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In 2008 at the bottom of our back garden in each corner we have
made two hides for hedgehogs to reside in over winter, these hides
consist of branches, heavy duty liners over the branches to make
them waterproof and heavy sods of earth over top.

Pictures here;
http://stephen.hull.mediacave.co.uk/example/hide1.jpg
http://stephen.hull.mediacave.co.uk/example/hide2.jpg

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Any thoughts on the hibernation being perhaps too late for this
particular hedgehog or should I not be concerned?

Stephen.


Hello Stephen ... this is very interesting. While I am unable to help I
suspect you will get a few responses from some educated urglers however
may I suggest you post this also on uk.rec.natural-history where you may
be able to rouse someone with more specialised knowledge. I look forward
with interest to developments.
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Gopher .... I know my place!