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Fact-checked hedgehog printables, a free sample to try first, and a short list of books and kit.
Hedgehog printables
Fact-checked PDFs in A4 and US Letter.
Hedgehog-Friendly Garden Action Pack
Garden survey, highway planner, hazard hunt and certificate
Hedgehog Watching Journal & Footprint Tunnel Log
Build a footprint tunnel, then log tracks and visits
Best valueThe Complete Hedgehog Printables Bundle
All six packs, A4 and US Letter. Everything above in one download.
Free sample
A free 7-page hedgehog printables sample (PDF). Pick your paper size:
Books & kit
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Homes
- Hedgehog housesPick untreated wood and an entrance tunnel or internal baffle against predators. Tuck it somewhere quiet and shady, then leave it alone.
- Feeding stationsA covered station with a hedgehog-sized entrance keeps cats out (or make your own, see the diet page).
Food & water
- Hedgehog foodChoose a meaty food and check that meat is high on the ingredients list. Avoid mealworm-heavy mixes.
- Meaty cat or kitten biscuitsBHPS-approved alternative to hedgehog food.
- A shallow water dishWater is the only drink hedgehogs need.
Watching
- Trail camerasFind out who visits at night without disturbing anyone. Look for one with a night (infrared) mode.
- Footprint tunnelsInk-pad tunnels record tracks: the method used in hedgehog surveys.
Books
- Hedgehog natural history booksFor the full story, from biology to conservation.
- British mammal field guidesFor everything else that visits after dark.
- The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-WinkleThe 1905 classic, inspired by Potter’s own pet hedgehog.
First aid
- Thick gardening glovesFor picking up a hedgehog that needs help (or use a folded towel).