Spikes Hedgehog Food - Delicious Dry - 2.5kg

Spike's Delicious Crunchy Dry Hedgehog Food

Encourage wild hedgehogs to become regular visitors to your garden with Spike's Delicious Crunchy Dry Food. Lovingly produced in Blackburn, Lancashire, this highly palatable, chicken-based kibble is packed with essential nutrition for hedgehogs of all ages. The specially designed crunchy shape is perfect for both adult hedgehogs and young hoglets, offering a safe, complementary diet that helps support their health and wellbeing. Fed regularly, it will help facilitate a flourishing future for our wild, spiky friends and keep them returning to your garden all year round!

Key Facts & Product Specifications

• Brand Data: Spike's (The UK's most popular hedgehog food)
• Available Sizes: 2.5kg packs
• Target Demographics: Suitable for adult wild hedgehogs and young hoglets
• Product Format: Specially shaped dry crunchy kibble
• Origin: Made in the UK (Blackburn, Lancashire)

Key Health Benefits & Dental Care

• Dental Health: The highly palatable, crunchy texture of the kibble provides mechanical abrasion that helps maintain healthy teeth and gums, preventing plaque buildup.
• High-Quality Protein: Formulated with 25% protein derived from nutritious chicken and egg to support healthy muscle growth and daily energy needs.
• Digestive Support: High in essential fibre to support a healthy digestive tract.
• Naturally Nutritious: Contains absolutely no artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives.

Why Shop With Us? — Shipping & Customs Information

We provide transparent, seamless logistics to ensure your order arrives quickly and without administrative hassle.

• Fast Regional Dispatch: Daily dispatches across Ireland & UK with fully trackable premium courier services.
• Zero Tariffs or Duties: Because Northern Ireland continues to be treated as being within the EU single market for goods, all orders dispatched from our warehouse to customers in the UK or the EU are completely free from hidden tariffs, customs duties, or clearance fees.
• Exemption from EU Small-Parcel Charges: Under the EU customs rules targeting low-value imports under €150, standard non-EU parcels face a fixed €3 customs duty stacked on every single distinct item type within a parcel. Northern Ireland is entirely exempt from this regulation. When buying from us, EU customers will never face these multi-item stacked border fees or unexpected delivery charges.

Feeding Guide & Storage

• How to Feed: Place the food in a shallow dish and put it out just before dusk in a quiet, sheltered area of your garden.
• Portion Control: A mature hedgehog will typically eat about 20g of dry food each night.
• Hydration is Crucial: Always place a shallow dish of fresh, clean drinking water next to the food.
• Mix it Up: Can be fed entirely on its own or mixed with wet food options from the Spike's range for added variety.
• Storage: Store in cool, dry conditions away from direct sunlight. Once opened, ensure the bag is securely resealed to maintain freshness and crunch.

Ingredients & Nutritional Analysis

Composition: Poultry Meat Meal, White Rice, Glycerine, Sugar, Refined Chicken Fat, Chicken Livers, Brewers Yeast, Egg Powder, Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Propionate, Minerals, Vitamins.

Analytical Constituents: Protein 25%, Oil 14%, Fibre 0.60%, Ash 8%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I leave milk out for the hedgehogs instead of water?

No, absolutely not. Hedgehogs are completely lactose intolerant. Feeding them cow's milk will cause severe stomach upset, diarrhea, and can even be fatal. Always provide a shallow dish of plain, fresh water alongside their Spike's food.

Should I feed hedgehogs all year round?

Yes! While hedgehogs naturally hibernate during the coldest winter months, milder winters can disrupt this cycle, causing them to wake up and forage. Leaving food and water out year-round ensures that any active hedgehogs have a reliable energy source when natural insects are scarce.

Is this kibble safe for baby hedgehogs (hoglets)?

Yes. The special shape and size of Spike's Crunchy Dry kibble is designed to be easily manageable for both fully grown adults and small, developing hoglets.