Shipping Baby Birds Explained: CPbirds.com proven method of safely shipping baby birds to their new home.

Have you ever wondered how to acquire a baby bird if none are available locally? Surprisingly, there are methods to have a hand-fed, socialized, and friendly bird delivered to you from across the country.

Bio Secured Bird Shipping Boxes used at CPbirds.com

Many people are unaware that it's possible to safely, efficiently, cost-effectively, and quickly ship a baby bird to a new family. At CPbirds.com, we have perfected this process, having shipped baby birds to new pet owners, breeders, aviaries, sanctuaries, pet stores, and zoos for over two decades! We take pride in our method of shipping baby birds throughout the United States with only a few exceptions.

This guide will walk you through our process, helping you understand each step and easing any concerns you might have. With over 20 years of experience, we have safely delivered hundreds of birds to their new homes.

Preparing for Your New Bird

Once you've chosen your bird and completed the purchase, your journey begins. You'll need to prepare the cage, order food, get toys, and make your home safe for your new little friend. Meanwhile, we'll be busy prepping your baby for shipment. This involves several steps to ensure your baby arrives safely and securely.

Ensuring Safety

Babies must be eating on their own before we can ship them. For the safety of the baby bird, we cannot and will not ship an un-weaned baby. In case of any shipping delays, the bird must be self-sustainable, able to eat and drink on its own. An un-weaned baby would not survive transit without someone to hand-feed it. We would never put our babies in such dangerous situations.

Bio-Secured Shipping Box

Once the baby is ready, we prepare the bio-secured shipping box. This box has a filter covering the air holes to prevent bacteria from entering and to keep the baby safe from outside pollutants. It also prevents the bird from seeing things that might scare them, such as lights, planes, cars, and other potential stressors.

Inside the box, we use a non-spill water cup with a sponge to prevent water from splashing. We also add enough food to last the baby for more than three days, including spray millet for comfort during the journey.

Shipping Process

We schedule the shipping with the carrier to ensure smooth transit. Once everything is ready, we place the bird inside the bio-secured shipping box and drive them to Orlando International Airport for their journey to you.

This journey is designed to be as comfortable as possible for the baby, with all their needs covered. If your baby is shipped via the post office, you will receive a tracking number via email once the baby ships. If shipped via Delta Cargo or another carrier, you will receive the flight number or airway bill number via email.

Tracking and Delivery

The United Postal Service tracking info is for your information only. Sometimes, they do not scan the label or update the tracking. Although the delivery date might be listed as 2-3 days out, birds typically arrive overnight or the second day. Rarely does it take three days unless there is a delay. However, we guarantee that the baby will arrive alive and well, so there is no need to worry.

Once your baby arrives at the closest post office (USPS) or airport (Delta Cargo), you will receive a call with instructions on where to pick up the baby bird. Please pick it up as soon as possible, but no later than two hours from the time you receive the call.

Bringing Your Bird Home

When picking up the bird, bring your government-issued photo ID matching the name on the order for verification. Bring the bird home, carefully open the box indoors, and place the bird in the cage for the first 24 hours. Ensure the food and water are placed at the bottom of the cage so the bird can see them from anywhere in the cage.

After 24 hours, we recommend holding the baby as much as possible to start training and domestication. Enjoy your new baby bird! Love and spoil them to the max!

Thank you for purchasing a baby bird from CPbirds.com. Be sure to post a picture of your baby on social media and tag us so we can see and share your pictures!