Black and white paint Silkie chicken standing on grass in front of a white barn at golden hour
Berthelot's Farm & Lab
Buff and white Silkie chicken with fluffy plumage and crest standing on grass by a white barn

Berthelot's Farm & Lab

Silkie Chickens · Purposeful Breeding · Healthy Futures

Fast, accurate DNA testing for poultry breeders. Results you can trust – from breeders who understand.

OUR SERVICE

Poultry DNA Sexing

Accurate, PCR-based sex determination for poultry breeders. Know the sex of your birds at any age — from day-old chicks to adults — with over 99% accuracy.

Species We Test

Silkies, heritage breeds, game birds, ducks, geese, turkeys, guineas, quail, pheasant, and more. Not sure about your species? Just ask.

99%+ Accuracy

Our PCR-based test identifies sex-linked chromosomes (ZZ for males, ZW for females) with over 99% accuracy from a simple blood sample.

1-3 Day Turnaround

Fast results posted directly to your secure online dashboard. No waiting for snail mail — you'll get an email the moment results are ready.

Simple Collection

Easy toenail blood collection you can do at home. Follow our step-by-step guide, mail your samples, and we handle the rest.

how it works

Three Simple Steps to Results

1

Place Your Order

Create an account and submit your order online. You’ll receive a Batch ID for your samples.

2

Collect & Mail Samples

Follow our simple collection guide. Dry your samples, label them, and mail them to our lab.

3

Get Your Results

Results are uploaded to your online dashboard. Fast turnaround – no waiting for snail mail.

Ready to get started?

Create your free account and place your first order today.