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10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! Birds are up for the spooky holiday! 🎃🦅From colorful costumes to festive decorations and treats, birds love celebrating Halloween in creative and fun ways. 🐦🌽Some love costumes matching their owners for duo Halloween photos. Others want their cages decorated and perched with orange and black spider webs, pumpkins, and bats. 🦉🎃

Birds also enjoy Halloween goodies that are safe for them to eat. Small shredded pieces of vegetables like carrots and cabbage make fun bird "treats." Mealworms covered in pumpkin or spice sprinkles can be a real treat for insectivore bird species. 🐦🍊 Many parrots and talking birds get a real kick from saying "trick or treat!" and other Halloween-themed words and noises. 🦜🍬

Overall, Halloween is a fun time for birds and their human companions to bond and participate in festive activities together. Whether your feathered friend dresses up, tries some bird-safe "candy", or just chirps along to the Halloween spirit, these activities provide a unique opportunity for you to bond with your bird in a fun and engaging way. There are plenty of ways for birds to enjoy the holiday in their own creative and feather-raising ways, strengthening the bond between you and your pet. 🕊️🎃

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10/30/2024

DNA testing has revealed surprising new insights into the world of birds. iQBirdTesting is helping us uncover the unique traits and characteristics that make each bird species special through advanced genetic analysis. Some fascinating facts about birds' migratory patterns, disease resistance, life spans, parental care, feeding behaviors, and more are coming to light. Hashtags

The DNA of birds contains a record of their evolutionary past and a window into the adaptations that have helped them thrive. Comparing DNA across species reveals the traits that helped different bird lineages survive and reproduce successfully. With more data and analysis, iQBirdTesting hopes to discover how particular genes influence avian instincts like singing, nesting, and foraging. The information gained from bird DNA studies could even aid in conservation efforts by identifying species most at risk and their specific genetic vulnerabilities.
IQBirdTesting is not just a part of this revolution, but it is also exciting to contribute to this booming field of ornithological research and share our findings with the public.

10/29/2024

DNA testing is one of the most important tools for bird owners. It helps accurately identify the species and subspecies of birds so that owners can provide them with optimal care. With DNA testing, owners can gain valuable insights into the unique needs of their feathered friends.

DNA testing can help bird owners determine their birds' specific nutritional needs based on their species. Identifying the exact species through DNA can ensure that owners provide the right balance of nutrients to keep their birds healthy and happy.

DNA tests can also offer peace of mind by revealing genetic risks that some bird species may be prone to. Knowing if a bird is predisposed to any inherited conditions allows owners to monitor the bird's health closely and provide early intervention when needed. Understanding the genetic history and accurate lineage of breeding birds can help breeders produce quality offspring and build a successful breeding program, instilling a sense of confidence and security in their breeding practices.

DNA testing provides valuable insights that can transform how bird owners care for and interact with their feathered companions.

10/28/2024

Birds make excellent pets and companions for those willing to devote the time and effort to their care.

The most common bird species kept as pets include parakeets, budgies, cockatiels, and finches. Parakeets are small, colorful, friendly birds that are easy to care for. They require a large cage, a varied diet of seeds, pellets, fruits, and vegetables, and plenty of interaction with their owners. Budgies or budgerigars are another popular small bird species known for their friendly nature and ability to mimic human speech.

They need similar care to parakeets. Cockatiels are larger birds in the parrot family that are sweet-natured and entertaining. They need a large cage, plenty of stimulation, and a diet high in vegetables and pellets. Finches are seed-eating songbirds prized for their beautiful colors and melodic songs. However, they are fragile and need a specialized diet and habitat. These common bird species can thrive and provide years of joy and companionship with proper supplies, housing, diet, and attention.

10/26/2024

It's not just a matter of comfort, but a question of health. Environmental conditions play a vital role in the well-being and health of our bird companions. # environmentaltesting # birdhealth

As a bird owner, you play a crucial role in maintaining the optimal environmental conditions for your feathered friends. Regular environmental testing of the temperature, humidity, air quality, lighting, and noise levels in the surrounding environment can help you make necessary adjustments, ensuring your bird's ability to thrive in their habitat.

