DNA sampling is the most accurate way to tell a female parrot from a male parrot, though some birds‘ genders are determined by coloration or behavioral patterns. Differentiate a female from a male parrot with tips from a bird caretaker in this free video on birds. Expert: Madeline Franco Bio: Madeline Franco has been working with birds since age 7, and is a work-at-home “Bird Mom” for approximately 30 birds. Filmmaker: Michael Burton
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parrotflock Says:
Getting blood from cutting their nails is a horrible way to get the sample, since you don’t want to draw blood if at all possible. The best way is through a vet taking a sample through a blood feather or some other means. If there is an accident with a blood feather, you can take the sample and immediately treat the problem to stop the bleeding. Losing blood is a serious problem with birds, and should be treated as such.
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jcastellano822 Says:
You can also sex normal gray cocketiels visually too I think.
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RoseTsukiyomi Says:
Basically, its just a good idea to have the vet do it and only very experienced aviculturists should try the method mentioned in the video.
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SessaFrost Says:
I agree. you can traumatize your baby for weeks after taking a blood sample that way! My african grey took nearly 3 weeks to let me pet her again after we accidently clipped her nails a little on the short side with a grinder who’s sensor was (at the time we discovered this) not picking up how close we were to her quick with her black nails. A blood feather would be the best way to go as for what blood feather, sometimes, my birds being active, I find a tail feather is the easiest for a sample.
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NTZY1997 Says:
What happened to the greens bird abdoman.
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Peekablue Says:
It looks like he’s going through a moult and is regrowing those feathers to me.
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karenctran Says:
Where do you buy a kieek? It’s beautiful, but I can’t find it on Google or pet stores. Thank you for all of these bird videos, expertvillage!:)
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dj Says:
Nice blog.
Keep up the good work.Grtz.