The Feather Hut

Specializing in Well Socialized, Happy, Healthy Pet Birds

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If you are located too far away to visit us and pick up your bird, we have a couple options to choose from.

Delivering Birds 

If you are located too far away to visit us and pick up your bird (we are located in Milford, OH), we can arrange a place to meet you or deliver your bird to your home. We currently charge .75 cents per mile round-trip plus any tolls, etc., up to 50 miles one way. All these fees must be paid in advance.

Watch Out!

We do not ship birds through the mail, which is against Federal law (See USPS Publication 52 section 525.1). There are many people who do ship birds this way. Know it is not only illegal to ship, but you would be party to the act if you were to receive an illegal shipment. Make sure you ask in advance from others.

Shipping by Airplane

We ship using Delta’s Pet First service only.

Shipping Details

Reservations are made 7 days in advance of the planned ship date. This is the maximum advanced reservation the carriers accept. Once all the arrangements have been confirmed with the carrier, you will receive a flight information document with all the details. (We will not ship un-weaned birds*. If you are buying a baby that is still in the nursery, you can place a deposit on your bird, however the baby will not be shipped until full payment is received and the baby is weaned.)

*The exception is a baby that is on one comfort feeding a day and health guarantee does not apply.

Shipping Fees

$150.00 per carrier (sometimes depending on the species we are able to get more than one bird to a carrier, saving you on shipping).

Note: The airlines control how many animals will be allowed on any given flight. Weather conditions (typically temperatures on take-off and anticipated at landing) also control whether an animal will be allowed to board. The airlines give no guarantees whether they will accept an animal until the last minute.

Our babies are shipped in an airline industry-approved carrier that we customize depending on the type of bird, the distance or duration, and the number of birds (if a multiple delivery). We go well over the requirements to ensure there is enough food and treats to last for days - just in case there is a delay. The airlines also have instructions to contact us at certain intervals if there is a delay, and special handling instructions are included with the carrier.

In general, we charge you for the exact shipping charges, a carrier, and incidentals (fuel surcharges, etc.) Should a health certificate be required or desired, we have an avian-certified veterinarian who will perform the check and issue the health certificate. In addition, a full well-bird examination can be arranged, if you would like. These are at an additional charge to you.

Don't Forget to Call !

As excited as you are to have your baby arrive, we are just as anxious to know the arrival was on-time, safe, and without incident. A call from the airport upon pick-up is appreciated.