Air quality testing can uncover dangerous toxins, chemicals, or particles that may irritate a bird's delicate respiratory system. Natural and artificial light sources should be monitored to provide the appropriate light for different times of day.

Taking the time to properly evaluate and test the various elements of our birds' living environment helps ensure we provide the healthiest, safest habitat for them to thrive. Regular check-ups and adjustments when needed show our feathered friends how much we value their comfort and happiness.

10/25/2024

Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD)

Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD)🦜 is a fatal circovirus infection🌡️ that impacts parrots🦜🦜. The virus attacks🦹‍♂️ rapidly dividing cells🧬 like those found in feathers💇‍♀️, beaks👄 and claws🐾.

Affected parrots🦜 experience feather abnormalities🤷‍♀️ like twisting and deformation🤦‍♂️, scaly skin🌵, diarrhea💩 and weight loss🏋️‍♀️. The condition is not reversible🙅‍♂️ and typically results in death☠️ within months to a few years📆.

While PBFD 🦠can impact parrots🦜 of all ages💂‍♀️, young chicks🐤 and juveniles🧒 are most at risk🆘. Transmission occurs through contact💑 with infected birds🐦, their feathers🪶, and droppings💩. Thankfully🙏, vaccines🍼 and strict biosecurity protocols👮‍♂️ can help control❌ the spread of PBFD🦜.

10/24/2024

Keeping your bird healthy requires proper care and a healthy environment. Follow these tips for a happy and healthy feathered friend:

Feed your bird a high quality and nutritious diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Provide clean, fresh water daily in the bird's bowl. Birds rely on water for hydration and to keep their feathers in good condition.
Make sure the cage and perches are cleaned regularly to remove waste and bacteria. Aim to clean at least once a week.
Provide enrichment toys and activities to keep your bird mentally stimulated. Rotate toys regularly to keep things interesting.
Take your bird out of the cage for exercise and socializing. Spend at least 30 minutes daily interacting and playing with your feathered friend. 🐦
Watch for signs of illness like weight loss, lethargy, eye or nose discharge, and less vocalization. Take your bird to an avian vet for diagnosis and treatment. 🙏
With the proper care routine, a balanced diet, and mental stimulation, you can ensure your bird lives a long, happy, and healthy life with you. Happy birdkeeping! 🐦💚

10/23/2024

Psittacosis (MOMP) DISEASE IN BIRDS

Psittacosis Disease, or Parrot Fever, is a lung infection caused by Chlamydophila psittaci bacteria in birds like parrots, macaws, parakeets, and budgerigars.

Symptoms of Psittacosis in birds include respiratory distress, labored breathing, conjunctivitis, loss of appetite, weight loss, and ruffled feathers. The infection can spread to humans from sick birds through the air, as people breathe contaminated dust and dander around infected birds.

If you notice any symptoms of Psittacosis in your pet bird, take it to an avian vet as soon as possible for proper diagnosis and treatment. The vet will test samples of the bird's droppings, blood, or respiratory secretions for the presence of the bacteria.🦜🐦

Complete recovery depends upon early diagnosis. Proper sanitation and disinfection of bird cages and surroundings, along with isolation of infected birds, is vital to prevent the spread of the disease.🦜🐤

Most infected birds show improvement in a few weeks with proper care and a healthy diet rich in nutrients. Ensure you wash your hands thoroughly after handling your pet bird to avoid the risk of infection.🐦🕊

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10/22/2024

Female and male birds have different characteristics and needs. Here are 15 reasons why knowing your pet bird's gender is essential:

♥️ Hormonal behavior. Male and female birds exhibit different hormonal behaviors. Females lay eggs, while males become territorial and aggressive during breeding. Understanding these behaviors helps you provide the proper care.

