Living with Birds The Schwegler Hedgehogs Dome Schwegler Woodcrete Favourite Nest Box

The Hedgehog is the oldest living species of mammal. The excellent protection offered by its spines have enabled it to survive relatively well for thousands of years. When in danger it rapidly rolls up into a ball and extends its spines, making it almost impossible to attack. This species only began to face serious danger in the modern age, with the introduction of many poisonous chemicals, over-cultivated landscapes devoid of hedges, undergrowth and piles of weeds, and excessive traffic. Hedgehogs like undergrowth, thick hedges and piles of wood, brushwood, hay or straw, where they can hide during the day or construct a nest. They also seek out old boxes, or make a home for themselves under stairs or in garden sheds. Mostly they prefer slightly neglected gardens or plots of land which have not been sprayed with poisons and contain no slug pellets, which are fatal for them. The Hedgehog is a nocturnal animal that goes in search of food at dusk. They are very beneficial to us because they consume what we consider "pests", such as Snails, Caterpillars, Beetles, young Mice, etc. Anyone who has a Hedgehog, or a family of them, in the garden should do everything possible to enable these useful animals to remain.

A SCHWEGLER Hedgehog Dome is ideal if you want to help the Hedgehogs in your garden: just unpack it and place it in position, that’s all you have to do. The Hedgehog Dome offers the Hedgehog everything it needs, except perhaps for food: a weatherproof cover, an insulated floor and soft hay in which to hide.

The SCHWEGLER Hedgehog Dome encourages Hedgehogs to settle in a particular area and provides year-round shelter, including during the winter months. 

Siting: Preferably at the edge of the property, the entrance to the dome should be protected from draughts and direct sunshine (side facing away from the weather). Where possible, the entrance should not lead through lawns or area of grass that are mostly damp at night.

Nest material: Hay or scrunched up balls of newspaper can be used as nest material. Special untreated hay is included.

Material: Insulating SCHWEGLER woodcrete.

Colour: Brown protective coating for a balanced temperature.

Entrance: 11 x 12 cm.

Internal dimension: 44 cm diameter.

External dimension: 48 cm diameter.

Height: 30.5 cm.

Weight: approx. 17 kg.