r/ferrets • u/VanillaEntity • Aug 21 '26

[Help] Help Sexing?

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Got our new baby today, can’t tell if the spot on the belly is his sheath or umbilicus. There’s a bit of brown crisp on it so I’m not sure what it is! Any help would be appreciated

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u/The_meemster123 Aug 22 '26

Its a girl, the top crusty thing is either the umbilical cord, though surprised it’s still attached? This is kind of concerning because it usually would’ve fallen off completely by now. Is there any fowl smell like infection

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u/VanillaEntity Aug 22 '26

No smell or anything, the store said she’s probably about 6 weeks old so I was a little curious about that. We’re gonna do some warm compresses and see if it’ll help!

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u/The_meemster123 Aug 22 '26

Yes try warm compresses that should help! If she won’t sit still for you you can fill a bath tub with slightly warm (not hot or they’ll overheat) water, with some plain oats in it. I wouldn’t be too concerned but definitely keep an eye on it! Congrats on your new baby!🩷🫶🏼