I did not know I had a hedgehog in the garden. I've lived here about 18 months, and one of the attractions when I bought the place was the lovely secure garden. Perfect for my three elderly little bantams. They were all killed by the hedgehog last week and yes, we did see it happen. Well, I had found Alice and Belle dead but no blood, then later that evening we found it attacking poor old Angelica. She was screeching the place down and it wouldn't let go until we got into the run and got it off her. I was so concerned about her that I let the hedgehog scuttle off. £75 vet visit couldn't save my brave little hen.
I think it was my fault because, despite the bantams we seemed overrun with slugs and snails and so I spread nematodes in some of the borders. So perhaps the hedgehog was not only very hungry, but had ingested nematodes which apparently make them hyperactive. Or demented even - I wouldn't have been surprised if the little beastie had tried to bite us that evening.
Now I need to catch it but I've had no luck as yet. Any advice appreciated.
