Canary (Serinus canaria)

Colour mutations

  • Satinette mutation (satinette1)
satinette1

Suitable samples

Feathers

  • 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