EZFrag Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 So I have Clara here. She is a cute, energetic African Grey. She responds very well to her name. Turns out though, Clara ain't a she, she is actually a he. Now I'm scouring the internet to look for naming databases where I can add Clara to the males list, so that I don't look like a complete tit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Clarence is a very nice male name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZFrag Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Yea.... but actually, I think I'm going to get a second opinion. An "Expert" visually sexed her, and all the tell tale signs I see, points to female. What about DNA or Surgical sexing? Do they hurt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyparrot Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 How about naming him "Clarence" ? Then you can use "Clara" for short. :-) Steve n Misty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 If you want to know the true answer then you need to have a dna test which will require either a drop of blood or a few feathers, sex can be determined from them but visual sexing is highly inaccurate. Either method does not have to "hurt". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedawg Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I like Clarence.... if she's a boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaileysPapa Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Just a couple of drops of blood sent to Animal Genetics. Google them. Then email them and they'll send you a collection card. Have your vet do it next time you go. If you send it in, it'll cost $19.50. I've known vets to charge $40.00 for them to send it in. My vet cut his toenail a bit, it bled a tiny bit, she put the sample on the card for me, and I sent it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Yes, DNA is the only sure test. You wouldn't be the only one on here with a mis-sexed grey. That's why we have a Miss Marco and a Miss Gilbert. I'm sure there's more, I just can't think of them right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 The name Clary would work well also, these birds are full of surprises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoow Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I have no idea whether Alfie is actually a male or female. He was sold to me as a male but I'm not sure if he was ever DNA tested or if they just guessed. I never bothered to find out for sure and stuck to calling him a he! I didn't think there was actually a way to tell a grey's sex unless they were DNA tested? I didn't think there was a way to visually sex a Grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyparrot Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Misty has not been DNA tested but I know he is male. I'm sure because although he is incredibly untidy he talks a lot of sense. :rolleyes: Steve n Misty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Haaaaaa Steve! I am uncertain of Timber's gender too. He was sold to me as a male, so that is what I'll go with. If I ever see an egg, I will have to rethink that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muse Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 We run a bird rescue. I currently have an egg-laying Clyde, an egg-laying Danny, and a male Vanessa. Mistaking gender in birds is more common than you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfchck Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 We have one that came to as Harley, was not sure of the sex but changed it to Marley. This way if it turns out she is a he we can say we named him after Bob Marley. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Steve...Misty, is DEFINITELY a male, as he is very untidy, BUT, may be a female, as he makes" sense ". BACKATCHA my friend! LOL! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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