DNA Testing - Blue Egg Gene

DNA Testing – Blue Egg Gene

Price range: $12.00 through $1,100.00

Avian and Waterfowl DNA Testing – Blue Egg Gene

At The Silkie Lab, we provide accurate PCR testing to detect blue egg genes in poultry. These genes, located in the EDAR and SLCO1B3 regions, are responsible for the blue pigment (oocyanin) deposited in eggshells. Identifying these genes helps breeders determine if their birds carry or can pass on the trait. Our reliable testing supports your efforts to produce unique and desirable blue egg layers. You will receive one of three results, either your bird carries one copy of the gene, carries two copies, or does not carry any copies of the gene.

You will also have access to a Breeder Account and can add a photo of the bird to the certificate.

Please review the instructions on how to take the sample and mail it in here: https://pullidex.com/instructions/

Purchase options:
Discount applies after a variation is selected.

Tested in our own lab. No shipping charges, results post to your account in about 2 to 3 business days after your samples arrive.

How to collect a feather sample
  1. Pluck 3 to 5 growing feathers from the chest or back. Pull them out, do not cut them.
  2. Check that the soft quill tip is attached to each one. That tip holds the DNA, a cut feather will not work.
  3. Put each bird's feathers in their own labelled paper envelope or a small ziplock.
  4. Mail the envelopes to us in a regular stamped envelope.

Takes about a minute per bird. No vet visit, and nothing ships to you first.

*Please do not choose this option for Silkies who do not yet have real feathers. This does not work with chick down. Please use blood spots on a plain piece of white paper or an index card for silkies that aren’t old enough to have real feathers yet. 

How many?

1, 8, 25, 50, 100

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