Making bird-friendly testing
a standard choice.
forbird provides Bird DNA Sexing by analyzing DNA from feathers, eggshell membranes, claws, blood, and other biological samples to determine whether a bird is male or female. Our service is available to individual bird owners as well as breeders, pet shops, veterinary clinics, and other bird-related professionals.
- Feathers, eggshells, claws, blood, and other samples accepted
- Naturally molted feathers can also be used
- DNA-based male / female identification
- Available to bird owners and professionals
From bird owners to professionals who work with birds.
We provide an accessible testing service for individual bird owners, breeders, pet shops, and veterinary clinics, with options suited to different needs and situations.
Bird Owners
Find out your bird’s sex with a simple online application, even when it cannot be reliably determined from appearance alone.
Breeders
Use objective DNA sexing results to support breeding plans and provide clearer information when birds are transferred to new owners.
Pet Shops
Clear sex information can help improve customer communication and provide greater confidence when introducing birds to new owners.
Veterinary Clinics
Bird DNA sexing can be offered as an additional testing option when owners need reliable information about their bird’s sex.
Bird DNA Sexing
We analyze DNA from feathers, eggshell membranes, claws, blood, and other biological samples to determine whether a bird is male or female. Naturally molted feathers can also be used, allowing DNA sexing without necessarily plucking feathers or collecting blood.
Accepted Samples
Feathers, eggshells with membrane, claws, blood, and other suitable biological samples can be used for testing. Naturally molted feathers are also accepted.
Results
Test results are sent by email together with a PDF test report showing the bird’s DNA sexing result.
Standard Turnaround
Results are usually provided within 5 days after we receive your sample and confirm payment.
Testing designed with bird welfare in mind.
We do not assume that blood collection or feather plucking is always necessary. Whenever appropriate, naturally molted feathers and other low-burden samples can be used for DNA sexing.
Bird-Friendly Sampling
Naturally molted feathers can be used in addition to eggshell membranes, claws, blood, and other samples, providing options that can help reduce unnecessary stress on birds.
Specialized Testing Technology
We use analytical methods including real-time PCR and bird-focused testing protocols to obtain reliable results even from small amounts of biological material.
From application to results in 3 simple steps.
Apply Online
Complete the online application from your smartphone or computer. We will send you instructions after your application is submitted.
Send Your Sample and Complete Payment
Prepare and send feathers, eggshells, claws, blood, or another accepted sample according to our sample guidelines, and complete payment using the provided payment link.
Receive Your Results by Email
Once testing is complete, we will send your results by email together with a PDF test report.
Bird DNA sexing for breeders, pet shops, veterinary clinics, and other businesses.
We also support multiple-bird submissions and business use. If you are considering regular testing or submitting samples for multiple birds, please contact us to discuss a workflow suited to your organization.
Multiple-Bird Submissions
Breeders, pet shops, and other organizations can submit samples from multiple birds together. Samples can be organized by bird name, identification number, or other management information for easier result tracking.
Business-Friendly Workflows
We can discuss submission methods, reporting workflows, payment arrangements, and other requirements for organizations that use Bird DNA Sexing on a regular basis.
Wondering whether your bird is male or female? Consider Bird DNA Sexing.
We accept naturally molted feathers as well as eggshells, claws, blood, and other samples. Our service is available to individual bird owners, breeders, pet shops, veterinary clinics, and other bird-related professionals.