tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19261025.post4199711578439404243..comments2024-02-14T04:12:03.638-06:00Comments on Partial Perspective Vortex: When do Hedgehogs Start Hibernating?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874730776766584329noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19261025.post-47220367436749927682010-02-18T06:57:16.143-06:002010-02-18T06:57:16.143-06:00"But when do screech owls in Texas start maki..."But when do screech owls in Texas start making family plans?"<br /><br />In my neck of the woods, that being central Austin, March is usually when nesting begins. However, various pairs time their mating differently, and the warmth of the winter is, of course, a factor, too. I know of one case where nesting began in December!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17874730776766584329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19261025.post-60867473619004422010-02-17T15:47:53.950-06:002010-02-17T15:47:53.950-06:00When do hedgehogs hibernate?
The timing of hiberna...When do hedgehogs hibernate?<br />The timing of hibernation does depend on many things including the weather. When it gets very cold, they will hibernate (if they are fit and fat enough) because their natural food disappears in the cold weather. A general guide is November – March although large hedgehogs may hibernate as early as September. However, if it stays mild after November they will stayAlison in Indiananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19261025.post-69975440769431358942010-02-16T18:54:43.500-06:002010-02-16T18:54:43.500-06:00You make me laugh! This is why I check your blog a...You make me laugh! This is why I check your blog and the owl link for the writing, thoughts, photos and intellect. Don't hibernate forever, but take a break, don't burn out. Spring will spring soon, we all hope.Susan G.noreply@blogger.com