♥️ Dietary needs. The diets of male and female birds differ. Females need more calcium when producing eggs, while males need more protein. Feeding the proper diet ensures good health.

♥️ Life expectancy. The average life spans of male and female birds are often different. Knowing your bird's gender helps you estimate their lifespan.

♥️ Compatibility. Male and female birds may prefer same-s*x or opposite-s*x companionship. Knowing your bird's gender helps you pair them with a compatible companion.

♥️ Health concerns. Male and female birds face different health risks. Females can develop egg-binding issues, while males are prone to hormonally driven illnesses.

♥️ Tail length. The tails of male and female birds of the same species often differ in length. Measuring tail length can help determine gender.

♥️ Plumage. The feathers and coloring of male and female birds often differ, especially during breeding season. Noticing these differences can reveal gender.

♥️ Behavior. Males and females often exhibit different behaviors. Females incubate eggs while males competitively sing. Behavior can indicate gender.

♥️ Body size. Male and female birds of the same species are sometimes of different sizes. Females tend to be more significant to support egg-laying. Size can suggest gender.

10/21/2024

TEST YOUR BIRDS FOR COMMON DISEASES

Keeping your feathered friends healthy starts with regular testing. Early detection of common bird illnesses can help stop sickness before it spreads. Regular testing helps monitor:

Bird s*xing with blood
Psittacosis (MOMP)
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD)
Avian Polyomavirus (APV)
Avium Bordetella (BAL)
Pacheco’s Disease (PDV)
PDD
Make testing and preventative care part of your bird's routine. 🐦🦜🕊

Order your tests with us, even when symptoms seem absent. 🪶🪱🪲 We recommend blood tests at every three months. But sooner if you notice:

Weight loss Lethargy Abnormal droppings Feather issues Eye or nose discharge
Your birds count on you to observe any changes that could signal trouble. So have that testing done to catch any illnesses early and ensure the healthiest lives possible for your feathery friends!

https://orders.iqbirdtesting.com/order-bird-dna-test/

10/18/2024

DNA Sexing with Feathers Sample
Feather DNA testing takes the hassle out of identifying the gender of your feathered friends. With a simple feather sample and an affordable $17.99 price tag, you can quickly and easily determine the s*x of birds! 🐦🧬💰

Feather DNA testing is a simple and safe process. You must pluck a few feathers from the bird's vent area and place them in a ziplock bag or tape them to the provided sample form. The feathers should be unlabeled, so avoid touching the tips.

Once you have collected the feather samples, fill out the provided sample forms with the correct bird ID to match the tested bird. Then, package the samples and forms together and send them in for testing. In a few short days, an expert laboratory analysis will reveal the DNA gender of your feathered friends!🧫

This innovative testing provides valuable information to help with the care, housing, and breeding of your birds. You'll gain insight into temperament differences and health risks between male and female species. The results can also help optimize flock dynamics and match compatible feathered companions.🕊🐤

So don't wait; order your feather DNA testing kit today! The quick and easy process, combined with accurate results, will transform how you care for your precious feathered companions.

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10/17/2024

BIRD DNA s*xing with blood samples is made easy and affordable at just $15.99 per specimen.

Collect the blood sample on a piece of plain white paper, one of our sample forms, or one of our sample cards.

Ensure that eachsample iss correctly identified and labeled with the bird's species, name 🐦, address, email, and phone number. Let the samples dry before placing each one in a separate ziplock bag to avoid cross-contamination❌.

Then, place all samples together in an envelope 📮 and ship them to us. Our experts will conduct DNA analysis💻 to determine the s*x of your birds within days😊.

Affordable✅ bird DNA testing is now made simple and easy!

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10/16/2024

Lavender chickens are known for their distinctive color and beauty.

They spread happiness and joy just by their mere presence! Lavender chickens have a special place in the hearts of chicken breeders. Their lovely lavender or self-blue color makes them stand out from the crowd on a farm. By conducting lavender tests, chicken breeders can identify which chickens carry the lavender gene and thus either produce more of these lovely birds or avoid breeding them according to their requirements. The lavender color is a result of a relatively new mutation, and breeding lavender chickens helps increase the genetic diversity of a flock.

