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In the wild hedgehogs feast on a wide range of foods, but the majority of their diet is made up of invertebrates, including beetles, worms, slugs, caterpillars and earwigs. At various times of year such as when breeding, dry summer periods and the colder months, their natural food can become much more scarce, so hedgehogs will really benefit from a supplementary hedgehog food.

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Hedgehog Food Original
Ark Hedgehog Food Original
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Calcium Worms
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Dried Calcium Worms
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Hedgehog Lovers Accessory Pack
Hedgehog Accessory Pack
£16.95
Hedgehog Feeding Bowl full of Ark Hedgehog Food Original
Hedgehog Food Bowl
£4.95
Hedgehog Water Bowl<Br>Designed for maximum stability, providing essencial water for this endangered nocturnal species
Hedgehog Water Bowl
£6.50
Robin Treat Dish
Robin Treat Dish
£10.95

Our Ark Hedgehog Food Original is a complete, nutritionally balanced food made from 100 percent natural ingredients, it helps to boost hedgehog health and vitality. Free from colourings, flavourings and preservatives and fortified with essential vitamins and minerals, it actively promotes hedgehog well-being. You might also like to offer them some calcium worms in addition which have an excellent balance of calcium and phosphorus.

Hedgehog Food Original is suitable for hedgehogs of all ages. Baby hedgehogs and old and infirm hedgehogs may benefit from you soaking the food before it is offered to them. Read more on our blog about what to feed hedgehogs.

What is the natural habitat of a hedgehog?

Hedgehogs were given a fitting name. Their typical habitat in the UK consists of hedgerows, making them a common sight in fields and on farmlands. But they can also set up home anywhere with nesting and feeding opportunities, including woodlands, parks and more and more often these days - domestic gardens.

Since they often become our garden guests, it’s vital to make sure that they can pass through or under your garden fence. Also, leaving logs, compost piles and untamed areas undisturbed can make your garden a welcoming place for hedgehogs.

Hedgehogs need plentiful food and water, but they also need shelter and nesting sites. Our Homes for Hedgehog Starter Pack comes with everything you need to welcome hedgehogs to your garden. We also have other hedgehog houses to make restful and cosy places for them to nest and hibernate. 

When to stop feeding hedgehogs.

Traditionally, it was thought that feeding hedgehogs throughout the winter could delay their hibernation and cause them harm. However, with continually milder winters, guidance on this matter has now changed, with experts advising people to continue feeding hedgehogs as long as they’re around to eat. 

At any time of year, it’s always a good idea to clear away any uneaten food to avoid attracting rats or spreading disease. However, during winter, you can leave some cat biscuits in a hedgehog’s usual feeding place (if under cover) for a week or so. 

The wildlife in your garden needs water as much as food for drinking and bathing. We always recommend putting fresh clean water out every day of the year.

We can help, talk to us

Do you have any questions relating to hedgehogs, hedgehog feeding stations or their diet? Please call us because we would love to help. We can be reached on freephone: 0800 085 4865.