To Kelleen Andrews Hello Kelleen. The only time mating can be successful in the world of ferrets is wen the female is fully on heath, this condition is shown wen her vulva is fully swollen, of a pink colour and moist. The male will also has to be in season with testes well extended. Male's in season will TRY to mount a spade female, but he will soon wake up to the fact it won't work and give up after 2 or 3 day's of hard work. If there are any other questions...... just ask, direct or indirect. Greetings from New Zealand to All. BILL (67) [Posted in FML issue 1355]