Avian DNA sexing provides a clear laboratory result for birds whose sex cannot be reliably determined by appearance, behavior, or age alone.

Why breeders order it

The details

Unsure whether your bird is compatible? Ask Bailey’s before ordering.

Results are normally ready within 1–3 business days after the laboratory receives an acceptable sample.

Use clean hands or gloves, label every envelope before collection, and keep samples from different birds completely separate.

Can I order before entering bird details?

Yes. Purchase the number of tests you need, then add bird IDs and sample details from your portal before mailing.

What happens if a sample cannot be tested?

The laboratory can mark the individual sample as needing attention or recollection without delaying every sample in the order.

Screen for the blue egg gene to support more informed breeding decisions.

Screen for the recessive white gene and keep the result with the bird’s laboratory record.

Determine an emu’s genetic sex from an accepted feather or blood sample.