7 wks old boy or girl???

[chico]

Hi,  here is Curly.  Boy or girl? Thanks 😊

[Marianne Marlow]

My first thought was hen, but I'd like to see a photo a couple of weeks later to be sure!

[jellybean]

I'd say Hen too.

[ariella]

I’d also say hen.

[tweetiepiesmom]

I'll just say "what a little cutie"!

[ffiscool]

I’m on the fence

[chico]

Thanks all! I really think you are correct. The breeder assured me she was a he, but l should have done my research first because once l had her home l delved a bit deeper and read that the pale blue with white around the nostrils is a hen and boys are more pinky or purply. The cere is definitely pale blue and white and no purple or pink. I will post another pic in a while though, as suggested, in case things change. Im not prejudiced against hens but for practical reasons i wanted a boy, ie i want 2 budgies not a lone one, and i intended to get another boy for a cage buddy, when available. I'm not willing to return her to the breeder, as i didn't particularly like her setup, and l also feel l have made a commitment to this little hen now. I will make another post asking advice about how best to provide this girl with bird company.

[Hezz]

I’m with the others - hen from me as well.

[chico]

Just read the post 'does my budgie need a friend?' And all my questions have been answered! Thanks Hezz for that great advice. Lots more reading here as well. Still not sure what l will do, now that my plan for 2 boys has crashed, but lots of time to think about it and what will be best for Curly.