BIRD SHIPPING INFORMATION

If you are located too far away to visit us and pick up your bird, we have a couple options to chose from. If you are close to the Chicago Illinois area, we can arrange a place to meet you or deliver your bird to your home. We charge the business mileage rate (currently 37 1/2 cents per mile) round-trip plus tolls, etc.

We also will ship babies by airline. You can find out more about each of the airlines program's specific terms at their websites. Delta provides exemplary care to animals in their charge, and take the extra steps to make sure the babies don't get too stressed or forgotten. We do not ship birds through the mail (See USPS Publication 52 section 525.1).

Note: When shipping via airlines, they control how many animals will be allowed on any given flight. Weather conditions (typically temperatures on take-off and anticipated at landing) also control whether an animal will be allowed to board. The airlines give no guarantees whether they will accept an animal until the last minute.

In general, we charge you for the exact shipping charges and incidentals (health check, fuel surcharges, etc.). We will ship the babies in one of our approved carriers. The carrier is modified based upon the type of bird being shipped, the distance or duration, and the number of birds (if a multiple delivery). Should a health certificate be required, we have an avian-certified veterinarian who will perform the check and issue the health certificate. In addition, a full well-bird examination can be arranged, if you would like.

As excited as you are to have your baby arrive, we are just as anxious to know the arrival was on-time, safe, and without incident. A call upon delivery of the bird is appreciated.

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