Question from Dustin 18/6/99: When do badgers start having young?
• Answer: Hi Dustin, thanks for the question. Female badgers (sows) are able to start having young (cubs) when they about two years old. They only have one litter per year, which is born in early spring. Litter size is usually 2 to 3 cubs. Hope this answers your question ok. Back to Index [64] Question from [No ID] 22/6/99: Do badgers like Jam? • Answer: Badgers can be very fussy eaters. The ones we have looked after have shown a like and dislike of a variety of foods. One badger may love dog food while another will only eat cat food. We have fed them on things like sausages, toast, meat pies, pasties and fruits. Most of the badgers we have had loved honey, some with fresh peanuts mixed in(not salted). Some have liked jam, while others don’t touch it. We only give them sweet things though as a treat now and then because it is bad for their teeth. Hope this answers your question ok.