Lavender testing helps breeders manage this recessive trait and effectively produce lavender-colored offspring. The beauty and joy these chickens spread with their unique colorful feathers make all the effort worthwhile!

https://iqbirdtesting.com/chickenbreeders

10/15/2024

Recessive White Gene In Chickens
The recessive white gene in chickens results in an exciting change in feather color. Chickens with this gene have white plumage instead of the typical colors in most chicken breeds. While the feathers are white, the eyes remain their standard pigmented color.

This gene leads to an alteration in the tyrosine gene which is responsible for feather pigmentation. Genetic testing can identify chickens with the recessive white gene and whether they carry one or two copies of the gene. Chickens can be homozygous colored with no copies of the gene, heterozygous with one copy, or homozygous recessive white with two copies.
The emergence of completely white chickens with the recessive white gene has sparked a wave of interest among chicken breeders seeking to diversify their flocks. While the absence of pigmentation may render these chickens more susceptible to UV damage, the prospect of breeding chickens with the recessive white gene opens up a world of unique and beautiful feather colors, inspiring breeders to explore new possibilities.

https://iqbirdtesting.com/whitegene

10/14/2024

10/14/2024

THANK YOU, Mary Lavook!!!

Exciting achievement—IQBirdTesting.com was able to finalize the fibro test! I sent them a variety of samples from Ayam Cemani and Silkies. They asked for the different single and double-copy samples to see how accurate the testing was. The technicians were able to use blood or eggshells. Feathers were not able to be used for accuracy with this testing.

This opens up new ways to set up your breeder matches and add to the conversation about how relevant internal black traits are if both parents are proven 2 copy birds.

Breakdown of those Ayam Cemani that tested:

AC: 3 single copy, 7 double copy

Eggshells: 3 single copy, 1 double copy

2 unconfirmed tests from feathers.

- FM/N: Heterozygous. One copy of the FM allele has been detected

- FM/FM: Homozygous . Two copies of the FM allele have been detected

- N/N: No trace of the FM allele was detected

I sent in four Eggshells with black linings. I wanted to test the theory that the darker lining meant higher FM. This was not the case. Three of the four turned out to be single copies. The shells were three different colors, so I narrowed down who the hen was who laid the double-copy egg.

The most exciting news for me is that 3 of the 4 frizzles in my line are 2 copy birds. The 2 copy genetics are achieved through selective breeding.
This new test is designed to determine the presence and number of copies of the FM allele associated with dermal hyperpigmentation or Fibromelanosis (FM) in chickens.

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10/12/2024

Ultra Express 24h DNA Blood Sexing. You can receive fast and reliable bird s*xing results in just 24 hours!



Pricing:
• $22.99/test (individual)
• $21.99/test (pack of 25 samples)
• $20.99/test (pack of 50 samples)
Shipping:
• $35.00 for FedEx Overnight Envelope
• Additional $5.00 if FedEx pick-up is requested

https://orders.iqbirdtesting.com/product/dna-blood-s*xing-express/

• Email: [email protected]

• Facebook Messenger: IQ Birdtesting page
We look forward to providing you with this fast and reliable service!

Best regards,
The IQ Birdtesting Team

10/10/2024

NEW TEST FOR AYAM CEMANI CHICKENS

The profound black pigmentation and hyperpigmentation observed in breeds like Silkie, Svarthöna, and Ayam Cemani chickens are attributed to the Fibromelanosis (FM) allele, a key factor in chicken breeding. This groundbreaking test by iQBirdTesting reveals that the FM mutation influences the EDN3 gene expression. The result? A surge in melanin production and a darker skin color.


The FM mutation is dominant, so birds with just one copy of the FM allele will express the black phenotype, though the intensity varies. Birds with two copies tend to exhibit more extensive pigmentation. However, expression can be inconsistent even in birds with one copy due to somatic mosaicism.

