Label a plastic bag or envelope forevery bird. Use identification, or name. ie . Ring No.3A, Charlie-Bird, etc

Print out the Sample Form and fill in information about the birds being sexed. (Click here for high resolution version)

Pull 2 feathers from the bird with one swift motion and place them in the bag or envelope labeled for that bird.

You cannot use feathers that have been picked up off the floor.

You can pull any feathers for sexing, but try not to make them too small (ie. not less than 2cm or 1 inch). The best size is between 4 - 8 cm (2-3 inches).