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sexing/feather pulling

Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 3:52 pm
by jimmyjack
ive looked at the DNAtest sites. they suggest quickly pulling a feather out. has anyone done this? im quite apprehensive about doing this. do they have to be pulled. could they not just be cut (as with wing clipping)?

suggestions?

Re: sexing/feather pulling

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 10:26 am
by Melika
They can't just be cut. Pulling a feather is quick, but it is painful. I didn't do it, I just waited until Hane grew his ring. xD

Re: sexing/feather pulling

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 3:12 pm
by jimmyjack
yeah i could imagine its painful...not something i really want to do