Sexing any bird is as simple as pulling out 2 feathers! |
1.
Prepare sample bags. |
|
Label an envelope or zip-lock plastic bag for each of the birds that are to be sexed. The label should show some form of identification e.g. Ring Number L31, Sammy, etc. |
2.
Print out the documents
|
|
|
3.
Pull Feathers |
2 feathers should be pulled from each bird. Pull firmly and quickly and place the feathers into the envelope or bag.
|
|
Please make sure feathers are pulled from the bird and not picked up from the ground.
|
You can take any feather but, as a general rule, try to make them between 5-10 cm (2-4 inches) long.
|
4.
Mail Feathers |
Post the bags/envelopes to us with the completed
Form and payment.
|
Feathers, Sample Form and payment should all be posted to us
|
A DNA sexing card will be issued for each of the birds
|
DNA
SOLUTIONS
145-157 St John Street
London EC1V 4PY
UNITED KINGDOM
|
