Is Bijou a hen?

[aluvse]

Is Bijou a male or female? Can you tell? I rescued my new budgie last week and the foster said she didn’t know if it’s a male or female, it was too young for her to tell. They weren’t sure on age, they think younger than 6 months. Idk why but I’ve been referring to my budgie as a female. I’ve named her Bijou. If she turns out to be a he then I would like to change to a more masculine name before I get to attached to the current name. Can anyone help me?

[Hezz]

I don’t think this is a hen, but the only photo he/she is facing the camera directly came out focused on the bars behind, not on the bird. Another photo focused on the face should help.

[Marianne Marlow]

I think it's a male. but a photo in natural light will help.

[aluvse]

Nov 9, 2021 0:50:00 GMT Hezz said:

I don’t think this is a hen, but the only photo he/she is facing the camera directly came out focused on the bars behind, not on the bird. Another photo focused on the face should help.

Are these any better?

[blueelephant]

I would say male but my vote doesn't really count as I'm useless at sexing so wait for other opinions!

I'd also say this is a young bird. 2nd photo seems to show lots of head bars so pre first moult. Definitely less than 6 months.

He's a sweet little guy.

[Marianne Marlow]

I'd say male too

[Hezz]

Yes, I’m sticking with male, also.

[aluvse]

Nov 9, 2021 21:00:45 GMT Marianne Marlow said:

I'd say male too

Thank you! Now to think of a new name 😂

[tweetiepiesmom]

He does have pretty markings. Waiting to hear the new name.

[aluvse]

Nov 10, 2021 15:36:39 GMT tweetiepiesmom said:

He does have pretty markings. Waiting to hear the new name.

I think I’m going to go with Axel. It seems to fit him!