PRIVATE QUARANTINE EXPORTS AND SHIPMENTS

(THESE ARE ALWAYS DIRECT SHIPMENTS)

(NON-RACE RELATED)

STRICTLY FOR BIRDS DESTINED FOR ANY OF THE EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES

CURRENTLY THERE ARE TWO SEPARATE APPROVED EU IMPORT QUARANTINE FACILITIES WE CAN NOW UTILIZE

BELGIUM IMPORT FACILITY

(ONLY ACCEPTS RACING PIGEONS)

(NO PHOTO AVAILABLE)

&

 POLAND IMPORT FACILITY

(PHOTO BELOW)

(AS OF MARCH 2023)

(ACCEPTS BOTH  FANCY BREEDS AND RACING PIGEONS)

WE HAVE A NEW COLLECTION AND QUARANTINE SCHEDULED FOR EUROPE.

COLLECTION BEGINS MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 5, 2023!

PLEASE CONFIRM WITH US PRIOR TO SHIPPING ANY BIRDS TO OUR FACILITY.

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO COLLECT RACING HOMING PIGEONS FOR THIS UPCOMING QUARANTINE AND SHIPMENT FOR BELGIUM.

(Columba Livia Domestica)

FANCY BREEDS ARE ALLOWED ONLY ON OUR SHIPMENTS DIRECT TO POLAND. 

THE COST FOR OUR USA QUARANTINE AND EXPORT TO BELGIUM AND POLAND IS

$200 PER BIRD, plus any unforseen incidentals.

(Please Note: Incidentals are something we have previously absorbed in the past to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars in past shipments over the years, and we did not bill clients the differences in those costs. As the ability to ship overseas gets more difficult, challenging, and costly, due to world economic conditions, we are unfortuntely left with no choice and cannot continue absorbing these costs moving forward).

Shipments can run into many challenges that are beyond our control. Goverments can and do disagree on paperwork, and the birds can be refused entry into another country, which in turn requires birds to either be sent back to the USA and undergo mandatory import quarantine, or they can order to have all the birds euthanized in the foreign country, without compensation. If birds are not euthanized in the foreign country, this will cost on average, $16,000 to $35,000 per shipment to have them returned, if the birds leave our country and must return back to the USA. We can only have the birds returned IF there is space available at the USDA Animal Import Center. If no space is available, birds will be humanely euthanized and not returned to the USA.

Confirmed International Flights can get cancelled 1-2 hrs prior to departure, without notice, which requires the entire shipment of birds to be sent back to us, along with us being required to retest the birds, quarantine birds for another 7-14 days, pay new broker fees and freight costs all over again, which are non-refundable, schedule difficult appointments and inspections with both the Vet and The USDA, to then have new International Health Certificates issued, etc. These types of incidentals which do happen domestically, before the birds even leave the country, can cost an additional $5,000-$7,000, per shipment, as we have experienced. It also may take two separate attempts to ship the birds due to unforseen circumstances, like last minute flight cancellations, pilot strikes, immediate live animal embargoes, etc.. 

If there are any incidentals, we will simply divide the total additional shipment costs by the total number of pigeons on a given shipment. This is the fairest way to offset these costs moving forward. If you would prefer to not have your birds returned to the USA, and they are placed in these difficult circumstances overseas, due to a rejected  shipment, and you do not want to pay these additional costs below to have them returned and basically re-imported, then the very last remaining option available would be to have the birds euthanized, and not returned to the USA. An additional incidental cost will always vary based on the location and where the birds are ultimately going, and can be in the range of anywhere between $150-$300 extra per bird. 

BY HAVING US QUARANTINE AND EXPORT YOUR BIRDS, YOU ACCEPT ALL THE INHERENT RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS, FROM BEGINNING TO END.

(Minimum collection group sizes consist of +120 birds)

EFFECTIVE DATE: OCTOBER 12, 2022 

ANY ADDITIONAL IMPORT FEES/VAT FEES IMPOSED BY THE BELGIUM IMPORT QUARANTINE FACILITY AND POLAND FACILITY  WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL 80-100 EUROS PER BIRD, PLUS TRANSPORT COSTS FOR FINAL DELIVERY IN EUROPE, AFTER THEY COMPLETE THEIR MANDATORY 30 DAYS IMPORT QUARANTINE.

In an ever changing shipping environment, we always strive to stay up to date with ongoing changes that take place in the commerical live animal shipping world.

 The following birds are in fact regulated as poultry. They include the following:

• chickens
• doves
• ducks
• geese
• grouse
• guinea fowl
• partridges
• pea fowl
• pheasants
• pigeons
• quail
• swans
• turkeys

If your pet bird is listed above, it does NOT qualify for travel as a pet bird.

