Homes Needed Asap

[maryjane]

Thank you very much, Renee! This didn't show up under "New Posts" today so I hadn't thought anyone responded.....I seem to miss a lot of the new posts that way! I'll have to start checking each forum for things I've missed. Teebo, let's plan on doing it next Monday or Tuesday. Can you call to see about the flight? My zip code is 95405. We can find out what day and time it is and you can plan to get them there an hour or so before, then on the plane, and I can plan on picking them up as soon as they're here. We can get the box shipped to you this weekend. I will check with my post office to make sure they receive birds. Just let me know what you find out.

[maryjane]

Okay I found the box that we need and will have it sent to you this weekend, Teebo, so I'll need your address. You can pm me with it if you want. Did you find out anything about the flights yet? Just let me know when you do. I don't know if we pay ahead of time or if I pay when they get here, but either one will work. So just let me know the flight details and we'll be on our way.

[Lovebirds]

Go by the PO if you can and pick up an Express Mail label. Fill it out before going to the PO. Make sure that you put Maryjane's phone number ON THE BOX as well as on the form. Maryjane, if you will call the PO and let them know that you will be getting a live shipment and tell them specifically to call you when the box arrives, they will and you can go to the PO right away and pick up the birds. It really depends on the PO workers and how they will handle the birds. The mailing form will guarantee delivery by either 12:00 noon or 3:00 PM. If the birds, say, show up at the PO at 7:00 AM, they are not obligated to bring those birds to you in a hurry, just by 12:00 or 3:00. I always just go get the birds when they arrive. If you can arrange that, it's best for the birds. Unless, they tell you that they will bring the birds to you when they arrive. They don't have to do that, but some PO's will. Just depends.

[TAWhatley]

Maryjane and Teebo .. the shipping fee will have to be paid when Teebo drops off the birds at the Post Office. It's actually express mail postage that you are paying. For a 4 bird box with three birds, it should be around $35.00.

Terry

[teebo]

maryjane,i pmed you with my address.so when i get the box,and shipping money the day i bring them to the p.o. about 4 pm,and then they are on there way.so confused never did this before.tina

[Flying_Pidgy]

Do u have a picture of the silver hen? I dont think ive ever seen one.

[teebo]

you can go on google and search images for silver racing pigeon.

[maryjane]

Teebo, go ahead and go to your local post office. Tell them what you would like to do (ship birds to California). Make sure they do that, and then ask them what is the next step. Pick up the shipping label that Renee mentions above and then let me know. I don't know if the post office will find the correct flight or if you need to call the airlines yourself. I know it is confusing, I've never done it either, but we can figure it out. So try to get to your post office today and then let me know what they tell you.

[TAWhatley]

If you ship via the post office express mail service, they have to determine the flights. If you were going to ship through Delta Dash, for example, you would have more choice in the matter but would also be facing a much larger shipping cost.

Terry

[Trees Gray]

Call your local branch and ask them to give you the phone number for the post office that handles the shipping of birds in your area, then you need to call that number and request the day you want to ship. They will then locate a flight and call you back with the information.

The U.S post office has a limited number of airlines that they can use, they don't have their own planes they contract it out. The post office will make the request with the airline, the airline has to approve it as well as the pilot. The pilot has the final say so.

When the word gets back to the post office that the flight has been approved they will contact you about getting the bird to them, either the same day or the next.

At the time they call you and give you the instructions on dropping off the birds, ask them for the details of the flight, where and when it leaves, if there are any stops and lay overs, and how long the flight will take.

It sounds a bit complicated, but it is not.

[teebo]

will do............

[Victor]

In larger cities, well in Omaha Nebraska anyway, the shipment arrives at the facility closest to the airport and then that facility will call you. They did with my last pigeon, Rosco. It saves another 1-2 hours from going to your local zip code facility.

[maryjane]

Thanks to everyone for their help in this. I would have no idea what to do so I really appreciate you all taking time to give advice, and Leslie for offering to help pay though I think I've got it covered. You shall all be rewarded with many pictures of the birds in their new home once they arrive.

[christina11]

Originally Posted by maryjane

Thanks to everyone for their help in this. I would have no idea what to do so I really appreciate you all taking time to give advice, and Leslie for offering to help pay though I think I've got it covered. You shall all be rewarded with many pictures of the birds in their new home once they arrive.

AWSOME!

[teebo]

i too am very thankful,with all the responses,im glad they are going to a loving and caring home.maryjane ,i have not received anything yet.....still waiting.thanks