Somerset and Devon Badger Groups
@somanddevbadgers.bsky.social
We run two 24/7 helplines 07850 604 585 for Somerset and 07710 971 988 for Devon, offering advice, and where possible rescuing injured or orphaned badgers.
We work closely with our local police forces, RSPCA West Hatch and Secret World Wildlife Rescue.
We work closely with our local police forces, RSPCA West Hatch and Secret World Wildlife Rescue.
Looking for the perfect gift while also helping badgers? It’s simple!
Check out the DBG web shop. From beautiful jewellery to fun knitting patterns, there’s an array of delightful items ready to find a new home.
devonbadgergroup.fws.store
Check out the DBG web shop. From beautiful jewellery to fun knitting patterns, there’s an array of delightful items ready to find a new home.
devonbadgergroup.fws.store
devon-badger-group
A non-profit group run by volunteers who contribute time, expertise, and more for local badgers. This covers vaccination, rescue, giving advice and outreach.
devonbadgergroup.fws.store
November 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Looking for the perfect gift while also helping badgers? It’s simple!
Check out the DBG web shop. From beautiful jewellery to fun knitting patterns, there’s an array of delightful items ready to find a new home.
devonbadgergroup.fws.store
Check out the DBG web shop. From beautiful jewellery to fun knitting patterns, there’s an array of delightful items ready to find a new home.
devonbadgergroup.fws.store
Reposted by Somerset and Devon Badger Groups
It's not every day you see a badger's defence mechanism at work 🦡👀
📷 Angie - Badger Trust Supporter
📷 Angie - Badger Trust Supporter
November 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM
It's not every day you see a badger's defence mechanism at work 🦡👀
📷 Angie - Badger Trust Supporter
📷 Angie - Badger Trust Supporter
Badger Trust has asked us to share this. It needs to be done tonight as it goes to vote tomorrow (Thursday 13 November). Please scroll down to take action.
www.badgertrust.org.uk/post/badger-...
www.badgertrust.org.uk/post/badger-...
Badger Trust Calls on MPs to Support Amendment 40 (previously 130) to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Badger Trust urges MPs to back Amendment 130 to protect badgers and ensure responsible, evidence-based environmental planning.
www.badgertrust.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Badger Trust has asked us to share this. It needs to be done tonight as it goes to vote tomorrow (Thursday 13 November). Please scroll down to take action.
www.badgertrust.org.uk/post/badger-...
www.badgertrust.org.uk/post/badger-...
Meet the Gang of Three! 🦡🦡🦡
Believed to be a mum and her two cubs, this Devon badger family’s been helped by a kind member putting out food — first to keep them safe from roads, then through the dry summer drought. 💚
📹 Watch their adorable visits! #Badgers #Wildlife #Devon youtu.be/GcmxA3GoTLY
Believed to be a mum and her two cubs, this Devon badger family’s been helped by a kind member putting out food — first to keep them safe from roads, then through the dry summer drought. 💚
📹 Watch their adorable visits! #Badgers #Wildlife #Devon youtu.be/GcmxA3GoTLY
The Gang of Three!
YouTube video by Somerset Badger Group
youtu.be
October 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Meet the Gang of Three! 🦡🦡🦡
Believed to be a mum and her two cubs, this Devon badger family’s been helped by a kind member putting out food — first to keep them safe from roads, then through the dry summer drought. 💚
📹 Watch their adorable visits! #Badgers #Wildlife #Devon youtu.be/GcmxA3GoTLY
Believed to be a mum and her two cubs, this Devon badger family’s been helped by a kind member putting out food — first to keep them safe from roads, then through the dry summer drought. 💚
📹 Watch their adorable visits! #Badgers #Wildlife #Devon youtu.be/GcmxA3GoTLY
A new post, “Cattle bovine TB vaccine field trials move to next phase,” is live on the APHA Science Blog. Discover the Cattle Vaccine Project: a key tool for eradicating bovine TB in the UK.
aphascience.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/21/c...
#BovineHealth #VaccinationResearch #TBEradication
aphascience.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/21/c...
