On Tuesday a very poorly baby hedgehog or hoglet was brought into the GSPCA.
At only 3 to 4 weeks of age 'Diddy' as she's been named was covered in mange, very thin and also full of fly eggs and tiny maggots.
On arrival GSPCA staff Sarah Ozanne and Geoff George were on hand to help care for and clean off the fly eggs and maggots.
For the first few days the tiny hoglet was very weak and was taken home by Sarah to care for around the clock.
Nearly a week on and we are pleased to say that Diddy is doing well and growing stronger each day.
Diddy was originally found near the Hougue de Pommier and would have been born around late February and if she hadn't have been rescued would have not made another night in her condition.
Sarah Ozanne GSPCA Animal Care Assistant said "Poor Diddy was so thin when she was brought into us last Tuesday and was covered in mange and fly eggs."
"If she had been left where she was found she wouldn't have lasted for long and I was really worried for her as she was so weak."
"It's now a week on and she is growing stronger each day."
"It is extremely early for young hedgehogs to be born and very risky for them as the weather still gets quite cold."
"We are doing everything we can for Diddy and the other 40 hedgehogs in our care and if anyone would like to donate towards their care or sponsor a hedgehog cage please do get in touch."
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "Poor Diddy was so weak when she arrived and Geoff and Sarah spent a lot of time cleaning the fly eggs off of her."
"We have had a busy winter rescuing injured hedgehogs and this is the youngest to have been brought in this year and means we are likely to see other young hoglets that may be struggling after being born so early in the season."
"If you see a hedgehog out in the day please do give us a call on 257261 and we do have an advice page on our website."
"You can sponsor a hedgehog pen here at the GSPCA and to find out more please check out the Angel Pen Pal sponsorship scheme."
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