Testing can be performed from blood samples or freshly plucked feathers. Blood samples are preferred as they ensure a result. We only need a very small amount of blood to perform the test.
If submitting feathers please send at least 5 medium feathers plucked from the chest or under the wing. Feather samples may have to be resubmitted if not enough cells are present for analysis. If in doubt please contact us before collecting the samples.
1 to 9 samples
10 to 49 samples
Bulk discount on
Electronic certificates
Printed certificates
Collection kits. Min. 10 kits
Beak and Feather Disease Testing
Sexing + BFD testing
1 to 9 samples
10 to 49 samples
Bulk discount on
Electronic certificates
Printed certificates
Collection kits. Minimum order of 10 kits
Beak and Feather Disease Testing
Sexing plus Beak and Feather Disease
fill the required details on the plastic bag or the blood collection card
fill the required details on the plastic bag or the blood collection card
Using the sterile needle provided, prick the bird’s toe pad, top of the nail or heal. Avoid pricking the bird near its toe joints.
Massage the toe to get the blood flowing and press against the collection card on the designated areas.
Allow the blood to dry at room temperature and place the card inside the plastic bag, one card per bag.
We only require a very small amount of blood for the test
Pull at least five feathers and place them inside the plastic bag.
Growing feathers are ideal for the test and only one or two are required
