New GGC Mom

[Robin Albee]

Hi. I have Cockatiels and just purchased my first GCC. I named he/she PJ. I welcome all the advice and knowledge I can obtain.
Do you think it is necessary to DNA test if you aren't going to breed?
He has been tested for Chlamydia Psittaci. So all is good there.

 

[SandraK]

Hi and welcome to AA! ICan you post a photo of your tiel and do you know how old he/she is? Depending on feather colours and markings, some member may be able to tell you your fids sex.

 

[Cynthia & Percy]

welcome

 

[expressmailtome]

Welcome, and enjoy the site!

 

[Barbara jasko]

Not necessary to DNA test. It is helpful to know the sex of the bird if there are behavioral issues that could be explained if you knew. I have 4 parrots that over time have all been DNA but I knew before the results what sex the bird was and I was right every time. I could tell by the behaviors exhibited over time.

 

[Love My Zons]

Welcome to the Avenue! I am sure that you can have the DNA done if you want during a routine blood draw on your first year Vet visit. It's pretty cheap to have done, I did it since they already took blood it was like $25 to find out. They are wrong on my U2 and right on my Amazon.

If you see an egg, then it's a Girl! LOL That's how we found out our U2 was a Girl after they said she was a boy.

 

[sunnysmom]

Welcome!

 

[Mizzely]

welcome!

I do DNA test so I know if I have to be wary of egg laying and the associated issues that can come from it.