Somerset and Devon Badger Groups
@somanddevbadgers.bsky.social
We run a 24/7 helpline 07850 604 585 for both Somerset and 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.
Raise FREE donations for Somerset Badger Group EVERY time you shop online using @easyuk. Over 8,000 retailers will donate including all the big names like eBay, ASOS, Expedia, M&S, Just Eat, Uswitch and more! Visit: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/somer...
February 5, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Raise FREE donations for Somerset Badger Group EVERY time you shop online using @easyuk. Over 8,000 retailers will donate including all the big names like eBay, ASOS, Expedia, M&S, Just Eat, Uswitch and more! Visit: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/somer...
Raise FREE donations for Devon Badger Group EVERY time you shop online using @easyuk. Over 8,000 retailers will donate including all the big names like eBay, ASOS, Expedia, M&S, Just Eat, Uswitch and more!
Visit: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/devon...
Visit: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/devon...
February 5, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Raise FREE donations for Devon Badger Group EVERY time you shop online using @easyuk. Over 8,000 retailers will donate including all the big names like eBay, ASOS, Expedia, M&S, Just Eat, Uswitch and more!
Visit: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/devon...
Visit: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/devon...
February is here—it's cub season!
Most badger cubs are born underground this month and stay blind for about five weeks. If you see one above ground, please contact your local badger group or the Badger Trust. 🦡
Learn more at www.badgertrust.org.uk/badgers
#BadgerCubs
Most badger cubs are born underground this month and stay blind for about five weeks. If you see one above ground, please contact your local badger group or the Badger Trust. 🦡
Learn more at www.badgertrust.org.uk/badgers
#BadgerCubs
February 2, 2026 at 1:47 PM
February is here—it's cub season!
Most badger cubs are born underground this month and stay blind for about five weeks. If you see one above ground, please contact your local badger group or the Badger Trust. 🦡
Learn more at www.badgertrust.org.uk/badgers
#BadgerCubs
Most badger cubs are born underground this month and stay blind for about five weeks. If you see one above ground, please contact your local badger group or the Badger Trust. 🦡
Learn more at www.badgertrust.org.uk/badgers
#BadgerCubs
SIGN NOW: Badgers are being torn apart!
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#SaveBadgers #BadgerBaiting #ProtectWildlife #EndAnimalCruelty
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#SaveBadgers #BadgerBaiting #ProtectWildlife #EndAnimalCruelty
SIGN NOW: Badgers are being torn apart!
URGENT PETITION: Badgers are being torn apart right now. Sign now to demand the maximum penalties for anyone found guilty of badger baiting! CLICK HERE TO SIGN NOW!
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January 26, 2026 at 3:47 PM
SIGN NOW: Badgers are being torn apart!
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#SaveBadgers #BadgerBaiting #ProtectWildlife #EndAnimalCruelty
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Wales shows that there is a world in which wildlife and cattle can coexist and where farming industries can be protected. Find out more: www.badgertrust.org.uk/cymru
January 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Wales shows that there is a world in which wildlife and cattle can coexist and where farming industries can be protected. Find out more: www.badgertrust.org.uk/cymru
In 2025, we proudly welcomed 22 new members, boosting our total to 222! 🎉
Ready to join the family in 2026? Membership starts from just £10 per year depending on group and membership type!
Dive in for more info: www.somersetbadgers.org.uk/membership/
devonbadgergroup.org.uk/join-us/
Ready to join the family in 2026? Membership starts from just £10 per year depending on group and membership type!
Dive in for more info: www.somersetbadgers.org.uk/membership/
devonbadgergroup.org.uk/join-us/
Membership - Somerset Badger Group
As a member of Somerset Badger Group you play a vital role in safeguarding Somerset's badgers. With your help and support we will be able to help badgers by promoting their conservation, welfare and p...
www.somersetbadgers.org.uk
January 12, 2026 at 8:47 PM
In 2025, we proudly welcomed 22 new members, boosting our total to 222! 🎉
Ready to join the family in 2026? Membership starts from just £10 per year depending on group and membership type!
Dive in for more info: www.somersetbadgers.org.uk/membership/
devonbadgergroup.org.uk/join-us/
Ready to join the family in 2026? Membership starts from just £10 per year depending on group and membership type!
Dive in for more info: www.somersetbadgers.org.uk/membership/
devonbadgergroup.org.uk/join-us/
Protect the Wild reports a government plan to amend the Public Order Act 2023, classifying animal testing facilities as “national infrastructure,” which could restrict peaceful protests.
Sign the petition against this at protectthewild.org.uk/animal-testi...
Sign the petition against this at protectthewild.org.uk/animal-testi...
Animal testing petition - Protect the Wild
Stop the Government Redefining Animal Testing Sites as “National Infrastructure” The Government is quietly pushing through a change to the law that would dramatically restrict the public’s right to pr...
protectthewild.org.uk
December 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Protect the Wild reports a government plan to amend the Public Order Act 2023, classifying animal testing facilities as “national infrastructure,” which could restrict peaceful protests.
Sign the petition against this at protectthewild.org.uk/animal-testi...
Sign the petition against this at protectthewild.org.uk/animal-testi...
🎄🐾 Festive fun alert! This badger is living its best holiday life 🍹 (clips at 3:52 & 3:53). Thanks to our community for sending this in—spread the cheer! ✨
#FestiveWildlife #HolidayMood #CuteAnimals youtu.be/qR44SC5sUak
#FestiveWildlife #HolidayMood #CuteAnimals youtu.be/qR44SC5sUak
When the festive spirit hits… even badgers know how to celebrate!
YouTube video by Somerset Badger Group
youtu.be
December 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
🎄🐾 Festive fun alert! This badger is living its best holiday life 🍹 (clips at 3:52 & 3:53). Thanks to our community for sending this in—spread the cheer! ✨
#FestiveWildlife #HolidayMood #CuteAnimals youtu.be/qR44SC5sUak
#FestiveWildlife #HolidayMood #CuteAnimals youtu.be/qR44SC5sUak
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
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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