G9 is now too big to be taken by a crow, fast enough to avoid the pecks of the pecking order, and can fly up to the height of a picnic table or low branch. His wonky leg is almost normal and he no longer walks with a limp. He sleeps happily all night with the ducks, Zaruma and Tapper, spends a few hours on my lap during the day and is nearly old enough to free range around the farm with the others. My biggest worry is he will fall into the pond and not be able to get out but yesterday he actually did fall in and flew out quite easily.
But guess what? I think he might be a she! The reason is that all of the adult males have a spur on each leg whereas the females don’t, and neither does G9.
jmgoyder 
Your photographs so nice and Gutsy9 seems so lovely… Thanks and Love, nia
So cute!
So pleased to get an idea of how much (s)he has grown. Gender realignment therapy needed for us all! Things are looking good for G9.
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You’ve done a brilliant job with Gutsy9. I hope you are feeling suitably pleased with yourself. 🙂
as we did with Kitty when we found out he was a boy we added Bob–maybe you can add Ann to Gutsy’s name
He (She?) is growing up to be a fine bird. Wouldn’t it be nice if they could tell us whether they are a boy or a girl a little sooner? Imagine if we didn’t know what our human babies were for a long time….the names would be all mixed up! 😉
I am so glad to see the progress of G9. Will continue to faithfully follow Gutsy9.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
At least ‘her’ name is generic…Diane
She’s doing so well! Her natural tiara is so cute — growing into majestic.
Gutsy-9 owes everything to you Mom.:) He/she it doesn’t matter, he has blossomed into such a beautiful peabird. It’s extraordinary how mothering knows no bounds or barriers.
oh wow, a girl!!! I think this is awesome!!!
I was wondering about the coloring. So you might have a little girl after all. 🙂
So wonderful to see this fellow taking on life … and not afraid anymore … and she looks so healthy and strong – a happy story so fare. *smile You have done a fantastic job, what a team work .. you & Gusty9.
I love the pictures of Gutsy growing up. Like looking at baby pictures when your kid’s a teenager. Boy or girl, Gutsy is glorious.
If G9 is a girl, maybe the limp was just a strut.
I just love watching Gutsy’s story unfold!
I’m so glad to hear how well Gutsy9 is doing! You’ve done a wonderful job raising the little guy…or gal, whichever (s)he might be. 🙂
You have looked after that bird very well.
Progression of photos….from very little to all grown up.
Great to see this. Thank you.
Love the progressive photos! A few years ago I set out to photograph a new chicken every day at the same time but I got interupted, missed a day and gave up. Your photos have inspired me to try again 🙂
If any bird deserves to make, Gutsy does.
Wow…………….he is really growing into a peacock…………yeah Jo-Anne what did you think he would grow into…………….a swan……………..
Julie, this news makes me so happy! 😀
So the He of Gutsy9 has collected an s and become a she… still looks good… glad the foot is coming right…
Julie, it is quite apparent that Gutsy is growing like a weed. But in all my years, I never expected to have a conversation regarding the sex of a peacock. Blogging has sure openned my mind to so many different possibilities. Thank you for continuing my education. Take care, Bill
It’s wonderful to see the progress and growth in these photos. And what good news about the foot! No matter whether Gutsy’s a he or a she – having both feet is all good!
Well, she’s a gutsy gal!The name still fits.
How cute is she! So happy she didn’t drown. 🙂
I have noticed he / her getting bigger in your photos