Species Guides

Overview Answer Parrots can carry a variety of diseases, but the most important thing to understand is that carrying a disease does not always mean a bird looks sick. Some parrots appear perfectly healthy while still harboring infections that can spread to other birds and, in rare cases, to people. Think of it like a … Preberi več

Why does DNA sexing for African Grey parrots sometimes cost more than for other parrots? As a laboratory manager who has handled thousands of avian DNA samples, I’d like to explain this question from a practical, technical, and industry perspective, rather than from marketing claims. What Do People Really Want to Know When Searching “African … Preberi več

Kako seksati ptico budgie? Budgies (also known as parakeets) are one of the most popular pet birds in the world, thanks to their vibrant personalities, bright feathers, and ability to mimic sounds. But when it comes to determining whether your budgie is male or female, things can get tricky—especially for young birds or … Preberi več

Seks pri ptici conure je lahko zmeden, še posebej, če se zanašate samo na fizične lastnosti. Tukaj vas bomo popeljali skozi tradicionalne in sodobne metode – zlasti testiranje DNK – za natančno določanje spola vaše ptice. Ne glede na to, ali ste lastnik hišnih ljubljenčkov, vzreditelj, ali ptičji navdušenec, tukaj boste našli praktične nasvete in strokovno podprte informacije. 1. What Is … Preberi več

If you’ve ever tried to determine the sex of your pigeon just by looking—trust us, you’re not alone. At SENO Bird Sexing Lab, we’ve worked with thousands of pigeon breeders, hobbyists, and researchers who struggled to reliably identify male from female pigeons using visual cues alone. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the two … Preberi več

Kako seksati goloba? Če ste že kdaj poskušali določiti spol goloba samo s pogledom nanj, verjetno ste ugotovili, da ni tako enostavno, kot se zdi. Za razliko od nekaterih živali, kjer se samci in samice vidno razlikujejo, golobi so mojstri preobleke, ko gre za spol. V tem članku, … Preberi več