Hedgehog house recommendation, and foxes

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  1. Jiffy

    Jiffy The Match is on Fire

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    Yes, i like to see wild life, but all you can do is to make it better for the hogs because if cat + fox's get there first they eat all the food and none for the hogs
     
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    Yes so true, I want the hogs getting the food! I wonder what else I can do to make the feeding station better for hogs.
     
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    If you know what time they are about then put food out just before, but they are now near to sleeping time for the winter, i don't see any about now
     
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      Agree with Jiffy. Neighbourhood cats are the worst problem for my Hhogs. Despite making a tunnel and putting sticks in the ground, small cats can still prove a nuisance and I get fed up with feeding someone's "pet".
      My lot ( 2 adults and 3 youngsters ) are still about every night but I suspect they are slowing down somewhat.
       
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      • Pink678

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        That's an excellent idea Jiffy. I would love to set up a camera in the future too then I could really get to know their habits.
        So true Philippa! I have put out food just in a bowl outside before but it's no good because I am feeding the neighbourhood cats most likely :scratch:
         
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