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2006-11-09 09:59:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
Megan, the only way to tell the gender of a cockatoo is to have your avian vet do one of two things: 1. DNA testing from a blood sample or surgically check the sex of the bird. My recommendation is the DNA testing. Check out the link below.
2006-11-09 11:25:13 · answer #1 · answered by silver2sea 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Peope aren't reading the question! You specifically say cockatoo, not tiel!
I have 5 hookbills and here's what I have found: In most cases only the vet can tell you, via one of the methods mentioned earlier. I know the gender of all of my birds. HOWEVER, the bird's behavior is often a clue. My conure has bonded with me and so has my cockatoo. Both of them "assume the position" when I handle them. The female conure squats and solicits my hand to stroke her back. She shuts her eyes and shudders and I swear she's having an orgasm. The 'Too is a male and attempts to do the nasty on my hand. My friend also has a cockatoo and he has actually ejaculated on her hand. Behavior may be your first clue!
2006-11-10 11:49:08 · answer #2 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, I don't know the answer to your question, but I do know that you can go online and search "info about cockatoos" or "how to tell the gender of your cockatoo" or something like that, and you'll be able to find plenty of sites that will answer your question.
2006-11-09 18:11:54 · answer #3 · answered by YourRoomate 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When sexing pied's, barring is a very unreliable way to determine sex. A well marked pied will have all white or yellow tail feathers as well as all white or yellow wing feathers. However if they do have several gray tail feathers, after their first molt you'll know for sure the sex based on barring or the lack of barring.
Sexing cockatiels by behavior is easy and very reliable. Male cockatiels at around the age of 4 months will start to try out their courting calls. The easiest way to explain this call would be sorta like a wolf whistle. The males calls will begin to get very clear and very distinct. Females rarely try this call and even when they do, it's quite a pathetic attempt.
2006-11-09 21:27:37 · answer #4 · answered by ruthtex81105 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
most of the male cockatoo will have a brown iris but dna testing is more accurate
2006-11-13 07:34:02 · answer #5 · answered by arul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is true for cocktails only, look under their wings and if there are dots, (the dots are light colored like white) then it a male, if it is solid color then it is a female. The birds need to be at a mature age to know for sure, not baby chicks. For sure 100% take it to the vet, but the blood work is very expensive.
good luck!
2006-11-09 22:37:47 · answer #6 · answered by lizbulgarelli 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The only way to tell the difference between male and female is for surgical sexing by a veterinarian
2006-11-09 20:15:35 · answer #7 · answered by scotty lad 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
hi my name is Gracie and i know from my dad that he love birds he told me that the Iris dark brown in males, reddish brown in females. Surgical or DNA sexing generally required. i hope i helped you a little.
2006-11-10 09:12:29 · answer #8 · answered by carinapiccolina1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the females are louder and after a few years take half of the male birds stuff
2006-11-10 08:44:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