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baby cocketiel

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Question
how can i tell if my baby cocketiel is a male or female?

Answer
Hello Roxann and thank you for your post.

There are really only two ways to tell for sure the sex of a bird.  The first way is by having a DNA test done.  It is an inexpensive test, and you'll get the results back in about a week.  The other way takes more time, but there is no cost.  You can wait and see if the bird lays eggs.  

Good luck and God Bless.
Dianna