Can you sex my bird?

[emmalala]

I really don't know if paulie is a he or she! Not that is really matters but I'd be happier knowing. Paulie is a very confident bird, and loud, and from what I've seen of my father in laws female senegal, seems bigger than her. Paulies beak is also quite long. I think paulie is a he where as hubby thinks paulie is a she! any ideas?

[cml]

Why dont do a DNA-test =), I think thats the only way to be sure?

[emmalala]

no idea how you go about that?

[cml]

I think there are several services that offer it online (which means you have to pluck a feather and send it for analyzis), or you can go to a vet. I have no idea what it costs in england though, but from a quick googling I would guess around 20£ online, more if you visit a vet.

[emmalala]

eek, wouldn't like to pluck one of paulies feathers out!

[Michael]

Take blood from the nail. It's not that big a deal.

[emmalala]

oh I'm not worried about the feather taking, it's what she would do to me if I tried plucking one out

[Michael]

"Cmon baby, just give me one feather"

"How about I give you my beak in your thumb instead!"

[aisell]

Take blood from the nail. It's not that big a deal.

I'm agree that's the way, I always take blood from the nail to be sure, and don't worry it's not expensive