#BovineHealth #VaccinationResearch #TBEradication
Cattle bovine TB vaccine field trials move to next phase
Read about our Cattle Vaccine Project: APHA’s invaluable addition to the toolbox to eradicate bovine TB in the UK.
aphascience.blog.gov.uk
October 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
A new post, “Cattle bovine TB vaccine field trials move to next phase,” is live on the APHA Science Blog. Discover the Cattle Vaccine Project: a key tool for eradicating bovine TB in the UK.
aphascience.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/21/c...
#BovineHealth #VaccinationResearch #TBEradication
aphascience.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/21/c...
#BovineHealth #VaccinationResearch #TBEradication
🦡 Badger Cull Ending!
2025 = final year of industry-led culls in England ✅
After this season:
🚫 No new licenses
📍 1 small area under review
💉 Vaccination + 🐄 cattle biosecurity take priority
(Hansard, 13 Oct 2025)
2025 = final year of industry-led culls in England ✅
After this season:
🚫 No new licenses
📍 1 small area under review
💉 Vaccination + 🐄 cattle biosecurity take priority
(Hansard, 13 Oct 2025)
October 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
🦡 Badger Cull Ending!
2025 = final year of industry-led culls in England ✅
After this season:
🚫 No new licenses
📍 1 small area under review
💉 Vaccination + 🐄 cattle biosecurity take priority
(Hansard, 13 Oct 2025)
2025 = final year of industry-led culls in England ✅
After this season:
🚫 No new licenses
📍 1 small area under review
💉 Vaccination + 🐄 cattle biosecurity take priority
(Hansard, 13 Oct 2025)
Tail Tugging Trouble! 😄
Watch this mischievous badger get a taste of karma as it attempts to yank on another badger's tail!
It's a hilarious moment you won't want to miss! 🦡
#NatureComedy #CuteCritters #FunnyAnimals
youtu.be/h5n_09DMQGk
Watch this mischievous badger get a taste of karma as it attempts to yank on another badger's tail!
It's a hilarious moment you won't want to miss! 🦡
#NatureComedy #CuteCritters #FunnyAnimals
youtu.be/h5n_09DMQGk
Tail Tugging Trouble! 😄
YouTube video by Somerset Badger Group
youtu.be
October 14, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Tail Tugging Trouble! 😄
Watch this mischievous badger get a taste of karma as it attempts to yank on another badger's tail!
It's a hilarious moment you won't want to miss! 🦡
#NatureComedy #CuteCritters #FunnyAnimals
youtu.be/h5n_09DMQGk
Watch this mischievous badger get a taste of karma as it attempts to yank on another badger's tail!
It's a hilarious moment you won't want to miss! 🦡
#NatureComedy #CuteCritters #FunnyAnimals
youtu.be/h5n_09DMQGk
Celebrate Brocktober in style by knitting a charming spooky badger! 🎃 This delightful chocolate orange cover showcases an enchanting little witch badger flying on her broomstick. Grab the pattern for just £2 from our web store and receive it as a PDF! 🧙♀️
#Brocktober
#Brocktober
October 13, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Celebrate Brocktober in style by knitting a charming spooky badger! 🎃 This delightful chocolate orange cover showcases an enchanting little witch badger flying on her broomstick. Grab the pattern for just £2 from our web store and receive it as a PDF! 🧙♀️
#Brocktober
#Brocktober
The badger cull debate is here! 🦡
After months of campaigning, Parliament will discuss the petition to end it on Monday, October 13th.
Make a difference:
bit.ly/4mDBJNn
#EndTheCull #WildlifeProtection #PetitionForChange
After months of campaigning, Parliament will discuss the petition to end it on Monday, October 13th.
Make a difference:
bit.ly/4mDBJNn
#EndTheCull #WildlifeProtection #PetitionForChange
The Badger Cull Debate is Finally Here, Now We Need Your Help
After many months of relentless campaigning and pressure, we finally have a date.
bit.ly
September 25, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The badger cull debate is here! 🦡
After months of campaigning, Parliament will discuss the petition to end it on Monday, October 13th.
Make a difference:
bit.ly/4mDBJNn
#EndTheCull #WildlifeProtection #PetitionForChange
After months of campaigning, Parliament will discuss the petition to end it on Monday, October 13th.
Make a difference:
bit.ly/4mDBJNn
#EndTheCull #WildlifeProtection #PetitionForChange
One lucky badger — a full belly (peanuts and an egg) and a fresh hay bed to snooze on.