(Please take the time to read this important information below) 

We offer private quarantine sessions (non-race related) overseen by our USDA, beginning (Oct 15th through January 31st), when we are not servicing or performing quarantines for international races around the globe.

We require a minimum of +20 birds in a quarantine session. The individual in the importing importing country must apply for, and obtain the necessary import permit for us, before we can do any work associated with private quarantine services, for birds originating from the USA.

We recommend that you have the necessary import permit approved and issued from your country, prior to sending any birds to our export quarantine facility. This will prevent any potential delays in the process.

Please also allow for flexibility on the export dates as things always change daily with exporting and flights with the various carriers we work with.

The pricing is dependent on a host of factors, which involve vet bills, daily quarantine fees of $5.75 per bird per day, feed and supplements, vaccination costs, exam fees, mandatory necropsy and testing fees which can range anywhere between $120-$150 PER BIRD  (when necessary), ground transportation fees to DENV airport, or DFW Airport, or LAX, airline fees and freight brokerage logistics fees, shipping crates, administrative fees, quarantine fees based on 21 to 30 days, inspection fees, blood testing fees/and or PCR testing for both AI and Newcastle at the approved state lab we use ($35 per test per bird -$70 total per bird, for both tests is required) vet visits by our board certified Avian Vet, International Health Certificate Fees, and final USDA signoff approvals and endorsements.

Please Note: Flexibility is necessary with exporting live animals. If birds are delayed due to import permit circumstances, testing results delays, and we are required to keep the birds at our facility longer than the typical 30 days as a result of this, additional fees of $5.75 per bird per day as modeled after the USDA rates, will be added on for those delays. Any other avian species will have slightly different pricing, taking into account the size of the birds, breed, the quarantine environment required for special accommodations, feed, testing requirements, etc.

ALL RESERVATION, QUARANTINE, AND SERVICE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE EXPORTING PROCESS, MUST BE PAID 100% IN ADVANCE AND UPFRONT, PRIOR TO BIRDS ARRIVING TO OUR QUARANTINE FACILITY.

One person shall be responsible for making the payment.

Written acknowledgement of our "Terms and Conditions" is required.

PLEASE DO NOT SHIP ANY BIRDS TO US UNLESS YOU HAVE MADE PRIOR PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS.

THIS NEW POLICY IS PUT IN PLACE TO ENSURE THAT THE VENDORS WHO BILL US IN ADVANCE FOR THEIR SERVICES, ALSO RECEIVE THEIR PAYMENTS  IN ADVANCE FOR ALL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTIRE QUARANTINE AND EXPORTING PROCESS.

ALL EXPORT AND QUARANTINE FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

QUARANTINE AND USER FEES FOR OTHER VARIOUS AVIAN SPECIES LISTED BELOW!

MOST IMPORT COUNTRIES REQUIRE 30 DAYS PRE-EXPORT QUARANTINE FROM OUR USA SIDE!

TESTING FEE'S ARE BILLED SEPARATELY, ALONG WITH EXPORT FEE'S.

*****Special Terms and Conditions associated with Exporting/Importing & Private Quarantine Services*****

While we strive to care for your birds to the best of our ability, we are dealing with live animals, and as such, accidents and incidents with live birds can and do happen. The process of performing quarantine services as well as exporting services is highly regulated by various governmental agencies around the world.

It is acknowledged and accepted that you agree to these terms and conditions below anytime you hire us to perform quarantine and export services for your birds. You also agree to not hold us liable for any occurrences or losses that may happen while your birds are with us.

Avian Export Services and Its owner shall not be held responsible for any losses of birds due to illness, death of a bird while in quarantine, flyaways, and or birds that may accidentally escape while with us, injury of a bird of any kind, euthanasia of birds when deemed necessary by the governmental agency, delays on shipments with the airlines, or while en route during times of transportation while heading to their final destination. 

The exportation and or importation of your birds, is strictly contingent upon your full acceptance and binding agreement  to the terms and conditions set forth with our business.

*****ALL FEES AND SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH QUARANTINE FOR BOTH EXPORTING AND IMPORTING ARE NON-REFUNDABLE!*****

Credits are pro-rated on a case by case basis.

Any unforeseen circumstances will be settled by Daniel Hash, the owner.

Jurisdiction matters are to be held strictly in the State of Utah.

PLEASE NOTE: If for any reason the birds cannot be shipped or exported to their final destination as originally planned, the shipping fees and expenses associated with returning birds to their original owners are to be paid by the original owners of the birds, not Avian Export Services. Avian Export Services will offer a free future export when the need arises.