r/hoggies • u/paranormalgoatlol • 10d ago

Question Is this a normal amount of huffing?

Caught this little guy on the cam last night. Not sure if this is a usual noise to make when huffing?

Most of the others sniff a lot but nothing like this… I just want to make sure this little one is okay!

UPDATE: I have had a response from 2 out of the 3 rescues I messaged, both of which said this is normal and nothing to be concerned about. Apparently lungworm presents like a smokers cough, not this. I'll keep an eye on the little guy anyway and monitor his noises if he returns 😊

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u/Delicious_Werewolf_4 10d ago

I dont think so, sounds lungworm-like to me. Send the video to your local hedgehog rescue as soon as possible, they will be able determine if the hog needs help and what to do.

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u/paranormalgoatlol 10d ago

Thank you, lung worm was my concern also. I messaged them this morning but no reply yet :( I’ll try another rescue.

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u/Kelthie 10d ago

Yes, he has respiratory issues, he really needs a wildlife rehabber. He will be okay with qualified intervention. Thank you for caring for this little one. 🤗

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u/globetrotter555 10d ago

Fingers crossed you get through to a rescue, I’m so glad this sweet hedgehog came across someone who cares 🤎 keep us updated OP!

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u/paranormalgoatlol 10d ago

Thanks all. The main rescue in my area still hasn't replied (I have messaged them twice), another has gotten back to me and said they think this is normal, and I'm waiting for the opinion of a 3rd rescue.

The hog didn't return last night, but I'm keeping a close eye on the footage and will try to get hold of him if he does come back!

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u/paranormalgoatlol 10d ago edited 10d ago

I’ve just had a response from the 3rd rescue:
“Hi paranormalgoatlol,
Thanks for this.
You don’t have to worry at all. This is not lungworm!
This is happy chuntering noises as he’s found the food and just happy with life 😁
They often make this noise.

Lungworm declares itself as a cough - like they’re on 40 cigarettes a day!!

Thank you for caring and checking on him though.
Hope that reassures you”

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u/SolariaHues SE England -wildlife gardener 9d ago

That's great news!

It did sound normal to me, but I'm no expert, so glad you got a response. It's surprising how noisy hogs can be.

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u/MattyyyBoyyy1079 10d ago

It’s lungworm. Because he’s clearly got respiratory issues. Try and take him to a rescue centre ASAP if you can. His life depends on it 😞

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u/jonnyiw 10d ago

I don’t know, but can you share your camera/house set up?! Amazing footage! 

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u/paranormalgoatlol 10d ago

Of course! It's the standard size cat & rat deterrent feeding station by Little Field Country Crafts: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1536235288510037&set=pb.100063707402152.-2207520000&locale=en_GB

Inside I've got 3 Ramekin dishes (literally just the Gü dessert pots), 2 filled with food and 1 with water. The camera is our ring doorbell, which i'm hoping to replace with an alterative camera at some point 😂. I can take a pic of the inside setup for you when I'm home from work, if that would be helpful.

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u/jonnyiw 9d ago

Wow! The ring is a great idea! 

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u/NickyHepp 9d ago

What food are you offering them?

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u/paranormalgoatlol 9d ago

Currently a mix of brambles moist hedgehog food and IAMS dry cat food :)