How To Tell Gender Of Canary
by Anonymous
(South Africa)
Young Canaries
Tap nest box with finger, if you see some chicks with their head down and tail up that means they are a male (the females will just stare at you).
I got this info from www.avianweb.com (it is James Anagnos unique way of telling telling the gender of a canary)
*****DARREN'S COMMENTS*****
No offense intended but this sounds like just another old wives tale to me. The reason this method is "unique", and no one else uses it, is because IT DOESN'T WORK!
Try it if you like, you'll see that you'll get the gender correct about 50% of the time, which of course, my 3 year old daughter can do with her eyes closed.
Determining the gender of a baby canary chick can be challenging as they do not exhibit sexual dimorphism until they mature. However, one method is to observe the coloration of the down feathers. In some breeds, male chicks may have slightly darker down feathers compared to females, although this is not always reliable.
DNA testing is the most accurate method and can be performed through a blood sample or feather follicle. Alternatively, waiting for the bird to reach sexual maturity, typically around 6-9 months of age, will reveal gender-specific traits such as singing in males.
Thanks for your comment.
