Visual sexing theory in African Grey Parrots

[newphearo]

i want the pictures of the Visual sexing theory in African Grey Parrots for the eyes of the african grey i cann`t fnd it any were

[dw310]

here'swhat I found googling. There are pictures there: http://www.exoticpetvet.net/

 

You need to go to Avian (top of page) then scroll down on the left hand side to "Vet to Vet" there about 1/2 way down this list you will see "Visual sexing african greys".

 

For all of you either having or wishing to get a Grey might be interested in the above article. This is NOT a 100% fact, the only way to get that is DNA sexing.

[danmcq]

The only way to sex a grey is dna or surgical sexing. All those visual theories are not accurate at all.

[Toni]

I found the pics.Hope they fit.

[Toni]

Guess not

[katana600]

We had a DNA sexed male and our vet was absolutely certain his tests were mixed up based on visual sexing. He even insisted I feel "her" pelvic bones that were wide for the egg to pass. He was very sure that he was seldom wrong and we had a second DNA test and he was still a male. Our breeder also had a strong opinion before the first DNA came back but that was from three decades of experience with their one breeding pair and they guessed all three clutchmates were male and as it turned out with DNA they were.

[newphearo]

the pictures in this article that iwant :

http://www.parrotforum.net/visual-sexing-theory-in-african-grey-parrots-68.html

[danmcq]

Then I would suggest you continue your search for those photos or email the poster of the "Theory" and ask them.

 

I doubt many here have time to search for you. :-)

[lovethatgrey]

Definitely require a blood test to know the gender for sure. Anything else is just "guessing".

[Luvparrots]

Ana Grey's breeder, guessed that my grey was a female and once I got her home, I agreed. Just the way she acted. But I got a dna test before naming her!!!

[pearllyn]

Sorry, I can't help with the pictures, but I think pretty eyes mean a girl and big head means a boy! Just my own personal theory!!

[newphearo]

Sorry, I can't help with the pictures, but I think pretty eyes mean a girl and big head means a boy! Just my own personal theory!!

 

thanx alot that was nice

[pearllyn]

No probs. Don't misunderstand me though, the only way to be sure is surgical or dna test - i just think my girl has pretty eyes!

[Aly~]

I think an egg would be a definate indicator!!

[Greywings]

From observation the females are often a paler color than the males, but only the birds really know. I have friends who's birds DNA test results were male, the bird laid an egg three years later. It still has a male name. No method is perfect but DNA is your best shot unless your bird produces an egg.

[pearllyn]

No method is perfect .

 

Lol - we're pretty sure Alfie is a girl - we saw her ovaries!!

[DavidH]

Shanti's breeder ASSURED me he was a male. He was certain from looking at him. Claimed the males were larger. Turned out he was right. Confirmed by DNA testing. I'll bet he's right a good 50% of the time.

[Dave007]

Not that visual sexing doesn't work which it doesn't, but any person deciding on visual sexing would have to wait until the bird is at least 5 yrs old when everything is fully developed. Stay with the DNA tests. Visual sexing is only good when a person gives birth, sees what's there and can safely say that visually, it's a boy or a girl. Then they can have a party and the next day check out blues or pinks.

Edited April 22, 2010 by Dave007