This test is designed to detect the presence and number of FM allele copies in chickens.

- N/N: No FM allele detected
- FM/N: Heterozygous. One FM allele copy detected
- FM/FM: Homozygous. Two FM allele copies were detected
- IR: Inconclusive results

This test is a game-changer for breeders striving to cultivate pure black lines. With pricing starting at $90 per test and attractive discounts for bulk orders, it's a cost-effective solution. The sample collection process is straightforward and detailed in a video on their website, offering breeders a promising tool to enhance their breeding outcomes.

https://iqbirdtesting.com/fibromelanosis

10/07/2024

Fibromelanosis (FM) Test

his test is designed to determine the presence and number of copies of the FM allele associated with dermal hyperpigmentation or Fibromelanosis (FM) in chickens. FM is a unique pigmentation phenotype, primarily seen in the Silkie, Svarthöna, and Ayam Cemani chicken breeds, where it causes extensive black pigmentation of the skin and internal tissues. This pigmentation results from an inverted duplication of genomic regions on Gallus Gallus autosome 20, leading to increased endothelin 3 (EDN3) gene expression, a key regulator of melanoblast and melanocyte proliferation.

The FM mutation is dominant, so only one copy of the FM allele is needed to express the black phenotype. However, the intensity of pigmentation can vary depending on the number of copies of the allele. Birds with two copies typically exhibit more extensive pigmentation, but expression can vary even in birds with only one copy.

- N/N: No trace of the FM allele was detected
- FM/N: Heterozygous. One copy of the FM allele has been detected
- FM/FM: Homozygous . Two copies of the FM allele have been detected
- IR: Inconclusive results. Although FM allele has been detected we cannot conclude if it a Homozygous (2 copies) or Heterozygous (1 copy). And this is due to the nature of the inverted duplication, where there is a potential for somatic mosaicism to occur as a result of duplication-deletion events. This means that within a single individual, some cells might lose the duplicated region, leading to a mosaic pigmentation pattern.

This test is particularly useful for breeders aiming to develop pure black lines, as it helps them better understand the relationship between the FM genotype and the resulting phenotypes.

Pricing
- Test price: $90.00 per test
- Discounted packages:
- 10 tests: $85.00 per test
- 25 tests: $80.00 per test

How to collect your sample:

https://youtu.be/XhGExxyy2rQ

https://iqbirdtesting.com/fibromelanosis

10/07/2024

Dear Valued Customer,

We are excited to announce a new service at IQ Birdtesting: Ultra Express 24h DNA Blood Sexing. You can receive fast and reliable bird s*xing results in just 24 hours!

Pricing:
• $22.99/test (individual)
• $21.99/test (pack of 25 samples)
• $20.99/test (pack of 50 samples)

Shipping:
• $35.00 for FedEx Overnight Envelope
• Additional $5.00 if FedEx pick-up is requested

What is DNA Sexing?

DNA s*xing is a molecular test used to determine the s*x of birds, especially when visual identification is difficult. This fast and accurate test requires only a small blood sample, minimizing the bird's stress.

Key Details:

• Sample Type: Only dry blood samples (1-2 drops) on a printable sample form.
• Turnaround Time: Results within 24 hours of sample receipt at our lab. Samples received on Fridays will have results available the following Monday.

• Shipping Process: Samples can only be sent via our FedEx Overnight prepaid service.

• Results Access: Results will be emailed within 24 hours of samples being received in our lab and accessible through your account on the IQ Birdtesting website.
This new service offers an efficient, non-invasive way to determine the s*x of your birds with quick results and easy online access.

How to Collect Samples:
Check out our instructional videos on our website for step-by-step guidance on sample collection.

https://iqbirdtesting.com/collectsamples

For any inquiries, feel free to contact us via:

• Email: [email protected]

• Text: +1 (786) 418-1245

• Facebook Messenger: IQ Birdtesting page

We look forward to providing you with this fast and reliable service!

Best regards,
The IQ Birdtesting Team