I got a parrot about a few months ago and my dad named it Bob. I still don't know if my parrot is a boy or a girl. My parents couldn't tell either.
2007-01-21 06:24:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
Go to your vet and bring a tail feather. For about $15 they can test its DNA and tell you.
2007-01-21 06:31:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some parrots you can, but most are dimorphic meaning they look too similar to tell. There are two ways to sex a bird. One is called surgical sexing where the bird is taken to an avian vet,anesthetized and the vet invasively looks up the cloaca. Another way that is safer and less costly is DNA testing. It costs about 20 bucks. They need 5 plucked chest feathers or 2-3 drops of blood from a close cut toenail. Well, I hope you great luck on your quest.
2007-01-21 12:05:08 · answer #2 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what kind of parrot it is. Some breeds are very easy to look at and determine that. In general I believe that male bird are brighter in color. If you want to be certain you would have to take it to a veterinarian or a bird expert to have gender determined. They also offer DNA tests that is done by removing a feather and sending off for testing. Check with your vet.
2007-01-21 06:36:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its is very difficult to tell the difference, the best way are to look at the color( males have a bit brighter colors) or you can go to your local vet and ask for a DNA test or a surgical sex test. My bird had a surgical test and it took about 10 minutes and after that she was ready to play. The problem about the DNA test is that it takes a very long time to get the results and the vet will need to make your bird bleed. The Surgical test is very quick and is cheaper then the DNA test, the only problem is that they need to give your bird some gas to make it fall asleep. You will need to not give your bird food for a few hours but after the test you can feed it. I hope this helps.
2016-03-29 07:43:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is your bird? If you bird is 8 months or older and hasn't laid any eggs it probably is a male. Also, if it talks a lot again a sign of a male. Sometimes you can tell by coloration too, but the only "surefire" way to have it sexed is by a vert who can do a DNA blood sample.
2007-01-21 06:32:39 · answer #5 · answered by Robin B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the top of the beak were the holes for the nose is,and if its pinkish purple then its a girl, and if its blue, then its a Boy. At least thats how it is with parakeets.
2007-01-21 07:29:30 · answer #6 · answered by Jen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would need to know specifically what kind of parrot it is and it's age.
2007-01-21 06:33:52 · answer #7 · answered by MIKEnJAPAN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a blood test from a veterinarian
2007-01-21 11:22:02 · answer #8 · answered by titi6374 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to get a blood test done from the vet.
2007-01-21 06:39:33 · answer #9 · answered by ajax 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The quickest and easiest way is to DNA the bird . www.vetdna.com
2007-01-21 07:51:12 · answer #10 · answered by jackwalz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