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Fuzzy Peg Fostering
Fuzzy Peg Fostering is a hedgehog rescue centre based in Newton in Bowland in the centre of the Forest of Bowland.
Things you can do to help hedgehogs:
l If you find one out in the day,
please get in touch with a hedgehog rescue. Scoop it up, put it in a box with a towel and some water, and a source of heat like a hot water bottle
l Never give milk or bread
l Make your outdoor space wildlife- friendly: by gardening in a wildlife- friendly way, we can help our spiky companions move around safely and find a home.
l For further ideas download the Wildlife Trust’s ‘Get creative for hedgehogs’ booklet here: www.tinyurl.com/mr3eccua
l You can contact Fuzzy Peg Fostering if you find a hedgehog that needs rescuing, through Facebook messenger: www.facebook. com/100071210644075
l Visit the Lancashire Hedgehog Care Trust website for a directory of other local rescues: www.hedgehogcare.co.uk
Hedgehogs usually hibernate between November and mid- March, but they can sometimes be seen out and about during this period changing nesting sites.
It is unusual to see a hedgehog around during winter or in daylight, so if you do see one and it looks unwell, it might need a helping hand!