BREEDER'S CORNER

DNA SEXING INFORMATION

There are a few sexing laboratories available in Australia for sending samples to for DNA sexing:

ANIMETICS

https://www.animetics.com.au/
08 6261 9475
info@animetics.com.au
Blood & Feather Testing
Purchase Sample Kits: Yes
PO Box 8188, Hilton, WA 6163

DNA SOLUTIONS

https://dnasolutions.com.au/
1800 000 362
dna-ausnz@dnasolutions.com
Blood & Feather Testing
Purchase Sample Kits: Yes
4 Eastgate Court, Wantirna South, VIC 3152

CURTIN UNIVERSITY

08 9266 7475 or 0417 915 837
d.groth@curtin.edu.au
Blood & Feather Testing
Purchase Sample Kits: No
C/O Dr David Groth,
School of Biomedical Sciences,
Curtin University
GPO Box U1987, Perth WA 6845

CURTIN UNIVERSITY SEXING SUBMISSION FORM

AIR FREIGHT

DEPOT CONTACT POINTS AND LOCATIONS

https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/travel-info/flying-with-us/cargo/cargo-contact-list/

HOW TO BOOK ONLINE TRAVEL

Call Virgin Australia Cargo Contact Centre on 13 82 87

You will need to have the following information:

Your full name
Your mobile number
Your email address
Departing Airport and Arriving Airport
Date (you can ask for available times on that date)
Box size and total weight (box + bird/s)
Receiver's Name
Receiver's mobile number
Your credit card details for payment

AIR FREIGHT LODGMENT FORM

Download the following form and fill in AWB Number, Origin, Destination, Date and Signature.

FREIGHT BOX SIZES

Freight boxes can be purchased from the Parrot Society here.

DOMESTICATED ANIMAL ACCEPTANCE DECLARATION

PSA Product Name	Size	Weight
Extra Small Single	14cm x 21cm x 15cm	560g (+ bird/s)
Small Single	26cm x 25 x 15cm	960g (+bird/s)
Medium Single	32cm x 25cm x 15cm	1.16kg (+bird/s)
Large Single	31cm x 30cm x 21cm	TBA
Small Double	30cm x 30cm x 15cm Compartment width 15cm	1.4kg (+bird/s)
Double	43cm x 25cm x 15cm Compartment width 21cm	1.6kg (+bird/s)
Triple	65.5cm x 26cm x 15cm Compartment width 21.5cm	1.9kg (+bird/s)

HELPFUL TEMPLATES

Download the following forms to help streamline your record keeping processes.

Breeding Records Template (Editable)

Breeding Records Template (Printable)

LEG RINGS

Leg bands are important for keeping accurate records, ensuring DNA results are accurately assigned to each chick and tracking breeding lines. These can be generic numbered bands or custom printed with your initials or aviary code.

Closed bands that are placed on the leg in the nest before 2 weeks of age.

Aluminium closed bands are generally suitable for smaller birds, such as Pyrrhura conures and quakers, but we recommend ordering stainless steel for sizes 7mm/R/Size "11" and larger. The bigger the beak, the easier it is for them to clamp the band onto their leg and cause damage and injury. We do not recommend split rings as they have an increased risk of entrapment on their enclosure.

PURCHASE LEG RINGS

Leg rings can be purchased through: