Boxes to ship birds?

[amyquilt]

What type of boxes are used to ship live birds? Where can you get them??

I've seen some sellers that require you to send them a box...just curious what types and where people get them.

TIA!

 

[ticks]

I found this on eggcartons.com
http://www.eggcartons.com/product-exec/product_id/122/nm/Chick_Shipping_Box_Padding_CSB50

 

[amyquilt]

Ahhh...wonder if, instead of chicks, the same box could be used for older birds??

 

[buffrooster]

Hello, You can purchase some nice New USPS approved adult poultry shipping boxes from Horizon, the leader in live shipping containers. They measure 18"H x 18"L x 8"W 250 lb. test white cardboard. With "Live Animals" printed in bright red letters to let all handlers know that they contain precious cargo. Each box comes with a filter kit ready to glue in. Sturdy plastic handles & a water resistant interior coating make for a strong re-usable shipping box. Easy assembly instructions printed on each box. Angled sides & gabled roof move heat up & away from birds & help prevent blocking of ventilation.

Look them up on ovabid.com

Thank you!

 

[SoccerMomof7]

How much are the boxes Buffrooster?

 

[buffrooster]

$9.95 each
+ shipping

 

[amyquilt]

Thanks for the help!

 

[amyquilt]

$9.95+ shipping each....that's good.


I've seen some people add $30-50 for a box to ship a pair or trio of young birds.....ridiculous!

 

[amyquilt]

Quote:
YAY Ovabid!!! I really like the people on there!

 

[hinkjc]

I've seen some people add $30-50 for a box to ship a pair or trio of young birds.....ridiculous!

I would guess that is the cost for Express shipping. I don't think you can ship anything Express for $30 anymore, especially with the additional cost for a new box and biofilters.

Jody​