Pelvic bone sexing?

[Weezerj]

Took Loki into my local parrot store today for a nail clipping and wing clip. I want to get to the point of flight training but it's just too soon....

We also got weighed. 227 grams. I bought a digital scale for home a week ago, but he has determined that he will immediately fall over dead if he steps one foot on it, so I had to wait for this visit.

The store owner had me feel his pelvis bone and told me that it was way too narrow for a girl and said Loki was a boy....she was sure of it.

I've never heard of this and wanted your input....how much faith can I put in this? I do really trust the shop owner as she seems to be very up to date and doesn't give me any of the myth information you can get from some people.

 

[Weezerj]

Also, as I read more I see that the average weight is listed at ~260 grams. Should I be alarmed? I have been told he is 2 years old....should he be full weight?

 

[Allee]

I'm still laughing at Loki fearing for his life if he touches a toe to the scale.

That's a tough question. I've heard it can be done. While I wouldn't say it's a myth, I can see lots of room for error. If a person has used the method countless times and has a good track record, then I guess your chances would be better than fifty-fifty.

If it's really important to you to know, you could send a blood or feather sample to Avian Biotech or one of several other labs. The test is around 24.00 dollars, a small price to pay for accuracy if you want to be certain.

 

[Ann333]

I was about to say ^^^that. hehe

 

[RavensGryf]

I agree with Allee, and I think that 'how' good of a method that is depends a lot on the experience and accuracy of the person doing it.

 

[henpecked]

My ex was good a sexing young birds by this method. Mostly chickens, turkeys, etc. But also the baby zons. She could guess right about 8O percent of the time. Much better than i.