From the first idea to our first guest
The story of a little place, step by step.
01 / The idea
One summer evening last year, Ottó appeared on the terrace and enthusiastically started crunching on cat food. As the days went by, his visits became regular, and more hedgehogs began joining him. That was when we decided to build them a shelter for the winter.
02 / The build
We designed the cozy shelter, then cut the timber to size. After sawing, we joined the pieces together using glue and screws, then attached the roof with hinges. We primed the exterior of the house. Once dry, we painted it with a wood stain and sealed the joints with silicone. We left the interior unprimed and unpainted. We nailed shingles onto the roof. Finally, we installed the camera and thermometer, lined the inside with straw, and placed it in its final location at the base of a bush. The decoration above the entrance was 3D printed.
03 / The camera
The camera is already tracking every move of Ottó and his family, while the thermometer helps keep them comfortable! You can watch the most exciting moments in the video library, and catch the live stream of the hedgehog garage under the "Hedgehog live" menu item!
