Sexing Emu Experiment......

[kathyinmo]

Do you think this is the "bulls-eye" on the head of my male?

 

[msheets]

That's what I was thinking Kathy, but like the Sheriff I would've guessed the opposite!

How do I go about testing mine...what company do you use? Do you just mail them a "sample" or acquire a test kit from them? How much does it cost? How long does it take for results? Thanks

 

[kathyinmo]

That's what I was thinking Kathy, but like the Sheriff I would've guessed the opposite!

How do I go about testing mine...what company do you use? Do you just mail them a "sample" or acquire a test kit from them? How much does it cost? How long does it take for results? Thanks

$20. and I just sent part of the membrane attached to the paper you print out here.
I had the results in less than a week from mailing (by phone). They mail out a certificate though, too.

 

[msheets]

Thanks so much, $20 per chick?

 

[kathyinmo]

Thanks so much, $20 per chick?

Yes.

 

[yinepu]

I'm still waiting on a reply from zoogen.. I know they got my sample since they charged my credit card.. do they call you when they have your results?

 

[kathyinmo]

I'm still waiting on a reply from zoogen.. I know they got my sample since they charged my credit card.. do they call you when they have your results?

I called them. I was anxious.

 

[yinepu]

I called them. I was anxious.

ah.. ok.. I was hoping to get my account number too so I can put it on the other samples.. left a message on their voice mail.. so hopefully I hear back from them on Monday

 

[kathyinmo]

I don't know if it is of significance when sexing, but I have noticed that my female is darker in color than my my male.

 

[yinepu]

I don't know if it is of significance when sexing, but I have noticed that my female is darker in color than my my male.

I'll have to post pics of mine when i get the DNA tests back..

maybe there is a significance to it.. and maybe it's just their individual coloring.. but either way it's worth checking out