Wildlife luxury at its finest.
youtu.be/Czb-3G2WTTs
#BadgerLife #BadgerBedding #WildlifeAtNight
Wildlife luxury at its finest.
youtu.be/Czb-3G2WTTs
#BadgerLife #BadgerBedding #WildlifeAtNight
New hay, peanuts and an egg
YouTube video by Somerset Badger Group
youtu.be
August 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
One lucky badger — a full belly (peanuts and an egg) and a fresh hay bed to snooze on.
Wildlife luxury at its finest.
youtu.be/Czb-3G2WTTs
#BadgerLife #BadgerBedding #WildlifeAtNight
Wildlife luxury at its finest.
youtu.be/Czb-3G2WTTs
#BadgerLife #BadgerBedding #WildlifeAtNight
🦡 Badgers are underground neat freaks!
They build multi-room setts with cosy bedding made of grass, moss & leaves—regularly cleaned & even sun-dried.
They prep for bad weather, avoid parasites & live tidier lives than most of us.
youtu.be/HaAHxXqX10M #BadgerBehaviour
They build multi-room setts with cosy bedding made of grass, moss & leaves—regularly cleaned & even sun-dried.
They prep for bad weather, avoid parasites & live tidier lives than most of us.
youtu.be/HaAHxXqX10M #BadgerBehaviour
Time for new bedding
YouTube video by Somerset Badger Group
youtu.be
August 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM
🦡 Badgers are underground neat freaks!
They build multi-room setts with cosy bedding made of grass, moss & leaves—regularly cleaned & even sun-dried.
They prep for bad weather, avoid parasites & live tidier lives than most of us.
youtu.be/HaAHxXqX10M #BadgerBehaviour
They build multi-room setts with cosy bedding made of grass, moss & leaves—regularly cleaned & even sun-dried.
They prep for bad weather, avoid parasites & live tidier lives than most of us.
youtu.be/HaAHxXqX10M #BadgerBehaviour
What does it take to be a badger vaccinator? 🦡💉
Early mornings, late nights, muddy fields—and official APHA training.
3 modules, 4+ days, strict monitoring, and a year of fieldwork before training’s even funded.
It’s tough—but worth it.
#BadgerVaccination
Early mornings, late nights, muddy fields—and official APHA training.
3 modules, 4+ days, strict monitoring, and a year of fieldwork before training’s even funded.
It’s tough—but worth it.
#BadgerVaccination
August 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
What does it take to be a badger vaccinator? 🦡💉
Early mornings, late nights, muddy fields—and official APHA training.
3 modules, 4+ days, strict monitoring, and a year of fieldwork before training’s even funded.
It’s tough—but worth it.
#BadgerVaccination
Early mornings, late nights, muddy fields—and official APHA training.
3 modules, 4+ days, strict monitoring, and a year of fieldwork before training’s even funded.
It’s tough—but worth it.
#BadgerVaccination
On the last day of badger vaccinations in Dorset, our amazing volunteers successfully vaccinated four more badgers, bringing the grand total to ten over two days!
A huge thanks to everyone who contributed along the way.
You've truly made a difference! 🦡
#BadgerVaccination #ThankYouVolunteers
A huge thanks to everyone who contributed along the way.
You've truly made a difference! 🦡
#BadgerVaccination #ThankYouVolunteers
August 24, 2025 at 12:50 PM
On the last day of badger vaccinations in Dorset, our amazing volunteers successfully vaccinated four more badgers, bringing the grand total to ten over two days!
A huge thanks to everyone who contributed along the way.
You've truly made a difference! 🦡
#BadgerVaccination #ThankYouVolunteers
A huge thanks to everyone who contributed along the way.
You've truly made a difference! 🦡
#BadgerVaccination #ThankYouVolunteers
Somerset Badger Group has recently vaccinated badgers in Dorset against bovine tuberculosis. Two volunteers vaccinated three cubs and three adults, all healthy! We aim to vaccinate more soon! 🦡
#BadgerVaccination
#BadgerVaccination
August 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Somerset Badger Group has recently vaccinated badgers in Dorset against bovine tuberculosis. Two volunteers vaccinated three cubs and three adults, all healthy! We aim to vaccinate more soon! 🦡
#BadgerVaccination
#BadgerVaccination
We had a fantastic time at Steart Marshes Dragonfly Weekend yesterday!
