This is a tool for veterinary staff & hedgehog rehabilitators only. It is not to be used by the public.

 

 

VETS & HEDGEHOG REHABILITATORS ONLY

Measure the hedgehog in the fully curled up position. If it can't curl through injury or poor condition then it is body condition 1.

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For fully curled hedgehogs:

Measure the distance all the way round the middle.

Measure the distance all the way round the head/tail.

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Calculate:

Distance round middle

Distance round head/tail

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Body condition 1: <0.7

Body condition 2: 0.7-0.78

Body condition 3: 0.79 - 0.81

Body condition 4: 0.82 - 0.85

Body condition 5: 0.85+

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