Penguin chick at the Shedd Aquarium: Boy or girl?

The Shedd Aquarium will reveal the sex of a rockhopper penguin chick born nine months ago at 10 a.m. this morning. RedEye reporter -- and penguin enthusiast -- Mick Swasko will be tweeting updates during the reveal.

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Hey folks: If you're around, tune into @Vocalo . I'll be chatting about bar fights. Then I'm going to see a baby penguin. Today is weird.

by Mick via twitter 3/24/2014 2:04:04 PM
Penguin time! The @shedd_aquarium will also be accepting names for the chick. Rooting for Jason, naturally.

by Mick via twitter 3/24/2014 2:30:41 PM
Follow along with #waddleitbe . If I get to touch a penguin I will die.

by Mick via twitter 3/24/2014 2:32:25 PM
And if you don't like penguin pictures and video, mute me for a bit. But c'mon, who doesn't like penguins? #waddleitbe

by Mick via twitter 3/24/2014 2:38:16 PM
Made it! #waddleitbe http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BjgBadhIcAARq5O.jpg

by Mick via twitter 3/24/2014 2:50:57 PM
Anticipation.

by Mick via twitter 3/24/2014 2:53:07 PM
Fresh out the box, chicks.

by Mick via twitter 3/24/2014 2:54:59 PM
Ok, so these guys aren't the baby. Just show penguins. Jason, is that you? #waddleitbe http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BjgC-bBIYAA-Sov.jpg

by Mick via twitter 3/24/2014 2:57:46 PM
Media gets to go up close with the baby after this. #waddleitbe

by Mick via twitter 3/24/2014 2:58:32 PM
Kinda dark, but these guys are quick.

by Mick via twitter 3/24/2014 3:00:16 PM
Penguin facts!

by Mick via twitter 3/24/2014 3:05:06 PM
They are offering a "sneak peek" to kickoff of breeding season. There's kids here! #waddleitbe

by Mick via twitter 3/24/2014 3:06:14 PM
The chicks name is Rockhopper 22. Kinda think it's cool. They will rename though. #waddleitbe

by Mick via twitter 3/24/2014 3:07:38 PM
A genetic blood test at a lab determines the sex. Huh. Also, females determine sex. #penguinfacts #waddleitbe

by Mick via twitter 3/24/2014 3:09:53 PM
The chick is ... A chick. We have a female!

by Mick via twitter 3/24/2014 3:12:26 PM
Sign has a nod to Maury. Respect. #Waddleitbe http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BjgGtzgCUAEeMGS.jpg

by Mick via twitter 3/24/2014 3:14:07 PM
Up close. instagram.com

by Mick via twitter 3/24/2014 3:15:15 PM
TIL penguins are loud.

by Mick via twitter 3/24/2014 3:17:00 PM
Rockhopper 22, in the center. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BjgIFMoCAAITnxd.jpg

by Mick via twitter 3/24/2014 3:20:05 PM
Looks sort of confused?

by Mick via twitter 3/24/2014 3:21:36 PM
Had his wing out like "who made this mess?" for about 5 minutes. instagram.com

by Mick via twitter 3/24/2014 3:24:42 PM
Check out all the photos and video of the @shedd_aquarium 's GIRL penguin. bit.ly/1diPi1a

by Mick via twitter 3/24/2014 4:18:02 PM