23/09/2023
Avian DNA based s*xing is the ultimate in testing for birds. Distinguishing male from female birds is notoriously difficult. Unlike mammals, the physical characteristics which distinguish male and female birds are very subtle or altogether absent. Bird DNA s*xing can help breeders establish the gender of the birds with 100% accuracy. Results ready in 5 working days from receipt of samples
Collecting samples and analysis
Bird s*xing relies on the method of DNA analysis and replication known as Polymerase chain reaction. This allows distinction of gender in birds by testing their DNA, providing an accuracy of 99.9%. PCR allows amplification of a region on the Z and W chromosome that differs in size, clearly marking whether the sample testing is male or female.
Why discover the gender of your birds?
Here are some of the reasons for avian DNA testing.
Medical – some diseases are gender specific and thus affect only males or females. Knowing the gender of a sick bird in advance can help the veterinary surgeon diagnose the condition more quickly and even help with treatment. In such cases, time is of essence and not knowing the s*x of the bird could waste valuable time.
Behavioural aspects and bonding – as bird develop from nestlings, their temperament begins changing. Certain bird species of a certain gender might develop problematic behaviours which need to be addressed. Building a good relationship with our avian friends and understanding their behaviours begins from something as basic as knowing their gender. Knowing the gender of our pets (whether birds or otherwise) is crucial to developing a health, loving relationship with them. We need to be able to define the s*x of our avian friends in order to maximise the relationship with them.
Mating – if you plan breeding birds you need to make sure to pair birds of opposite s*x. Countless people have bought pairs of birds and wondered why these failed to mate and produce offspring.
