"Stephen Howard" wrote in message
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On Thu, 7 Oct 2004 20:03:38 +0000 (UTC), "Franz Heymann"
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"St. George" St. wrote in message
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Hi,

Probably an old Chestnut but am new to this N.G.

Could someone please advise if hedgehogs should be encouraged or
discouraged
in the garden.

Yes, if there are no dogs in the garden

Dog's don't seem to be a problem - I've got two, and plenty of
hedgehogs.
Admittedly they're small dogs ( terriers ), but the chap just up the
lane has four big dogs, and he still has hedgehogs.

Dogs seem to be attracted by the smell ( as opposed to the
movement..of which there's not usually a lot ), and seem quite happy
to sniff, bark and tentatively prod the hedgehog...the latter being
something they only do a couple of times before the message sinks
in.

The hedgehog just rolls itself up and contemplates its navel.

This is good news. I reported in the way I did because when I
enquired from a hedgehog sanctuary whether they have any hedgehoga to
spare, they stipulated that they would only let them go to folks with
completely enclosed gardens and no dogs.

Franz

Regards,



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