BABY CHICK: DNA TESTING
Breeds include: All (including bantams such as Silkies)
DNA can determine sex using feathers, two or three drops of blood or eggshells from newly hatched birds. If you do not want to wait for your chick to grow older to confirm sex, A DNA test is the only 99.9% accurate sexing method that applies to all breeds of chickens.
Some breeds, especially Silkies, are not able to be sexed by external characteristics. For those living in the city, our sexing guarantee coverage helps ensure the family doesn’t get stuck trying to home an unwanted rooster. However, for some families, the emotional connection is strong after raising the chick for 3-6 months an surrendering their beloved rooster can be avoided through chick DNA sexing. DNA testing is a larger financial investment and is typically considered for families that do not want to develop a long term bond before identifying the sex of their chicken.
When ordering a DNA sexed chick from us, it can take up to 2 weeks for results. We test multiple chicks to ensure at least 1 chick out of the testing group results in a female confirmation. Please keep in mind we do not believe in shipping live animals. Thus, our out of state families typically plan a vacation to Colorado and purchase a 2-year supply of our sprouting feed to help make the trip worth while.