Our avian DNA sexing service provides fast, accurate results; clearly identifying a bird as male or female.

Species Sexed

We have successfully sexed a wide variety of species but please check our species list before submission. If your species does not appear in the list we ask for additional control feathers from a known male and a known female bird to accompany the unknown feathers.

Sample Collection

For best results, label paper envelopes with the sample number, species and bird ID printed on our order form. Place 2-3 freshly plucked feathers greater than 3cm in length, from each bird into each envelope. Alternatively, blood spotted on card can be provided. Allow any blood at the tip of the feather’s calamus, or on card, to dry before placing in the envelope.

How to Order

Click here – 2025 Avian DNA Testing Order Form

Please contact us prior to sending samples from outside of New Zealand.