One set of 4-5 freshly plucked breast feathers or 2-3 tail or wing feathers
Fallen moulting feathers, down feathers and blood feathers should be avoided. These sometimes contain insufficient DNA or can cause damage to the feather follicle when pulled out.
Blood feathers are the new feathers that can be recognised by the blue sleeve at the base of the plume.
To avoid contamination, the shaft (the end of the feather that comes out of the bird's skin) must not be touched with the hands
Blood sample
Small amounts (capillary tube) are sufficient for accurate analysis
Results
Processing time 5-7 working days
You will receive an email when your results and certificate are available on your personal portal
