Bird-friendly DNA sexing,
a standard choice for bird care.
forbird is a bird-focused DNA testing brand based in Japan.
We recommend naturally molted feathers for stress-free sampling, and use real-time PCR
to deliver clear male/female results. Available for bird owners and also for pet-related
businesses who want a low-risk outsourced workflow.
Suitable for pet shops, breeders, animal hospitals, bird facilities, schools, and testing companies. Individual bird owners can also use our service directly. If you want to offer a bird-friendly add-on service, please contact us.
Our approach
We recommend naturally molted feathers whenever possible to reduce stress and avoid unnecessary handling.
By combining our bird-specific DNA extraction protocols with Real-time PCR, we achieve highly sensitive and accurate sex identification, enabling clear and reliable interpretation beyond conventional gel electrophoresis-based methods.
Designed as an outsourced workflow: zero inventory, no laboratory setup, and no specialized staff required on the partner side.
Bird DNA sexing service
We provide bird DNA sexing in a way that can be used smoothly across different settings—from individual owners to professional operations.
For animal hospitals
Reduce time spent on sex-related consultations and focus on higher-value medical services. Feather-based testing (often owner-collected) helps minimize stress and simplifies workflows.
For pet shops
Improve sales conversations and add value at the point of sale. “Stress-free DNA sexing with naturally molted feathers” is an easy-to-explain, bird-friendly selling point.
For breeders
Use objective sex information for breeding plans and handover explanations. Feather-based sampling helps you confidently communicate that birds were not harmed during testing.
For other organizations
Bird facilities (zoos, education & training institutes), pet-related service providers, and testing companies are also welcome. Please contact us for collaboration, bulk workflows, or outsourcing arrangements.
Benefits for partners
Designed to improve customer satisfaction without increasing operational burden.
1) Less staff workload
Reduce explanations and repetitive inquiries so your team can focus on core operations.
2) Bird-friendly value proposition
“DNA sexing using naturally molted feathers” is a clear, welfare-first message that partners can confidently communicate to customers.
3) Zero inventory & no lab setup
No test kits to stock, no equipment to maintain, and no laboratory space required. All analysis is handled by forbird.
4) Differentiation & trust
Build trust as a facility that can recommend a bird-friendly option—leading to repeat use and referrals.
Partner workflow
A simple, feather-based workflow designed for partners. Zero inventory, no laboratory setup, and clear reporting.
Step 1｜Align the workflow
Contact us with your use case. We discuss submission style, reporting format, and bulk handling if needed.
Step 2｜Collect & send feathers
Recommend naturally molted feathers whenever possible. Partners simply collect samples and send them to forbird.
Step 3｜Analysis & reporting
Samples are analyzed using real-time PCR. Clear male/female results are reported by email, suitable for individual or bulk submissions.
Let’s discuss partnership
If you want a low-risk way to offer bird DNA sexing—especially a bird-friendly proposal using naturally molted feathers— please contact us. We can discuss partner workflows for pet shops, breeders, animal hospitals, and more.