"Tim" wrote in message
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On Mon, 7 Jul 2003 09:35:31 +0100, Druss wrote:

"Tim" wrote in message
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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.