|
|
|
|
12-08-2004, 03:06 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
DNA Sexing
Does anyone know a reputable DNA sexing lab and also what is the preferred method...chest feathers or blood from a nail clip??? I want to get my Sammy sexed so we know if Sammy is short for Samantha or Samuel :D Thanks for ay input. Tami
|
|
12-08-2004, 03:47 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
You can see if there are any avian vets that will do DNA sexing for you, or check out http://www.avianbiotech.com for a free kit. The blood from nail may be the easiest though some prefer to pluck the feathers...
__________________
Monica & Fids (Fids = Feathered Kids) Click on one of the below topics if you need help on one of them! Sexing Budgies Importance of Flight-Feather Clipping Help in Screaming/Plucking Parrots Photographing Your Bird IrfanView Photo Editing/Signature Creation Posting Photos Product Reviews Guide to the Classifieds Bird Links & Resource Directory
|
|
12-08-2004, 04:28 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Try www.dnanow.com or www.dnasolutions.com.au
I think it's the same company and they have branches all over the world. I prefer the feather testing to the blood testing-just easier to pluck a feather. The results were very accurate. Don't go to a vet for surgical sexing-no point in cutting the bird only for that and making him have anasthesia. Always risks involved with that.
__________________
 Cockatiels: Tiki, Koro, Manu, Maui, Manea, Rangi, Shaka, Tattoo, Rima Quaker Chaska Blue Princess Parrot: Tjinimin Green Princess Parrot: Manikay Nanday Conure: Ixchel Jenday Conure: Yaxche Greencheek Conure: Chula Sponsor Fids: Popcorn Park Cockatiel Family, TGF Golden Conures Banjo and Zoe
|
|
12-12-2004, 03:57 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
When I took my Abby to his first vet check I just asked if they could have him DNA sexed, and they simply took some blood for me and had it sent off. Of course, my vet is well known in my area as an expert avian vet, so I am not sure if this is something all vets would do.
__________________
mom to Abby, a green-cheek conure since Aug 1/04 also considered "mom" to: 2 young female humans, 5 cats, 10 hermit crabs, and 1 solitary goldfish
|
|
12-12-2004, 03:06 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Well, you could have saved AT LEAST $40 by clipping on toenail a tad short, collecting a blood drop and sending it off yourself to Avian Biotech. Its about $20 for the service.
THE OUTLAW
__________________
A bird is the only pet that will ever tell you I love you. 4 BG macws: Dreamer, The Fabulous Margarita, Mia and Sailor 1 Greenwing: Eenie 1 Severe Macaw: Chi Chi 1 Yellow Nape Amazon: Taco 1 Timneh African Grey: Radar 1 Quaker: Tilde
|
|
12-12-2004, 03:59 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
He only charged me $30 ... I felt more comfortable with him doing it as I was so new to birds, and I still don't feel that comfortable clipping Abby's nails - I usually go visit my breeder.
__________________
mom to Abby, a green-cheek conure since Aug 1/04 also considered "mom" to: 2 young female humans, 5 cats, 10 hermit crabs, and 1 solitary goldfish
|
 |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Linear Mode
