Watch out for hedgehogs when planning bonfires

11:40am Tuesday 30th October 2012 in Corsham

Neston Hedgehog Rescue is asking those organising bonfires to check that no hedgehogs are nesting in them.


Kim Goodridge, who runs the volunteer sanctuary based in Elley Green, has sent out an annual reminder to people planning to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night with a bonfire to be vigilant.


She said: “I’m asking for anyone planning on holding one to just be careful and double-check there are no hedgehogs in them. If anyone finds a hedgehog in them, they need to be wrapped up warm in something woolly or put on a hot water bottle or in a plastic bottle and then brought in to Neston Hedgehog Rescue.


“If anyone wants to feed them, dried mealworms are very good or two teaspoons of cat food every three or four hours is okay too but just make sure not to feed them too much.”


Anyone who finds a stray or injured hedgehog can call Neston Hedgehog Rescue on 01225 810470.


 

Comments (7)

6:44pm Tue 30 Oct 12

The.Central.Scrutinizer says...

A tricky task without taking the stupid bonfire apart.
A tricky task without taking the stupid bonfire apart. The.Central.Scrutinizer

5:08pm Wed 31 Oct 12

smokingbeagle says...

The.Central.Scrutini
zer wrote:
A tricky task without taking the stupid bonfire apart.
Well take your stupid bonfire apart then.
[quote][p][bold]The.Central.Scrutini zer[/bold] wrote: A tricky task without taking the stupid bonfire apart.[/p][/quote]Well take your stupid bonfire apart then. smokingbeagle

5:53pm Wed 31 Oct 12

The.Central.Scrutinizer says...

smokingbeagle wrote:
The.Central.Scrutini

zer wrote:
A tricky task without taking the stupid bonfire apart.
Well take your stupid bonfire apart then.
I don't have a stupid bonfire, beagle.
I am suggesting that the way to check for hedgehogs in a stupid big bonfire, the type of which some people feel the need to burn on 5 Nov, is to take it apart, check it for hedgehogs and put it together again, after which hedgehogs could re-enter the stupid bonfire. The other way would be to build it on the night which aint going to happen.
I am not in the slightest bit interested in bonfires or fireworks and feel sorry for any hedgehogs, woodlice, earwigs, worms, spiders, beetles that may suffer during this stupid annual activity.
[quote][p][bold]smokingbeagle[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]The.Central.Scrutini zer[/bold] wrote: A tricky task without taking the stupid bonfire apart.[/p][/quote]Well take your stupid bonfire apart then.[/p][/quote]I don't have a stupid bonfire, beagle. I am suggesting that the way to check for hedgehogs in a stupid big bonfire, the type of which some people feel the need to burn on 5 Nov, is to take it apart, check it for hedgehogs and put it together again, after which hedgehogs could re-enter the stupid bonfire. The other way would be to build it on the night which aint going to happen. I am not in the slightest bit interested in bonfires or fireworks and feel sorry for any hedgehogs, woodlice, earwigs, worms, spiders, beetles that may suffer during this stupid annual activity. The.Central.Scrutinizer

7:10pm Wed 31 Oct 12

Mrs Donnyfly says...

How does one determine a hedgehog to be stray?
How does one determine a hedgehog to be stray? Mrs Donnyfly

11:48am Fri 2 Nov 12

PotatoKing says...

If you encase the hedgehogs in clay before lighting the bonfire, at the end you have a nice snack
If you encase the hedgehogs in clay before lighting the bonfire, at the end you have a nice snack PotatoKing

4:20am Sat 3 Nov 12

DaveHegarty says...

Mrs Donnyfly wrote:
How does one determine a hedgehog to be stray?
This amused me...
[quote][p][bold]Mrs Donnyfly[/bold] wrote: How does one determine a hedgehog to be stray?[/p][/quote]This amused me... DaveHegarty

6:01pm Sat 3 Nov 12

Manutd111 says...

Hedgehog spaghetti carbonara (serves four)

500g spaghetti, 30ml olive oil, 250g lean hedgehog, 1 medium onion (chopped), 125ml water, 60ml dry white wine, 4 eggs, 60ml double cream, 100g grated parmesan cheese

• chop hedgehog into small chunks

• beat eggs and cream together in a bowl. Add half the parmesan cheese

• put pasta in boiling water

• put onions and hedgehog chunks in pan with olive oil on medium heat until onions are almost clear

• add wine and reduce heat

• drain pasta when cooked, combine it with egg, cream and cheese mix

• add meat, onions and wine without draining fat and mix thoroughly

• garnish with remaining parmesan

• serve immediately
Hedgehog spaghetti carbonara (serves four) 500g spaghetti, 30ml olive oil, 250g lean hedgehog, 1 medium onion (chopped), 125ml water, 60ml dry white wine, 4 eggs, 60ml double cream, 100g grated parmesan cheese • chop hedgehog into small chunks • beat eggs and cream together in a bowl. Add half the parmesan cheese • put pasta in boiling water • put onions and hedgehog chunks in pan with olive oil on medium heat until onions are almost clear • add wine and reduce heat • drain pasta when cooked, combine it with egg, cream and cheese mix • add meat, onions and wine without draining fat and mix thoroughly • garnish with remaining parmesan • serve immediately Manutd111

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