This is what happens when you leave Grandma in charge of feeding time for 2 weeks:

Is my chunki boy smilling

Hi guys!

We have regular hog(s) in our garden, and we see them ranging from about 6.30-10pm (over the last week anyway).
We think they may have a nest behind our garage as we've seen different sized ones.

Before the last week, we only caught glimpses at night time but on Saturday this little one came at 6.38pm, which is quite early. Then 8.30, then 7ish.

She (assumed) hunts around in the grass and then usually eats the food I put out and has a big drink. The concern is last night she was at the feeder eating for about 25 minutes.
I spoke to my local hedgehog rescue centre and they're worried as it looks like she has a dip in the neck which could signal dehydration. At first they said she could be a nesting mother and that's the reason for her early appearance, but then they said she probably wouldn't hang around for long.

They said they were concerned and that they'd check her over if I was able to bring her in. My fear is that she's fine and that this is cruel to rip her away from potential babies. She will be so scared if I put her in a box. I'm then conflicted because the rescue are concerned. They said I could return her if they check and she's all good.

What do you think? Any advice welcome 🙏🏼

I’ve been on and off staying at my grandma’s over the past few weeks. No reason, just wanting to spend time with someone a she is never busy

But anyways, hedgehog
After making his new snuggle sack, Fritter has been more affectionate and brave

I hope it’s not just having his schedule changed, but that he’s genuinely getting more socialized, incredibly grateful I ended up getting a somewhat affectionate hedgie, I know they aren’t typically cuddly

They fell asleep by their wormie bowl, must be waiting for the next handful