in aviculture
1973-2017 |
Shipping
Policies
|
Sorry, we no
longer breed birds.
*FOB means Freight On Board (i.e. airfreight
is shipped collect)
FAQs
regarding reserving a baby with us and our waiting lists please read
PLEASE NOTE! If you
want to know if live birds can be shipped to your airport, please
call the airlines servicing your airport to ask if live birds
are accepted on flights to it, thank-you. If you want to know
an approximate cost for shipping a bird, please call airlines
servicing your city's airport from Los Angeles International Airport
(LAX). We cannot quote an exact shipping amount to you in advance.
Please see below for information
about shipping to the State of Hawaii.
As of 12/21/03- we no longer
accept orders for exportation- sorry (this includes Canada).
We have been
shipping birds for over 42 years and we know how to do it properly.
We have shipped birds all over the world.
We know the best crates to use for various species and how to
provide food and moisture in transit. We use sturdy plastic crates
that are properly ventilated but not drafty. There are perches
built in on the crate's floor. Our crates
are clearly marked with colorful
"LIVE BIRD" and "UP" stickers. Crating charge
is $35.00 per crate. We provide enough food to last for several
days as a contingency in case of flight delays.
We make all
of the shipping arrangements and use direct flights if possible.
We use the best airline for the route, taking into considereation
transit time, weather, and cost factor. We check weather conditions
at the receiving end and only ship when we consider it safe to
do so.
Airfreight charge varies from one airline to another but generally
is about $95.00 to $150.00 nationwide (The distance is not the
deciding factor. It is based upon dimensional/physical weight
of the shipping crate and the declared value of the birds.) We
declare full value of the shipment on the airbill. We cannot
predict airfreight charges in advance- this is paid to the airline
at the time the shipment is received/shipped. The
consignee is always notified with the flight number(s), airbill
number, and arrival time before the shipment is made. To get the
location for pick-up at your airport, call the airline being used
for shipping and ask where the air cargo office or the counter
to counter office for that airline is located in your local airport.
(PLEASE
NOTE: We supply crates to our customers for airfreight shipping
but otherwise we
do not sell crates).
Health certificates
can be provided at extra charge ($50.00 - $75.00) for states and/or
airlines that require this.
It is the reponsibility of the purchaser to know and comply with
any local laws or regulations regarding the purchase/shipping/possession
of a bird. We cannot be held liable for any issues in this regard.
We
guarantee safe and healthy arrival on all of our shipments.
We WILL NOT SHIP if we feel that weather conditions are hazardous
for the bird.
We
only ship well-weaned babies.
We
do not ship by the U.S. Postal Service. It
is illegal to do so and even if this were legal, we do not consider
this to be safe and our birds'safety is our first consideration.
See
postal regulation 525.1, shipping parrots and most other birds
species is illegal!
For
local sales in the Greater Los Angeles area, our livestock manager
or owner makes local pick-up arrangements. There is no charge
for local delivery during normal business hours. Birds can be
picked up locally in San Pedro, CA.
Notice re: shipping into
the State of Hawaii
You must obtain an import permit from the state Department of
Agriculture, (808) 837-8092, and send us a copy of this. There
is a West Nile Permit requirement as well as the usual health
certificate requirement. This is now called the Poultry and Bird
Import Permit. Please see this page for more information: http://www.hawaiiag.org/hdoa/ai_ldc_import_birds.htm.
The bird must be boarded
at a veterinarian's office for seven days in order to meet the
West Nile Permit requirements. The cost for all of this is approximately
$250.00.
Please
let us know if you have any questions regarding our shipping policies.
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