The IMPORTED ENGLISH Orpington Thread

[Kiniska]

Strange.

 

[Shaffer]

The explanation is given right on the bottom of the form Aveca posted.

 

[thedragonlady]

Strange.

Don't forget about the volume of flowers shipped just before Mothers' Day on May 12. There is a great liklihood of being bumped. Better to have a shipment bumped though, than to have birds arrive dead.

 

[aveca]

The dry Ice I know is cheifly carbon dioxide..would not be a comfortable ride for sure..in fact deadly..if somone didnt catch it befor birds were shipped on that plane would kill them..

 

[aveca]

Don't forget about the volume of flowers shipped just before Mothers' Day on May 12. There is a great liklihood of being bumped. Better to have a shipment bumped though, than to have birds arrive dead.

I agree, carbon dioxide dry ice = dead birds.your probably right, they were shipping flowers or something that required cooling probably often do on that route through the northeast...the thing I dont understand is what is feeder?

 

[aveca]

Im borrowing this page from BYC help people understand about the dry ice...still dont get the feeder thing.


Shipping LIVE birds the basics (ins and outs)

1. NEVER ship any bird(s) that show any signs of being sick
2. Use the proper box for the bird(s) you are shipping. Bigger is not always better as they can be tossed about inside. The same goes for being aware of the boxes weight limit.
3. NEVER ship late in the week. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday are the best days for shipping out live birds.
4. Be aware the scans may not always be up to date and accurate. The online system updates when the scan guns are plugged back into their cradles at the post office/hub
5. The USPS is only responsible for losses or damage to your bird(s) during shipping. They are not responsible for death(s) of your bird(s) if the shipping box was not damaged during transit.
6. When you ship via Express mail the PO will give you a "guaranteed" arrive by date/time. This CAN change once the box is in route due to weather conditions, dry ice cargo (deadly to birds) or unpressurised cargo plane. All of these things can cause a delay in arrival and are NOT grounds for a refund of shipping fees.
7. USPS has aps for smart phones. The one for iPhones allows you to scan the shipping bar code (or enter the DC/Tracking number) and track the box right from your phone.
8. Using USPS CLICK & SHIP (online shipping payment and label printing from home) will save you roughly 15% per box you ship. Customers appreciate this savings.

Preparing the container:​

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We recommend taping the ENTIRE underside of the box using clear packing tape. This creates a barrier so the cardboard isn't in direct contact with elements.

Pine shavings are the best choice for box bedding. It is absorbent, weighs less (than hay) and does not pose a risk of a bird being poked during transit causing an injury.
(stiff hay stalks can poke birds in the face/eyes and create issues for the new owner)

MORE is better when it comes to securing the box with zip ties. double up and make sure the box can not be "peeked" inside of along the way.​

• Feed and water the birds to be shipped PRIOR to boxing them up
• Send a text/email/ect to buyer with expected delivery date
• Check with YOUR local PO for the express mail schedule in your area. This keeps your birds from having to be in a box at 8:00 am when the express pick up isn't until 3:00 pm.
• Write the ship to address ON the box using sharpie (or similar marker) incase the label comes off
• Be sure the buyers PHONE NUMBER is written clearly on the box, shipping label so they can be notified as soon as the birds arrive at the local PO.

 

[Don Chandler]

"Orps are Orps"
-Don Chandler

Those US orps came from the UK also, just a long time ago.

 

[thedragonlady]

I called the FDA couple days ago..they said it is not them...FDA has no embargos imposed at this time....they welcome all NPIP birds shipped to NYS and the other zip codes listed in the embargo ..yet my zip appears in this embargo....There is another lady in here, if she feels like it can explain more.....it has something to do with USPS uses fedX air service for thier mail shipments and live animal shipments..it has something to do with dry ice and feeder whatever that is...YOU CAN SEE IT LISTED PAGE BOTTOM....Birds that were being shipped to me were turned around and sent back yet not long ago others were shipped without incident.. no one at fed X has given anyone a reasonable explanation yet as to what exactly that means.as you can see they stamped it but looks unreadable.

FDA told me they both need and want NPIP birds brought in to strengthen flocks in different locals if diversity cant be moved around birds sometimes become in island situation where only a handful have them become too inbred and eventually its not a good situation..fedx had no egg shipment embargo..only live birds..Husband thinks for some reason it is some sort of liabilty for FEDX and USPS or they wouldnt impose embargo..they may have had birds arrive dead at destinations and complaints ..so its not worth it for FEDX .. if they mishandle birds on route and they die , it turns to animal cuelty issues ect...Due to dry ice or feeder? I dont know

for education purposes here is the cert that was sent back with the birds...

I think they are talking about shipments needing to go onto smaller aircraft to get to the destination.

 

[chickwarden]

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This is one of my English Orps. he is 3 months old .

 

[yaya1215]

Yesterday's surprise hatch:



Clockwise from top center: chocolate, mauve, blue, black and splash




Orpington Diversity Clockwise from center top: Splash, chocolate, mauve, blue and black
(yellow dot on the chocolate and mauve is for id purposes only I thought they were black and splash at first)