Rivendell ChinchillasSexing chinchillas is often one of the first errors new owners encounter. Some owners may have a pair of "males" for a year or more before finding out that one is really a female by finding babies in the cage one morning.
Female chins have a cone that resembles a penis, but it is not. A female's cone is near the anus and appears to be connected usually. Upon close examination you can ususally see a slit in the cone that spans from the tip of the cone to the anal region. Usually a female's vaginal opening will not be open, but sealed closed given the impression that it is a penile cone. When in doubt gentle pressure can be placed on the cone, if you see the penis protrude then it is in fact a male. Female pictures coming soon. |
Male chins have a larger space between the penile cone and the anus. This is often one to two finger widths wide. There will be no slit in the cone, and gentle pressure on the cone will cause the penis to protrude.
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