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Expert: - 8/1/2006


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how can you sure if your lutino cockatiels male or female? whats d difference?

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Hi, Rodney.  Thanks for posting.

The 100% accurate way to tell is by having the bird DNA sexed.  See Avian Biotech on the internet for information (costs about $20).  

The easiest way to tell a male from female lutino cockatiel is to closely exam their overall coloration.  Female lutinos will have more yellow in their feather coloration, whereas a male will be white with no yellow tint or "wash."  Females tend to have more yellow coloration in/around their face, on their wings, etc.  Male tiels in general are fairly vocal, whereas females mainly just chirp.  Female tiels in general are more affectionate/loving, whereas males are more assertive.

Sometimes it's not easy to identify female versus male lutinos!

Chrys  

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I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems (although I'm NOT an avian veterinarian), nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact an avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.

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Experience: Over 20 years raising parrots and over 13 years raising pigeons. Organizations: Currently, American Racing Pigeon Union and American Federation of Aviculture. Prior member Miami Valley Bird Club, Southern Ohio Pigeon Association, National Cockatiel Society, Miami Valley Sportsman's Club, others. Publications: Monthly newsletters of bird clubs.

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I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England.

Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.

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