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how to tell their sex ?

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Question
I have 2 grey peachface parrots and I would love to know their sex... Could you please tell me how to check. They have been doing the do and making a nest. Yesterday i found a broken egg in the bottom of the cage (it was unfertilized). Personally, I think they are of the same sex and are playing the game. But your help with this matter would be muchly appreciated.

Many Thanks
Cathy

Answer
The only sure way to tell their sex is to take them to the vet  and have them DNA sexed. Otherwise you can simply speculate. You have one female for sure anyways! lol :)

One thing you can do is compare when they are standing side-by-side; the female usually has a much wider stance than the male (therefore feet will be further apart), if you can see a DEFINITE difference, then that is one way to tell. But it still isn't a sure way to tell. Hope that helps somewhat.

Take care,
Sarah