African Grey Parrots For Sale consistently ships birds to customers worldwide.

To ensure a smooth shipping experience for your parrots, it’s essential to follow expert advice and comply with shipping regulations. This guide outlines how to minimize stress, prevent accidents, and avoid injury to the parrots during transit. It also serves as a valuable resource for anyone purchasing a parrot that requires shipping. Rest assured, we are committed to making the shipping process seamless and worry-free.

• Preparation of the Parrots

Before shipping, we prioritize the well-being of your parrot. Check our available african grey parrot for sale. While baby parrots on formula typically don’t require additional supplements, older birds may benefit from them. We enhance their resilience with stress-reducing preparations like Avitec’s AviBios or Mardel’s Ornabac™, which are powdered mixes added to their soft foods before and after shipping. These formulations contain Lactobacillus, probiotics, and low pH levels to help prevent bacterial infections caused by stress. Additionally, B-Complex vitamins are administered to help manage stress levels. We ensure that both baby and adult parrots receive these supplements. At Mega Bird Store, we only sell fully weaned parrots, guaranteeing that all our babies are ready for shipping.

• Shipping Containers and Crates

For shipping, we typically use commercial hard plastic kennel cabs, which are the standard containers. We exclusively utilize airline-approved kennels that are darkened to reduce stress during flights. However, we take it a step further by constructing robust wooden crates with ventilation holes on all four sides to enhance air circulation, especially since other cargo may be stacked around them. These crates provide greater stability, preventing the parrot from being tossed around during turbulence. The cost of these crates is included in the initial deposit, and each kennel is equipped with a perch, fresh fruits, vegetables, and parrot kibble for the journey.

• Preparation of Shipping Containers for Birds

Currently, most airlines mandate the installation of a perch, which is secured from the exterior of the container, for transporting birds. At Mega Bird Store, we ensure that the perch is positioned no higher than one inch from the bottom. This design minimizes the risk of the parrot falling or becoming trapped beneath the perch during turbulence. Additionally, we line the base of the carrier with newspaper or crumpled paper towels that are tamped down, providing the bird with a stable footing if it remains on the bottom. In cases of inclement weather or when shipping young birds, we affix a sturdy piece of cardboard halfway up the front door. For larger parrots, such as hyacinths and Black palm cockatoos, which are known to chew through various materials, we line the entire crate with hardware cloth. To reduce stress, we always transport bonded pairs separately or in distinct compartments within the crate. The bottom of the crate is filled with seeds and/or pellets, serving as both bedding and nourishment for the parrots during the journey. We also include cubes of fresh fruit, such as grapes, apples, and oranges, on the floor of the container to provide hydration throughout the flight and any layovers. It is essential to ensure there is sufficient food for the birds in case of delays lasting one or two days. Lastly, we place an additional layer of hardware cloth over the entire door of the crate to prevent unauthorized access. We also ensure that the crates are clearly labeled with “LIVE BIRDS,” a designation typically provided by the airline.

• Our Shipping Policies, Procedures, and Standards

We provide shipping services to all states and can arrange deliveries to nearly any city across the United States and internationally. The safety and comfort of the bird(s) during transit is our top priority. With years of experience in shipping, we implement all necessary precautions to ensure your new pet arrives in excellent condition. We prefer to ship directly to major cities to avoid connecting flights whenever possible. This may involve traveling a bit further to a larger airport or scheduling pickups in the evening to maintain suitable shipping temperatures during warmer months. We favor weekday shipments over weekends, as there are typically fewer travelers and many cargo terminals have reduced hours on weekends.

• We handle all flight and shipping logistics, ensuring a straightforward and secure process.

A few days prior to shipping, we coordinate flight details with our customers (weather permitting). Customers receive information regarding the airline, flight number(s), air waybill/tracking number, and expected arrival time before departure. It is advisable for customers to arrive at the airport by the anticipated flight arrival time to prevent any delays for the bird. On the day of shipment, we reach out to customers again before the bird departs. We greatly appreciate a follow-up call, text, or email to Mega Bird Store confirming the safe arrival of the bird(s). All sales are final once the birds are shipped, with no returns accepted unless there are health concerns. Customers have a 24-hour window to report any issues upon delivery, as specified in the order. Immediate inspection is crucial to verify that no damage occurred during transit and that the birds are alive upon delivery. We will either replace a deceased bird or issue a full refund for the bird, excluding shipping costs. A minimum payment of 50% is required before any bird is shipped.

• Shipping International – Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Europe, Asia, and Africa

All parrot species, with the exception of cockatiels and parakeets, are classified as threatened under the CITES Appendix II list. Due to this classification, a CITES certification is required for the international transport of parrots. Once obtained, this certification is recognized across all countries.

To export a bird internationally, it is essential to secure a CITES permit. We can facilitate the swift acquisition of this permit through our established networks. This process is typically relevant for the sale of Hyacinth Macaws and Black Palm Cockatoos, enabling us to ship our parrots abroad efficiently and without incurring additional costs.

CITES operates globally and is not directly affiliated with the USDA. Each nation has its own office responsible for processing CITES certifications. In the United States, the certification is managed by the Division of Management Authority within the Fish and Wildlife Department. For more info <<Contact us>>