The tip of the feather, i.e. the part that is actually being pulled from your bird, is of most importance. This is where the active cells are located. We use these cells to obtain the DNA of your bird. 2 Label each bag using the labels we have provided. Click here to order FREE collection kits.
Bird identification can be a band or microchip number, the birds name or even a cage number.
This is important so you can keep track of which sample belongs with which bird. Hold one end of the capillary tip to the end of the nail. Fill the tip with blood and place in the pre labeled vial. Screw the cap on tightly and gently shake, mixing the blood with the buffer. 3 Make sure the bird has stopped bleeding before returning it to it's cage.