Strong, Well Ventilated, and Ready To Go! Filters are already glued into place, so no need to deal with the messy process of gluing them into place.You can cable tie or tape up to four boxes side-by-side, and still be under the USPS's 108-inch rule, allowing you to ship your birds more efficiently.These boxes are well ventilated in general, and specifically on the top half and ends, so if you tape a few together your birds will still be able to get plenty of air circulation.These boxes are strong enough to hold up to eight pounds of birds, and dividers can be used, allowing shipment of multiple birds without the worry of them pecking at each other during their journey.

Dos of Shipping Live Birds DOFeed and water birds prior to shipment. Place litter or bedding in the bottom of the box to collect moisture, reduce odors, and provide a foothold. Place a source of moisture in the box with the birds. This source should be something that will hold its moisture for several days, not be able to be spilled, and be acceptable or accustomed to the birds such as sliced cucumber, apple, or orange. Do not depend solely on leafy vegetables as these will wilt and lose their moisture content very quickly. Inform the recipient of the expected delivery time so they will be able to unpack and care for the birds as quickly as possible. Check weather conditions in your area and at the destination to ensure that they will not pose a threat to your birds or cause a shipping delay. Contact your local post office for the delivery schedule that will minimize transit time and insure delivery on a business day. Write the shipping address on the box in case the shipping label comes off.

Dos of Shipping Live Birds DOFeed and water birds prior to shipment. Place litter or bedding in the bottom of the box to collect moisture, reduce odors, and provide a foothold. Place a source of moisture in the box with the birds. This source should be something that will hold its moisture for several days, not be able to be spilled, and be acceptable or accustomed to the birds such as sliced cucumber, apple, or orange. Do not depend solely on leafy vegetables as these will wilt and lose their moisture content very quickly. Inform the recipient of the expected delivery time so they will be able to unpack and care for the birds as quickly as possible. Check weather conditions in your area and at the destination to ensure that they will not pose a threat to your birds or cause a shipping delay. Contact your local post office for the delivery schedule that will minimize transit time and insure delivery on a business day. Write the shipping address on the box in case the shipping label comes off.

Don'ts of Shipping Live Birds DON'TShip birds that are injured, ill, or under unusual stress. Remove the white breathable membrane from over the ventilation holes. The membrane reduces excitability, and stress, and is REQUIRED by postal regulations. Ship birds in very hot or very cold weather conditions. Remember, the temperature inside a closed container will always be higher than the temperature outside the container. This excess heat can be injurious or fatal to birds in hot weather. This is the reason for our complicated designs. Tolerance of heat and cold varies with species, age, and time of year. If in doubt -- don't ship. Over-pack the box. Too many birds in a box can cause over-heating and stress which can be harmful or fatal. Stuffing a box full of birds to save a few bucks on shipping is not worth the risk. Ship birds over the weekend or holiday. They may become stranded!

Don'ts of Shipping Live Birds DON'TShip birds that are injured, ill, or under unusual stress. Remove the white breathable membrane from over the ventilation holes. The membrane reduces excitability, and stress, and is REQUIRED by postal regulations. Ship birds in very hot or very cold weather conditions. Remember, the temperature inside a closed container will always be higher than the temperature outside the container. This excess heat can be injurious or fatal to birds in hot weather. This is the reason for our complicated designs. Tolerance of heat and cold varies with species, age, and time of year. If in doubt -- don't ship. Over-pack the box. Too many birds in a box can cause over-heating and stress which can be harmful or fatal. Stuffing a box full of birds to save a few bucks on shipping is not worth the risk. Ship birds over the weekend or holiday. They may become stranded!