Gender Bender
I got to thinking about the name I gave Thurmond. That's typically a male name and it crossed my mind later that I don't know Thurmond's gender. Same thing for Sam Walton, Forrest Gump, Plain Jain and 28 Cents. Seems that I may never know because gender determination in goldfish and koi is difficult at best.
Seems that male goldfish and koi may be a little brighter in color when young and females have a somewhat more plump figure when mature. And, during the mating season, the males chase the females. But that's about it short of a dissection!
Accordingly, since I'll probably never know their gender, I'll continue to call Thurmond, Sam Walton and Forrest Gump "him" and Plain Jane and 28 Cents "her" with impunity.
Seems that male goldfish and koi may be a little brighter in color when young and females have a somewhat more plump figure when mature. And, during the mating season, the males chase the females. But that's about it short of a dissection!
Accordingly, since I'll probably never know their gender, I'll continue to call Thurmond, Sam Walton and Forrest Gump "him" and Plain Jane and 28 Cents "her" with impunity.
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