Shipping crate is added to birds that cannot be shipped in a cardboard box. Some birds will chew out of the box and must be secured to prevent it from escaping. Please contact us to check if the bird you would like to have shipped requires this crate. Please note, if the bird requires the crate and you do not purchase it, we will not ship the bird. This is a requirement for the safety of some birds. (Note: only large birds require this crate. You will be notified if this crate is needed)