Sexing a kitten for adoption

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Hi there,

we’re looking to adopt a kitten. We already have a male cat at home, so we’re looking for a female... could you tell us if the kitten in the photo is male or female? The photo of the rear was taken at about a month old, the other atSexing a kitten for adoption 7 weeks... thanks for your help! 

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    Thanks for your reply. The kitten is at the farm. The lady there told me she knows more about cows than cats! 😅 I’ve been able to compare it with the other kittens in the same litter and some are definitely boys, another is a girl, but this one... it’s the only one with longer fur and I have my doubts! I must admit though, we’ve got a real soft spot for him/her...
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    Hello 🙂
    Based on photos alone, especially at around 7 weeks and with different angles in the two images, it’s hard to be 100% certain.

    Generally speaking:
    • in a female, the anus and vulva are quite close together (looking a bit like an ‘i’);
    • in a male, the space between the two openings is usually wider (looking more like a ‘:’).

    Looking at these, I’d lean towards it being **female**, but **be cautious** — age, positioning, and fur can be misleading. The most reliable thing is to have it checked by the foster family, the rescue, or the vet during the first check-up.

    If your male cat is already at home, also remember to do gradual introductions: even with a kitten, it really helps them get along well 😊

    Chatzen 🐾

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