Ratite DNA Sexing ©

Determine the sex of your bird quickly and accurately using DNA-based laboratory testing.
This test is ideal for companion birds and aviary species where males and females have little or no visible physical differences. DNA sexing provides reliable results at any age and helps eliminate the uncertainty of visual sex identification.

Commonly tested species include:
Parrots
Cockatiels
Cockatoos
African Greys
Macaws
Amazons
Eclectus
Lovebirds
Conures
Lorikeets
Quakers
Senegals
Indian Ringnecks
Doves
Pigeons
Finches
Canaries
And many other companion and aviary species

Sample Type
A dried blood sample collected on a small piece of clean coffee filter or plain printer paper is recommended.
Properly dried eggshell membrane samples may also be accepted when collected according to our sample collection guidelines.
Please ensure all samples are completely dry before packaging to help preserve DNA quality during shipping.
For complete instructions, visit our Sample Collection page.

Turnaround Time
Testing begins after your samples are received and logged into our laboratory.
Results are typically available within our standard laboratory turnaround time and can be viewed in your Customer Portal as soon as processing is complete.