sexing red faced parrot finches

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Finchy
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I think both of them have even redder faces after having those photos posted on the internet :oops:.

(Very useful, thanks :thumbup:)
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We just tried the vent sexing method. Worked on one bird. The other one needs to get a bikini wax, too many feathers so couldn't see much. Might give it a bit more time to observe any trilling (have heard it on a couple of occasions but not close enough to see which of the two was doing it!). failing that we may resort to DNA sexing.
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For those new to vent sexing, the pro-tip is to blow on the vent to part the feathers. You'll find this a damn sight more effective than trying to do it with your free hand, or you could try a bird in each hand to make comparison easier.
Just don't go getting carried away and hyperventilate. :lol:
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