wrote: There are quite a few local cats. Maybe I can rig up a cat-proof tunnel or similar, but they're pretty ingenious animals. Any extra wildlife in my garden is welcome. Ta. Apparently all you need do is place a saucer over the bowl of cat food. It appears that this will flummox the average cat, but will not deter the hedgehog. Ha, I like it ! I'll give it a try with a little bit, I don't want to stop it eating it's natural food (unless it's toads :-) ). Tim. |
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Animal dropping identification - hedgehog?
"Tim" wrote in message newsprrxvodruwxhha1@localhost... On Mon, 07 Jul 2003 12:50:09 +0100, Stephen Howard wrote: On Mon, 07 Jul 2003 12:54:17 +0200, Tim wrote: There are quite a few local cats. Maybe I can rig up a cat-proof tunnel or similar, but they're pretty ingenious animals. Any extra wildlife in my garden is welcome. Ta. Apparently all you need do is place a saucer over the bowl of cat food. It appears that this will flummox the average cat, but will not deter the hedgehog. Ha, I like it ! I'll give it a try with a little bit, I don't want to stop it eating it's natural food (unless it's toads :-) ). Tim. You could try dog food, my cats at least wouldn't touch the stuff, but hedgehogs are not so fussy. You may also find yourself a regular stop on the rounds of the local fox! Tom |
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Animal dropping identification - hedgehog?
In article , Tom
Warner writes "Tim" wrote in message newsprrxvodruwxhha1@localhost... On Mon, 07 Jul 2003 12:50:09 +0100, Stephen Howard wrote: On Mon, 07 Jul 2003 12:54:17 +0200, Tim wrote: There are quite a few local cats. Maybe I can rig up a cat-proof tunnel or similar, but they're pretty ingenious animals. Any extra wildlife in my garden is welcome. Ta. Apparently all you need do is place a saucer over the bowl of cat food. It appears that this will flummox the average cat, but will not deter the hedgehog. Ha, I like it ! I'll give it a try with a little bit, I don't want to stop it eating it's natural food (unless it's toads :-) ). Tim. You could try dog food, my cats at least wouldn't touch the stuff, but hedgehogs are not so fussy. ISTR dog food is not good for hedgehogs. Not high enough meat content. -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
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Animal dropping identification - hedgehog?
In article , Druss
writes Do you know if hedgehogs eat young toads - about 1" long? I have a couple of baby toads in the garden and I expect they might be in danger of being snapped-up too ? I don't know, I think they tend to go for slightly smaller, slower moving things, though if they really are going to eat slugs then I guess toads wouldn't be out of the question, couldn't really taste much worse could they ? Quite possibly they could. I believe they excrete a foul tasting liquid purely to deter predators. -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
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Animal dropping identification - hedgehog?
Kay Easton wrote:
In article , Tom Warner writes "Tim" wrote in message newsprrxvodruwxhha1@localhost... On Mon, 07 Jul 2003 12:50:09 +0100, Stephen Howard wrote: On Mon, 07 Jul 2003 12:54:17 +0200, Tim wrote: There are quite a few local cats. Maybe I can rig up a cat-proof tunnel or similar, but they're pretty ingenious animals. Any extra wildlife in my garden is welcome. Ta. Apparently all you need do is place a saucer over the bowl of cat food. It appears that this will flummox the average cat, but will not deter the hedgehog. Ha, I like it ! I'll give it a try with a little bit, I don't want to stop it eating it's natural food (unless it's toads :-) ). Tim. You could try dog food, my cats at least wouldn't touch the stuff, but hedgehogs are not so fussy. ISTR dog food is not good for hedgehogs. Not high enough meat content. There is a tinned hedgehog food available, but I can't remember where I saw it. Dog food plus biscuit, well soaked, is fine. Cat food plus dog biscuit is also fine; even small quantities of bread&milk is fine. As Pat Morris used to say, the thing to remember is that all of these are junk food by hedgehog standards. Don't put out vast quantities, just enough to encourage the hhogs to visit as they trundle about eating what they should. regards sarah -- Waist deep, neck deep We'll be drowning before too long We're neck deep in the Big Muddy And the damned fools keep yelling to push on |
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Animal dropping identification - hedgehog?
On Mon, 07 Jul 2003 12:50:09 +0100, Stephen Howard
wrote: On Mon, 07 Jul 2003 12:54:17 +0200, Tim wrote: There are quite a few local cats. Maybe I can rig up a cat-proof tunnel or similar, but they're pretty ingenious animals. Any extra wildlife in my garden is welcome. Ta. Apparently all you need do is place a saucer over the bowl of cat food. It appears that this will flummox the average cat, but will not deter the hedgehog. Regards Hmm, this would not work with Phil Collins (our cat) he would kick the saucer off of the bowl, and probably kick the hedgehog too, maybe even eat it if he could get hold of it ............... he is a BIG hungry cat !! |
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Animal dropping identification - hedgehog?
In article , Tom
Warner writes "Tim" wrote in message newsprrxvodruwxhha1@localhost... On Mon, 07 Jul 2003 12:50:09 +0100, Stephen Howard wrote: On Mon, 07 Jul 2003 12:54:17 +0200, Tim wrote: There are quite a few local cats. Maybe I can rig up a cat-proof tunnel or similar, but they're pretty ingenious animals. Any extra wildlife in my garden is welcome. Ta. Apparently all you need do is place a saucer over the bowl of cat food. It appears that this will flummox the average cat, but will not deter the hedgehog. Ha, I like it ! I'll give it a try with a little bit, I don't want to stop it eating it's natural food (unless it's toads :-) ). Tim. You could try dog food, my cats at least wouldn't touch the stuff, but hedgehogs are not so fussy. ISTR dog food is not good for hedgehogs. Not high enough meat content. -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
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