How to determine the sex of Corella?

Determining the sex of the domestic parrot Corella is not easy, but it is very important. Especially the need for this is for those who plan to breed parrots of this breed. Not knowing what sex a bird is, it is impossible to predict whether they will give offspring. And even if an egg is found in the cage, no one can guarantee that these are not two females. In addition, to give a feathered pet a proper nickname is possible only if you know its sexual identity. There are several ways to determine the sex of Corell.

Once the bird has reached the age of one, you can try to determine its gender by color. The color variety of Corell is quite extensive, but in nature there are mostly pale grayish individuals. Boys with such plumage can be identified by a yellow head and a tuft, females are distinguished by a lead shade and the presence of pale specks on their cheeks. The tail of an adult male darkens to black, and painting is lost on the inside of the wings. In females, the decorations are preserved and look like narrow horizontal stripes of bright color and blotches.

In nature, determining the sex of a Corella is not so difficult, which is not the case with domestic birds. So, the color of lutino, which is characterized by white color, does not allow one to determine the sex of a bird until the age of one. In more adult individuals, you can look at the tail plumage.

Popular with breeders is pearl barley. Such birds have a pearl gray color. In males, the plumage gradually becomes monotonous, and the tail acquires a black tint, as in nature. In girls after the age of one and a half, the plumage is painted in a yellowish tone. The mother-of-pearl ornament in females is preserved until the end of life.

White-faced Corellas have a white color with no pronounced spots on the cheekbones and with a complete lack of a yellowish tint. Boys have a completely snow-white color, and females are distinguished by a gray or brown tuft. Similarly, the color has and Corella Albino. In this case, females are distinguished by a light yellowish sheen and amber specks on the wings, and the males have snow-white plumage. Albino cubs are born with red eyes, which gradually acquire a juicy cherry hue.

It is black-winged, shekki, black, motley or harlequin. Corella breed females are usually larger than males, both externally and by weight, but the forehead of the boys appears wider due to the bulk of the tuft at the very base.

By the behavior of Corell can be distinguished when they reach the age of three months. At this age, the boys begin to demonstrate their vocal abilities, however, the craving for singing appears only for a couple of weeks. Further, until the age of six months, it will again be difficult to determine the sex of birds. Breeders usually mark those who have a tendency to sing at the age of three months in order to know in the future that they are male.

Next you should pay attention to the sociability of the bird. Males are usually more active than females, they like to “talk” with the owner, check various surfaces with a beak, play. The fact that Corella is a boy can be said by his strange jumps and the habit of folding wings in the form of a heart. Girls are calm, they prefer sleep and relaxation to games.

When all individuals begin to sing, the boys can be distinguished by the absence of sharp screaming roulades. It doesn't matter if the male learns special sounds or not, his voice will still be softer, more pleasant, his singing is more whistling than the voice of females, who prefer to give out more quiet and creaking sounds.

If a bird became interested in a reflection and began to spend a lot of time near a new toy, communicating with a new "acquaintance", then most likely it is a boy. An animal that quickly lost interest in its reflection is probably a feminine individual. If the cage contains two birds, and their gender is unknown, then the boy can be distinguished during his courtship. During this period, the “in love” guy will behave as follows:

• noisily clicks his beak to attract the attention of his beloved;
• walks back and forth, makes whistling sounds, keeps clicking with his beak, actively jumps, suddenly bends his head;
• shows the wings and folds them so that the heart is formed from behind.

The behavior of females during the mating season may also indicate gender. While a male skin climbs to attract the attention of his lady's heart, his partner behaves like this:

• sits on the perch, located as low as possible, raising the tail and whistling softly;
• may offer a male who has attracted attention, feed.

Some pets can be distinguished by the way of masturbation. For example, during this process, males rub their abdomen against various objects; this may be a perch or even the hand of an owner. In this case the bird climbs on the object itself or becomes in front of it. Boys do it more often than females, sometimes up to several times a day. Ladies are self-satisfied less often and usually stand in front of the object.

Also, females can be identified by their tendency to bite. In the hands of a man, they break out, curse, scream, do not like being touched. Boys are usually calmer, they normally relate to the fact that people show interest in them, try to stroke them. This does not apply to every bird, because every animal has its own temperament. Often the difference between the ladies is her manner of walking in the cage like a duck, waddling, while her friend jumps over obstacles. She practically does not know how to sing, only cries invitingly. Young guys can sit on the backs of the ladies, showing similarly early sexual interest.

Only females carry eggs, and do not be surprised if you see an egg in a cage with one pet. These eggs are not fertilized, and the chicks will not appear. But the owner now knows exactly what the parrot-girl contains. But what if the egg appeared in a cage with a few birds? You can spread all the pets in individual cells or install a video camera near the cell, and then carefully study the records and understand who is carrying the eggs.

In order not to be mistaken with the floor of the Corella, buy a bird from a trusted breeder, and not at a pet store. Breeders rarely make mistakes, and sellers of zoo departments usually do not have the skills of distinguishing the sex of parrots. By the way, breeders more often can buy healthier and more active individuals than in the pet shop.

The best way to find out the sex of a pet is to perform a DNA test, but this method will cost the owner not so cheap, around $ 15. The test may not be carried out in every city, but even if the laboratory itself is not in the village, some veterinary clinics send material to other cities, where it is examined.To pass the analysis, you need to take feathers, blood or swabs from the cloaca of a parrot. Usually 5-6 feathers or fluffs from the bird's belly are enough. It is necessary to store this material for examination no more than two days.

The veterinarian can help determine the sex of a bird. He will not give a 100% answer to the question, but it will nevertheless somewhat clarify the situation. In addition, during the consultation, the specialist will examine the feathered pet for possible diseases, advise on additional supplements and vitamins for a particular individual.

Without a DNA test it is impossible to know for sure the sex of a parrot. Some owners send photos of birds to specialists, hoping for a guaranteed result, but this way it is not possible to determine the sex. Only by comparing all the signs and observing the behavior of Corellas for a long time, one can assume which sex the birds belong to. In any case, it is recommended to purchase two birds. This will increase the likelihood of creating a pair of birds, and parrots will be more fun.

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