Got my 3 10-day old chicks DNA sexed!

[My Three Chicks]

Wanted to share my experience in case anyone is thinking about it. I got 3 baby chicks 2 weeks ago and 1 of them was already giving me roo vibes. I can't have a rooster and wanted to have an action plan sooner than later. So I decided to do a DNA test using a blood sample. They can also do a DNA test with feathers but can't use baby fluff.
I was hardly able to get any blood from clippings their toenail (per the instructions) and I didn't want to cut too far. They were just fine not traumatized at all thankfully.
But fortunately it was enough to do the testing.
I mailed it off Sat, they received it Tues, and I got results today (Fri) so it's a quick turnaround (they say up to 5 business days).
There are several companies that do the bird DNA test and after researching I used:
https://dnacenter.com/testing-pets-vets/bird-dna-testing/
For about $20 it's money well spent. And 99.9% accuracy as long as you don't contaminate the samples you collect.

Fortunately and with much relief...I have all girls!

 

[BlueO]

Thanks for the post! I have been thinking about doing this. Only problem is I have A LOT of baby’s and I worry that would be too expensive. How much was it per bird?

 

[My Three Chicks]

Thanks for the post! I have been thinking about doing this. Only problem is I have A LOT of baby’s and I worry that would be too expensive. How much was it per bird?

$19 using blood sample. You don't need a special kit or anything. You could always just do it for those you are unsure about too. But yeah it could add up!

 

[HonkABC]

Do they test for egg color genes?

 

[Slothinc]

That is so awesome!! Glad you ended up with girls! I have used The Silkie Lab before (I have no affiliation with them, just had such a great experience with them!!) I think they are a little cheaper - like $15 for gender if I remember right?? She also does blue egg tests and lavender and a bunch of other things. I used her for a lavender test and the turn around was so fast! I think it’s so amazing that there are tests for some of these genes that would be so difficult to figure out!

 

[My Three Chicks]

Do they test for egg color genes?

I'm not sure but they do lots of different tests for humans and other animals too so perhaps!