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I just got my very first African Grey. Golly she is ugly adn cute all at the same time. She/He is 8 weeks old. I want to know for sure what to call it, lol. How do i go about getting a dna test and how much do they usually cost?

Thanks, Kris

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I was going to say the same thing.:laugh: B) ;) You can also go to your Avain vet for a DNA test. I'm lucky, the pet store I work at offers DNA testing so I had mine done there.<br><br>Post edited by: BMustee, at: 2008/03/25 17:34

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ummmm, yeah.:P :whistle: Not much though.

 

If a person walked in the store with a bird they got from a breeder or other store and wanted a DNA test done we charge $30, if you buy the bird at the store or work there in my case it's only $20.

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http://www.vetdnacenter.com/avian-sexing.html

 

This is the place that I used and it was suggested to me on this site. I sent the sample of blood in and in less than a week had results emailed to me and then a few days later received the little certificate in the mail. It costs 19 bucks which is not bad at all seeing as the vet in my area was saying 300. But anyplace that anyone on here recommends is good, because everyone on here knows what they are talking about :D

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Nikko's groomer took the blood sample and sent it in for me. It cost $30, and I got the results in a week or so. Unfortunately, I don't know where she sent the test. I think it was in the Phoenix area though.

 

EDIT: I don't know if this is the place, but it's another option for you. I'll check Nikko's certificate tomorrow (she's asleep right now, and I'd be in trouble if I dug around in the bedroom for it :P).

 

http://www.petdnaservicesaz.com/Avian.html<br><br>Post edited by: spookyhurst, at: 2008/03/26 04:26

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Has anyone gotten DNA results from a feather? The one site offers blood or feather testing. I like the idea of feather better because I don't want to hurt my new baby. Any thoughts?

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I had Talon dna tested when what we thought was a HE at 1 1/2 years old. Our vet clipped her nail just a little too short, and did it that way. HE then 2 weeks later became a SHE! :blink:

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I am a big softie. I got the kit for Charlie and was to scared to pluck the feathers! If anyone would like to come and do it for me......:laugh:

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Tracy, She is the sweetest and smartest grey ever! I wouldn't trade her for the world!! Thanks!!

 

Casper, Not me......I was too chicken to try that too!!:laugh:

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Tracy I will come and pick you up and let you do it for Charlie, I would love to find out. Just dont want to hurt my baby. You know how soft I am ;)

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From my understanding you need more than one feather for testing. I believe they want like 5 or so from the chest area.

 

Elmo had the nail blood test. I know how to do it but I had the girls at my work do it for me, I don't want Elmo to associtate nail cutting with me. We use Zoogene labs and I think they are based in AZ.

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