Ferret Gender Indentification
Determining the gender of your ferret can be accomplished in much the same way as you would determine the gender of a dog or a cat.
All male ferrets have a penis, unaltered males will also have testicles. Female ferrets have a vulva.
Male:
An intact male ferret is called a Hob
A neutered male may be referred to as a Gib
The penis is located about halfway between the anus and the bottom of the rib cage and appears as small lump or bump,
which is often mistaken for a belly button. In unaltered males the testicles are located just below the penis.
Altered Male: Penis - No Testicles
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Unaltered Male - Penis & Testicles
Photo above provided by Melissa
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Female:
An intact female ferret is called a Jill
A spayed female may be referred to as a Sprite
The vulva is located just above the anus and appears as a small opening covered by a little flap of skin.
Altered Female: Normal Vulva
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Altered Female: Enlarged Vulva
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