Shipping Adult Silkies - Question on box

[SundownWaterfowl]

Found out I can ship birds from my local PO, so I plan to sell some adults this fall and some started birds this spring.

With adults, you can put a pair of Silkies in the New Single N.E.S.T. box from horizon, correct? Dimen. are 20" x 16" x 8" wide. It says max weight 10 pounds.
http://www.fortune3.com/Shop@Horizon/USPS_Chicken_Shippers-Single_Stall_Shippers.html

 

[ChooksChick]

You can, but they'll scarcely get to move at all while en route. I have the Economy NEST for most adult bird, and it would work great for a pair, even comes with divider.

 

[ChooksChick]

You should also look at Boxesforbirds.com

They'll ship in 3 days or less, and shipping is included in box price, whereas Horizon has a flat shipping fee that costs a lot unless you're buying in bulk.

 

[M@M@2four]

You can fit two in a box. I have shipped all over the states and many were pairs of silkies with no problems...most people get them within 24-48 hours. I live in MD and have shipped all the way to CA(on multiple occasions) and New Mexico and they made it there in less than 2 days with no problems!

 

[M@M@2four]

Meant to add, I order my Horizon boxes from here: http://poultry2.tripod.com/id3.html They seem to have the best prices!

Good luck!

 

[ChooksChick]

M@M@2four :

Meant to add, I order my Horizon boxes from here: http://poultry2.tripod.com/id3.html They seem to have the best prices!

Good luck!

Wow! Those prices are great!

I'm sold!​

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

M@M@2four :

Meant to add, I order my Horizon boxes from here: http://poultry2.tripod.com/id3.html They seem to have the best prices!

Good luck!

Yup, thats where I will be getting them from.

Thank You!

 

[M@M@2four]

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Yup, thats where I will be getting them from.

Thank You!

Yeah, I've done some serious searching for the cheapest Horizon boxes and that is the cheapest I have found them!

 

[Funky Feathers]

If you have to ship a lot of birds, you can either buy the biggest box Horizon has (I've shipped 7 birds in it) or tape several single-stall boxes together. I can fit 3-4 birds (depending on size) in the Economy NEST box.

 

[pips&peeps]

If you want to buy just one, you can get them from me for cheaper than HME. I don't have a flat shipping rate and I use USPS priority mail.

Check my auctions:

http://bidbirdauctions.com/listings/categories/index.cfm?category=960748269&from=&itemnum=0