Things to Know When Shipping Poultry

[Its ME]

Hello! I’m shipping poultry for the first time (3 bantam ducks) and I need some advice! I ordered a shipping box that will hold them with enough space and I was wondering if I needed to purchase insurance for them (how to do it) and also what the highest temperature I can ship them can be. Any other advice or recommendations is appreciated!

 

[R2elk]

Hello! I’m shipping poultry for the first time (3 bantam ducks) and I need some advice! I ordered a shipping box that will hold them with enough space and I was wondering if I needed to purchase insurance for them (how to do it) and also what the highest temperature I can ship them can be. Any other advice or recommendations is appreciated!

Make sure that you have the appropriate health certificates needed by the state that you are shipping them to.

 

[keesmom]

You should talk to your local PO to find out the most recent regulations regarding shipping of live poultry. Last I knew they only accepted them Mon-Wed. You may have to find out if there's a dry-ice free plane available too depending on where they are going. I would suggest you get a cost estimate as it can be very pricey.

 

[Its ME]

Make sure that you have the appropriate health certificates needed by the state that you are shipping them to.

Do I need to provide paperwork when I ship them?

 

[Percheron chick]

You must be NPIP to ship live birds.

 

[Its ME]

You must be NPIP to ship live birds.

Do I need to bring paperwork when I ship them?

 

[Acre4Me]

I would be assumed that you would need paperwork if shipping poultry. Are you NPIP?

 

[Its ME]

I would be assumed that you would need paperwork if shipping poultry. Are you NPIP?

Yes

 

[R2elk]

Do I need to bring paperwork when I ship them?

Your NPIP and any other required forms by the destination state must be included in the shipment. Not all states have the same requirements. Some states require an import permit and Avian Influenza test results.