DNA Testing for Poultry, Waterfowl, Ratites, and more — Fast, Accurate, Breeder-Friendly.

Whether you raise Chickens, Emus, Turkeys, Pigeons, or something more exotic, we’ve got you covered. Our lab supports DNA testing for over 2,000 bird species. We are able to do Gender, Genotype, and Disease Testing.

The Silkie Lab DNA Testing Chickens

As a trusted DNA Testing Partner for over 500 Breeders, we take great care in your samples and results. You can expect to see your results within your Portal within 72 hours (during the week) of us receiving your samples. We provide testing for Gender of 100’s of species, Genotype testing (like the Lavender Gene, Mottling Gene, etc) and Disease testing (Mareks, Infectious Coryza, M.G, etc).

We offer optional Supply Kits for DNA Collection

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Step 1

For the first step of this adventure, you simply need to place your order in our shop for whatever type of test you would like done! While doing this, you will fill out a form to provide us more details about your bird(s) you are having tested. Bird ID on the form is just how you identify your bird so we can tell it apart!

Step 2

Now that you have paid for your order, you will need to send in your samples! We do not provide shipping or send you a kit. You can purchase a kit separately if you’d like, but they are not included in your test order. All you need to do is follow the directions linked on the product your ordered and send them to us any way that you like!

*Please add your Order Number on the outside of your package*

Our shipping address is:

The Silkie Lab
740 Shaw Road,
Bailey, MI 49303

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Step 3

Now that you have sent off your sample, all you need to do is wait! We will email you once we have received your samples, and when your results have been completed! You have an Account portal where you will receive your results.

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The Silkie Lab provides DNA Testing across the globe; with customers in the U.S, the U.K, Australia, Norway, and more.

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