Male
(Hob)
(Hob)
Female
(Jill)
(Jill)
The sexing of ferrets is very simple. The mature Hob is normally twice the size of the Jill. With the sexually complete Hob, the testicles indicated with the red pointer, are descended for the spring and summer months, but retract in the winter. The penis indicated with yellow pointer is always evident on all males .
The vulva and anus of the Jill are in close proximity to each other beneath the tail.
The vulva and anus of the Jill are in close proximity to each other beneath the tail.
A Jill in season, note the swollen vagina.
spayed
Sexually intact
Sexually intact female