Injured Badgers

If you come across badgers in trouble, the following gives you some advice.

There are a few do’s and don’ts:

DO NOT PUT YOURSELF IN DANGER. Badgers bite and although they may look docile and sleepy they can move very quickly and whip their heads round with great speed. The first thing to do is to stand back, keep quiet and assess the situation.

If the badger cannot move, DO NOT TOUCH IT – Ring our 24 hour Rescue Service. If it is in the road direct traffic round it, inform the police on 999 and Ring our 24 hour Rescue Service.

If the badger can move and is contained in a building, shut the door. Alternatively, find a piece of sturdy board to protect your legs and a broom to persuade it into a confined space. Now ring our 24 hour Rescue Service.

If possible stay near the badger until help arrives, DO NOT TOUCH IT. If it is daylight keep the badger as quiet and dark as possible. Do not talk to it or invite anyone else to look. When expert help arrives they may ask for your assistance and will tell you what to do.

The East Surrey Badger Protection Society was formed to watch over the local badger population, and to respond to any activities that may be detrimental to their welfare. We give free advice with problems involving badgers. We respond to incidents of badger digging and baiting. If you have any problems or need help with badgers, we are fully equipped with transport cages, recuperation enclosures and all equipment for handling badgers. We always have volunteers available with experience in handling badgers who are only too pleased to help.