Color Genetics Test (Mottled vs. Piebald)
DIY Download
 
Species supported: Chickens, pigeons, ducks, and coturnix quail
 
This DNA test kit identifies whether your bird carries the wild-type (normal pigmentation), partial (spotted/mottled) or mutant (mostly or all white) gene. With this option, you will download the instructions for collection without receiving a collection kit.  If you prefer to receive a shipped kit- please click HERE for that option.
 
Color Genetics Test (Mottled v. Piebald)
 
Species supported: Chickens, pigeons, ducks, and coturnix quail
 
This DNA test kit identifies whether your bird carries the wild-type (normal pigmentation) partial mutant (mottled) or mutant (white) gene. With this option, we will send a physical collection kit to you.  If you prefer to download the collection instructions and collect without a shipped kit- please click HERE for the downloadable option.

Variants in this gene are known to cause white spotting, dominant white, or piebald feather patterns in many bird species. 

Ideal for:
Breeders working with white or spotted morphs Identifying carriers in mixed-color clutches
Genetic verification of pied, mottled, or dominant white birds 
 
Works with dried blood samples on paper or in a collection tube.  

Click HERE for the instructions for this kit. (You must be signed in to view or download files)
Click HERE for our FAQ sheet on our testing services.

Please note:  The cost for this kit includes a downloadable sample collection kit and testing on ONE bird.
If you intend to include extra samples from other birds for testing, please make sure you have prepaid for these services or included payment with the additional samples. If additionals are included without payment, this will delay testing until we can verify which sample should be tested.

Please follow all directions exactly to ensure a clean collection process with minimal risk of contamination. Samples sent with unknown substances attached or included in the sample bags may invalidate results.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask our AI chatbot- which is available 24/7, or reach out to us via email at info@affordableavian.com.
We are happy to help and a member of our team will respond promptly.