Shipping Adult Fowl

[little_grey_bantam]

How do you ship adult fowl?
I know you're suppose to get a special carrier and I have those for other animals, but I've never shipped an adult fowl...

I'm to ship a Lakenvelder rooster and hopefully I'll get out of class in time torun to the PO and ask them on how to do it (they've never shipped an adult fowl either I would think lol)

ANyone got any ideas? As well as on costs?

And thanks to everyone for trying to cheer me up yesterday! It worked!

Mainly talking and looking to the bright side always makes things better

Feel free to send cute pictures still

 

[sydney13]

i was considered buying a adult chicken through the mail until i realized i costs any were from $65 to $90

 

[SilverPhoenix]

Try sending destiny_56085 a message for advice! She sent me my adult call duck pair, and they got here just fine. I think you just have to purchase a special carrier, put shavings on the bottom and perhaps some fruit for the trip, and send them on their way Express. My ducks got here in twenty-two hours total, and they're perfectly healthy and happy!

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

Well, I just shipped 2 boxes - one to CA and another to KS the average Express shipping cost was $60. Expect to pay $12+ for each shipping box.

There is also a sticky at the top of the BST section. I will find it for you.

Here ya go:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=252070

Just as a word of advice, if you live in a small town, bring the USPS regulations with you because they will most likely have no clue what the codes are for live birds.

 

[Katy]

You also need to make sure you have the correct health papers since some states are more picky about that.. The PO usually has to call ahead the day you plan to ship to make sure there is a flight available to where the bird is going.

Here's a link where you can order shipping boxes from
http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0oGkm7GY...830dv9i/EXP=1269544006/**http://www.hm-e.net/

 

[barkersbirds]

I just came back from the local post office and was told that express shipping for an adult roo from Boston area to Pittsburgh area would take two days. Is that a safe amount of time for him to go without food and water? I thought the whole purpose of sending him express was to get him there overnight...

 

[Yayah]

Barkersbirds - I can't speak to the Express part, but I've read that folks will take a whole orange, cut a slice out of it, and put the large portion in the shipping container with the bird. Oranges offer hydration and nutrients without as much mess as other options I guess. Although I'd imagine the bird will still need a cleaning up.