While attendance was low, we enjoyed lively chats with fellow badger enthusiasts—one even expressed interest in joining our group!
It turned out to be an amazing day for four of our committee members.
While attendance was low, we enjoyed lively chats with fellow badger enthusiasts—one even expressed interest in joining our group!
It turned out to be an amazing day for four of our committee members.
August 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
We had a fantastic time at Steart Marshes Dragonfly Weekend yesterday!
While attendance was low, we enjoyed lively chats with fellow badger enthusiasts—one even expressed interest in joining our group!
It turned out to be an amazing day for four of our committee members.
While attendance was low, we enjoyed lively chats with fellow badger enthusiasts—one even expressed interest in joining our group!
It turned out to be an amazing day for four of our committee members.
Discover our new mini badger collection at devonbadgergroup.fws.store
From gardening to musical themes and more each badger is £5, plus £3.90 postage. Order 2 and pay the same postage. We'll handle refunds if needed!
#QuirkyGifts #HandmadeWithLove
From gardening to musical themes and more each badger is £5, plus £3.90 postage. Order 2 and pay the same postage. We'll handle refunds if needed!
#QuirkyGifts #HandmadeWithLove
August 4, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Discover our new mini badger collection at devonbadgergroup.fws.store
From gardening to musical themes and more each badger is £5, plus £3.90 postage. Order 2 and pay the same postage. We'll handle refunds if needed!
#QuirkyGifts #HandmadeWithLove
From gardening to musical themes and more each badger is £5, plus £3.90 postage. Order 2 and pay the same postage. We'll handle refunds if needed!
#QuirkyGifts #HandmadeWithLove
With the 'intensive' badger cull approaching in 2025, Badger Trust reports half of Britain's badgers have been lost. However, our helpline indicates a gradual increase in local populations. 🦡 bit.ly/4frH6O0
#CanTheCull #StopTheCull
#CanTheCull #StopTheCull
Over Half of UK Badger Population Killed: 247,880 Culled Since 2013
Official figures from Natural England released today reveal another 17,150 badgers were killed in 2024 culls.
bit.ly
August 2, 2025 at 12:51 AM
With the 'intensive' badger cull approaching in 2025, Badger Trust reports half of Britain's badgers have been lost. However, our helpline indicates a gradual increase in local populations. 🦡 bit.ly/4frH6O0
#CanTheCull #StopTheCull
#CanTheCull #StopTheCull
Eurasian badgers mark territory and social bonds with scent. In a humorous twist, this mother accidentally marks her cub by sitting on its head! While cubs typically get scents from licking, sometimes nature just sits on you!
bit.ly/46d3rw9
bit.ly/46d3rw9
Mother badger sits on baby's head!
Eurasian badgers, like many mammals, use scent marking to establish territory and social bonds — it’s their version of sending a strongly worded letter. But in a rather unexpected twist, this mother badger is not marking a tree or a trail... she's accidentally scent-marking her own cub by plonking herself right down on its head! Whether it’s a slip of maternal focus or just a badger version of tough love, this behaviour gives a whole new meaning to "sitting on your problems." In reality, cubs are often licked and nudged to pick up the group’s scent, but sometimes, it seems, nature just sits on you to make a point.
bit.ly
July 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Eurasian badgers mark territory and social bonds with scent. In a humorous twist, this mother accidentally marks her cub by sitting on its head! While cubs typically get scents from licking, sometimes nature just sits on you!
bit.ly/46d3rw9
bit.ly/46d3rw9
The cull policy assumes badgers spread disease, a view challenged by Protect the Wild. Biosecurity on farms is lacking. Natural England's inspections show minimal measures to prevent cow-badger contact, undermining the case for badger culling. bit.ly/40ZRg2b
#bTB
#bTB
REVEALED: Farm inspection findings undermine case for badger cull - Protect the Wild
Freedom of information requests reveal the state of biosecurity on farms participating in the cull, which casts doubt on case for continued badger killing
bit.ly
July 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The cull policy assumes badgers spread disease, a view challenged by Protect the Wild. Biosecurity on farms is lacking. Natural England's inspections show minimal measures to prevent cow-badger contact, undermining the case for badger culling. bit.ly/40ZRg2b
#bTB
#bTB
Dry spells can cause dehydration in wildlife.
