Don't DNA, do this

ParrotLover2001 · Dec 23, 2016

Look it up online first, so you don't hurt the bird!
To tell your lovebird is male or female feel the pelvic bones by the base of the tail. If the two bones are close together (touching) then the bird if male. If the two bones are apart (far enough apart for an egg) then it is most likely a female. Jordan is a female.

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SilverSage · Dec 23, 2016

This CAN be a good indication, however pelvic bones vary from bird to bird, and they change a lot in young birds. I say this as an experienced breeder who has seen many birds sexed by this method and seen many of those results be wrong. DNA is still highly advisable.

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SailBoat · Dec 23, 2016

I fully agree with SilverSage's position!

In addition, a blanket statement that does not apply across the full spectrum of Parrots is problematic. With the exception of those few species of Parrots that due to 'coloration' provide clear differences between the male and females that vast majority of Parrots provide very little reliable differences between the sexes.

DNA sex testing has become very inexpensive and to a point that an Owner can collect the need sample.

In the 'Bad' Old Days, Sex Testing required Surgery! We have come a very long way in both safety and costs of determining the sex of our Parrots.

At today's very low costs, there is just no reason to guess or hope!

chris-md · Dec 23, 2016

Should I get this one sexed?

SilverSage · Dec 23, 2016

lol fortunately for you, that is an Eckie

you can tell he is male by... the shape of his tail hahaha!!

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ParrotLover2001 · Dec 23, 2016

chris-md said:
Should I get this one sexed?

No, that's a male.

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SailBoat · Dec 23, 2016

chris-md said:
Should I get this one sexed?

Oh, clearly this guy /gal must be DNA verified. Otherwise, you would just be guessing and likely get is wrong.

Parker has been way to kind to you!!!

SailBoat · Dec 23, 2016

SilverSage said:
lol fortunately for you, that is an Eckie you can tell he is male by... the shape of his tail hahaha!!

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Rolling on the Floor and Laughing Out Load!!! Eckies, have such specific tail shapes and Parker's clearly define that he is a male!

SilverSage · Dec 23, 2016

SailBoat said:
SilverSage said:

lol fortunately for you, that is an Eckie you can tell he is male by... the shape of his tail hahaha!!

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Rolling on the Floor and Laughing Out Load!!! Eckies, have such specific tail shapes and Parker's clearly define that he is a male!

Yes, but be careful, some of the eckies pluck and it can change the shape. Best get the DNA test

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Raixalotto · Dec 23, 2016

I agree with above. This method can give an indication, but is not 100%, I've seen people sex birds this way and it turn out the opposite

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