Ducks update.
Our first clutch of ducklings arrived with us on 12th April 2024.
During that time, they started off in our baby ICU in an incubator, when bigger they were transferred to our larger inside cages and when they were big enough they went into our new duck enclosure to acclimatise to the British weather, finish growing and become fully waterproof.
Today was release day - back to the wild.
Thank you to Jo and all the team Warnham Local Nature Reserve Warnham Nature Reserve for releasing themπ.
Ducks update:
On the 2nd May 2024, we posted a video post of our first 2024 ducklings to use our brand new duck house.
Well, look at them now, just over 4 weeks since that video, and they are now fully weathered, soon to be released.
π¦ Your donations help us build new rehabilitation enclosures for the animals in our care π¦
One of the ways we raise funds for the wildlife hospital is by holding a raffle while we are out fundraising.
Would you or any local businesses like to donate to our big summer raffle?
We always greatly appreciate all items donated. In return, we are happy to share your businesses on our page as supporters of RLWH.
Please message here or send an email to [email protected]
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Deer Rescue π¦
THIS SHOULD NEVER BE ATTEMPTED BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
Nathan is an experienced wildlife handler and a hero on this rescue who had to work very quickly in this situation.
This buck had entangled himself with a lot of rope, all around his head, antlers and other body parts which was also tangled to the fence. Had this buck not been found it would have certainly died a horrible death.
If you come across a deer in this situation, PLEASE ALWAYS CALL THE PROFESSIONALS.
One wrong kick could rip open your stomach or you could be gored by the deers antlers.
Thank you to the member of the public who reported it to us.
A little video of cuteness overload for you all this afternoon (sorry for the camera angle, but as you can see I had my hands full π)
This is why we do what we do, this little lady is Flo, one of many cubs that will be reared in a wildlife hospital with the aim as always to rehabilitate and return to the wild.
Update: Duchess
Duchess has moved from our first stage outside aviary to our large flight enclosure and as you can see, she has built up her wing strength and is flying very well.
She is eating and has gained weight so it won't be long until her release.
Release day: Benson (M23 fox)
Benson arrived with us at the beginning of January after a post was put on Spotted: Crawley showing a poor fox stranded in the freezing cold in a hatched area of the M23. Tom, a member of the public had seen this post and was travelling in that direction, he braved the traffic and picked up the fox and then brought him into us.
We named him Benson and on arrival was very cold with an injury to his lip. He was given treatment, warmed and after a few days we saw a good improvement.
After a time in the hospital intensive care unit he was then placed in a larger enclosure where he could be monitored and observed.
The wound healed and he gained weight, today we felt the time was right for him to be released back to the area he was originally found.
Thank you Beth & Nathan for taking him home.
We would also like to thank everyone who kindly donated, it is very much appreciated and helps us continue to help wildlife in need.
UPDATE: Slick the Heron
After coming into us covered in oil, Slick recieved vital treatment to get him clear of all the oil from his feathers and body, he was also a little underweight.
Following his treatment and building him up, we are glad to report he is now free from oil and gained enough weight that we were happy for him to be released back to the wild today.
A big thank you to Nathan & Sharon for taking him home.
This little lady came into us on 12th January from the Hillmead area of Horsham.
She was brought in by her finder in a comatose state, completely non reactive.
We are happy to report that after receiving treatment she has made a full recovery and will soon be released back to the wild.
Before the airwaves go crazy this evening, we would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year.
Thank you to you all for your donations and all your support throughout 2023.
Bring on 2024 from all at RLWH
Thank you to all who have sent donations, Sawdust bales, cotton wool pads, kitten wet food, towels and cat food.
This helps us a lot, especially with having a count up today of having 47 hedgehogs in our care, with more sure to arrive π¦
The young deer we raised this year are thriving and we have also been able to erect a second deer shed from the money donations received to give them more space π¦
It is with your kind donations we can continue to do what we do, and from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting our small charity π¦
Good morning to all our amazing followers.
Today's Advent door is open..... if you are able to donate, Wet dog food / wet puppy food, this would be a great help to us for fox cubs and adult foxes π¦
We will be fundraising at Kilnwood Vale Primary school on Sunday 10th December, 11am to 3pm, come and see the amazing crafts and goodies for sale.
We will also have an animal food donation basket if anyone would like to donate, tinned cat food & cat/dog biscuits.
We look forward to seeing you all there π
Full address details in the comments section.
The Giving Advent has begun, if you are able to give, items can be found on our Amazon Wish List and your local stores, Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's.
All donations greatly appreciated, this helps us through the winter months.
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Good evening all, chomp, chomp, this beautiful hedgehog is tucking into dinner.
Some of the hedgehogs in our care will be staying with us over winter.
This is because some are still under treatment and others because they are too small to make it through the winter.
We are always in need of the following to keep us going through the cold months.
π¦ Tinned cat food in jelly
π¦ Kitten wet food
π¦ Dry kitten & adult biscuits
π¦ Wet & dry dog food
π¦ Newspapers
π¦ Wood shaving bales
One of our supporters and followers sent in this lovely video of Rosie who was a patient at RLWH and thriving back in the wild.
Thank you Hayley, we love the updates.
