2006-10-07 14:05:38 · 5 answers · asked by cherub 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
Visual sexing is not reliable and surgical or DNA sexing is necessary
2006-10-07 15:01:29 · answer #1 · answered by Jamie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lorikeets are very hard to sex visually. The males tend to be slightly larger and have larger heads. The absolute best way is DNA testing. It's very inexpensive and can be done now from a feather. Link with information on how to do it below.
I own many lories and lorikeets.
2006-10-09 00:31:45 · answer #2 · answered by Gevera Bert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the birds while they are on a perch. The famale will stand with her legs a little further apart because of her cervix. It is not very much of a change in the stance, but it will be enough for you to see.
Other than that, without a DNA Test from an Avian Vet, if one lays eggs, it is a female.
2006-10-10 21:41:23 · answer #3 · answered by karmor_22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teach the bird to talk, and then ask it if it is a boy or a girl?
2006-10-07 14:11:32 · answer #4 · answered by jono 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe the male is more colorful than the female
2006-10-07 14:25:42 · answer #5 · answered by paopao 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