➡️ Place shallow dishes of fresh water in shady spots
➡️ Clean and refill daily
🚑 **Bonus tip:** DIY Rehydration Fluid:
1L clean water + 1 tbsp sugar + 1 tsp salt (Stir until dissolved.)
#Badgers #UKWildlife #DrySpellCare
➡️ Place shallow dishes of fresh water in shady spots
➡️ Clean and refill daily
🚑 **Bonus tip:** DIY Rehydration Fluid:
1L clean water + 1 tbsp sugar + 1 tsp salt (Stir until dissolved.)
#Badgers #UKWildlife #DrySpellCare
July 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Dry spells can cause dehydration in wildlife.
➡️ Place shallow dishes of fresh water in shady spots
➡️ Clean and refill daily
🚑 **Bonus tip:** DIY Rehydration Fluid:
1L clean water + 1 tbsp sugar + 1 tsp salt (Stir until dissolved.)
#Badgers #UKWildlife #DrySpellCare
➡️ Place shallow dishes of fresh water in shady spots
➡️ Clean and refill daily
🚑 **Bonus tip:** DIY Rehydration Fluid:
1L clean water + 1 tbsp sugar + 1 tsp salt (Stir until dissolved.)
#Badgers #UKWildlife #DrySpellCare
Legal challenge against badger cull licensing gets go ahead
protectthewild.substack.com/p/success-le...
protectthewild.substack.com/p/success-le...
SUCCESS! Legal challenge against badger cull licensing gets go ahead
Natural England is being hauled into court over its outrageous decision to authorise culls last year
protectthewild.substack.com
May 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Legal challenge against badger cull licensing gets go ahead
protectthewild.substack.com/p/success-le...
protectthewild.substack.com/p/success-le...
Reposted by Somerset and Devon Badger Groups
Find sustainable ways to make #spaceforbadgers and coexist with badgers at a time of environmental crisis. www.badgertrust.org.uk/space-for-ba...
May 15, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Find sustainable ways to make #spaceforbadgers and coexist with badgers at a time of environmental crisis. www.badgertrust.org.uk/space-for-ba...
A bit of potentially good news for badgers from @wildjustice.bsky.social and @badgertrust.bsky.social !
#Badgers #badgercull
wildjustice.org.uk/general/lega...
#Badgers #badgercull
wildjustice.org.uk/general/lega...
Legal challenge against badger culling licences given green light to proceed - Wild Justice
A legal challenge by wildlife groups The Badger Trust and Wild Justice against the granting of badger culling licences has […]
wildjustice.org.uk
May 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
A bit of potentially good news for badgers from @wildjustice.bsky.social and @badgertrust.bsky.social !
#Badgers #badgercull
wildjustice.org.uk/general/lega...
#Badgers #badgercull
wildjustice.org.uk/general/lega...
Spring has sprung, and this charming knitted mini badger is hard at work mowing his lawn! 🌼
Only one available for just £8.90 (£5 for the badger + £3.90 P&P).
Don’t wait to adopt him—act fast! Check out his details here:
devonbadgergroup.fws.store/product/mini...
Only one available for just £8.90 (£5 for the badger + £3.90 P&P).
Don’t wait to adopt him—act fast! Check out his details here:
devonbadgergroup.fws.store/product/mini...
Mini badger mowing the lawn
Why not treat yourself to a charming knitted mini badger, lovingly designed and crafted by Sheena? This little guy is busy mowing his lawn! It's just 5 for the badger plus 3.90 for shipping. Buy two, ...
devonbadgergroup.fws.store
May 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Spring has sprung, and this charming knitted mini badger is hard at work mowing his lawn! 🌼
Only one available for just £8.90 (£5 for the badger + £3.90 P&P).
Don’t wait to adopt him—act fast! Check out his details here:
devonbadgergroup.fws.store/product/mini...
Only one available for just £8.90 (£5 for the badger + £3.90 P&P).
Don’t wait to adopt him—act fast! Check out his details here:
devonbadgergroup.fws.store/product/mini...