Shipping chick as cargo on a flight.

[The Breaker]

First of all im sorry for posting this if its on the wrong section, but I didnt know where else to post this. But I want to know if any one has ever shipped a chicken (or any other smaller more fragile animal) as cargo on a plane. And if so did they arrive at the destination in a good healthy condition?

The reason im asking is my girlfriend is flying back to her home in Michigan and she was going to take a smaller 4-6 week old bantam of mine with her. But they dont allow chickens for carry ons. And this is really the only way to do it.

So if you can tell me your stories or advice thatd be a big help. Thank you.

 

[keesmom]

The bigger problem at the moment is Avian Influenza. If you are in one of the affected states the movement of poultry may be restricted. Michigan is one of those states with confirmed cases. You would have to find out what their latest regulations are.

 

[The Breaker]

The bigger problem at the moment is Avian Influenza. If you are in one of the affected states the movement of poultry may be restricted. Michigan is one of those states with confirmed cases. You would have to find out what their latest regulations are.

It seems to not matter anyway. The Airline does not allow any type of poultry. Were looking into shipping using USPS.

 

[keesmom]

Yes, you can ship USPS. You need an approved shipping box (Horizon or similar) and ship Express. Small box will run $12, Express shipping will depend on distance.

You should still look into whether or not Michigan has any limitations on movement of poultry though.

Is your other half MsChickenMomma?

 

[The Breaker]

Yes, you can ship USPS. You need an approved shipping box (Horizon or similar) and ship Express. Small box will run $12, Express shipping will depend on distance.

You should still look into whether or not Michigan has any limitations on movement of poultry though.

Is your other half MsChickenMomma?

Okay, Thank you. Haha. Yes she is.

 

[keesmom]

I posted Michigan's laws for importing poultry on her thread, but I think the easiest way to go about this is to contact your state Department of Agriculture. Just call and ask your state poultry inspector how you can go about getting the proper paperwork for you to send the one pullet. Maybe your flock will need to be tested, maybe they know of a vet who can give you a certificate of inspection. But instead of guessing what needs to be done just give them a call.