A brown paper bag labeled 'HEDGEHOG BEDDING' stands next to a pile of loose dried hedgehog bedding on a white background.
Hedgehog in a ball in a nest of hay and dried leaves
Hedgehog in a hedgehog house surrounded by hay
    A brown paper bag labeled 'HEDGEHOG BEDDING' stands next to a pile of loose dried hedgehog bedding on a white background.
    Hedgehog in a ball in a nest of hay and dried leaves
    Hedgehog in a hedgehog house surrounded by hay
A brown paper bag labeled 'HEDGEHOG BEDDING' stands next to a pile of loose dried hedgehog bedding on a white background.
Hedgehog in a ball in a nest of hay and dried leaves
Hedgehog in a hedgehog house surrounded by hay
A brown paper bag labeled 'HEDGEHOG BEDDING' stands next to a pile of loose dried hedgehog bedding on a white background.
Hedgehog in a ball in a nest of hay and dried leaves
Hedgehog in a hedgehog house surrounded by hay
    A brown paper bag labeled 'HEDGEHOG BEDDING' stands next to a pile of loose dried hedgehog bedding on a white background.
    Hedgehog in a ball in a nest of hay and dried leaves
    Hedgehog in a hedgehog house surrounded by hay
A brown paper bag labeled 'HEDGEHOG BEDDING' stands next to a pile of loose dried hedgehog bedding on a white background.
Hedgehog in a ball in a nest of hay and dried leaves
Hedgehog in a hedgehog house surrounded by hay

Hedgehog Bedding

  • Natural: real air-dried hay to match their usual nesting material
  • Practical: ideal for adding extra insulation to hedgehog houses
  • Proven: rated 5 stars by hundreds of happy customers.
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A brown paper bag labeled 'HEDGEHOG BEDDING' stands next to a pile of loose dried hedgehog bedding on a white background.

Hedgehog Bedding

£3.25
£3.25

What is it?
Our Hedgehog Bedding is full of soft air-dried hay with just the right quantity to fill your hedgehog house bedding area.

How does it help?
Hedgehogs need bedding for insulation in the cooler winter months, which in modern gardens can be difficult for hedgehogs to source. Our hedgehog bedding acts as a supplement to the materials they find naturally. You can expect to see your garden hedgehogs drag extra bedding material into their hedgehog houses such as grass and dried leaves, however it is good to know that you’ve given them a cosy start.

Sean says:
"More and more often I find plastic bags, rubber bands and all sorts of dangerous rubbish in the hedgehog nests I find. Litter really can be a hazard to both adults and especially their young. Hedgehogs are very resourceful but we can easily make their lives comfortable and safer by providing appropriate products."

Bag approximately 300mm x 360mm in size with sufficient hay to fill the nesting chamber of any of our Hedgehog Houses.

Helpful – Caring – Responsible

When Sean McMenemy started Noah’s Ark Wildlife Gardens as a landscaping business back in 1991, little did he know what a huge impact he was to make on the bird feeding and garden wildlife industries over the following decades.

Over 30-years later he still brings the same passion for garden wildlife to work every day, so it’s no wonder we’re so highly respected. Our expertise lies in providing carefully selected natural food and products that offer significant benefits to wildlife – with the type of customer service only true enthusiasm for our subject can bring.

Meeting a demand for natural, nutritious wildlife food

In those early days, Sean constantly received requests for help in making his clients’ natural gardens more wildlife friendly. Requests for bird food encouraged Sean to research bird feeding, and at that time he found problems in the market with quality and service. He knew then the only way forward was to create his own natural, nutritious range of wildlife food and present it in a way which benefited both the wildlife and the customer. Ark Wildlife was born.

The company has steadily grown since those early days, now standing as one of the UK’s largest independent suppliers of bird food and garden wildlife products, despatching over 500 parcels per day across the United Kingdom.

Exceptional service, because we care more than we can put into words

No matter how large our business is now, Ark Wildlife aims to combine the convenience of an online mail order outlet with the caring, helpful touch of a specialist shop. Our people make the difference. We take great pride in the energy, commitment and enthusiasm of our ever-growing workforce, still led by our inspirational driving force, Sean. If you read through some of Sean’s blog posts you will see how knowledgeable he is and how much he cares for the welfare of our wildlife.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I always need to put bedding in a hedgehog house before I put it out in the garden?

It's not absolutely necessary, as the hogs will drag in their own bedding as required, however it's nice to know that you've given them a start.

Why is hay more suitable than straw for use as hedgehog bedding?

Hay is made from soft grass, which the hogs will naturally collect for bedding.  Straw is hard and brittle which can splinter into sharp edges.

Will hedgehogs drag the hay in themselves?

Yes, hedgehogs may carry nesting material such as hay into a hedgehog house themselves and arrange it to suit their needs. You can leave a small amount near the entrance for them to collect, while allowing them to bring in and arrange additional material themselves. Avoid filling the house tightly, as hedgehogs need space to move the nesting material around and create their nest.

How much bedding does one bag fill?

One bag should provide enough hay to prepare a standard hedgehog house, with some bedding potentially left over depending on how generously it is used. Fluff the hay out before placing it in the house, then provide a loose layer across the floor rather than tightly packing it. Hedgehogs can then move and arrange the material themselves to create a comfortable nest. Avoid overfilling the house, as it needs to leave room for the hedgehog to enter and settle.

Can I mix dry leaves in with the hay?

Yes, dry leaves can be provided alongside hay as additional nesting material for hedgehogs. Leaf litter is a natural component of hedgehog nests, and leaves from trees such as oak, beech and hornbeam can provide useful cover and insulation. Make sure the leaves are dry rather than damp or wet, as damp material can become cold and begin to decompose. You can offer a small amount alongside the hay and allow the hedgehog to arrange the materials itself.

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