The following live, day–old animals are acceptable for mailing when properly packaged: chickens, ducks, emus, geese, guinea birds, partridges, pheasants (only during April through August), quail, and turkeys. The other types of poultry are not acceptable. For more information, please see our FAQs.
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Can you ship live fish with UPS?
Live animals will only be accepted for transportation when shipped by any UPS service that guarantees delivery the next day. On Fridays and before a holiday in the origin country, shipments must not be offered to the shipping company.
How do fish get shipped in the mail?
Air freight has been used in the fish trade for many years. Egg, fry and fingerlings are shipped by air freight in boxes. Air freight is an efficient way to transport fish from one place to another. However, it is not without its challenges.
Air freight has its own unique set of challenges that must be addressed to ensure the safety and health of the fish and the environment. This article will discuss some of these challenges and how to overcome them.
How long can fish survive being shipped?
Well-packaged fish can survive 2-3 days in a bag without any problems. The water may be cold and dirty, but the metabolism of the fish has slowed down because of the bad conditions in the bag.
If you want to keep your fish for a longer period of time, it is recommended that you keep them in an aquarium with a temperature of at least 70°F (21°C) and an oxygen level of about 10-15% (0.5-1.0%). The fish should be fed a high-quality diet of live and frozen foods.
They should also be provided with plenty of fresh water and fresh air.
Does FedEx ship live fish?
A. FedEx Express does not accept live-animal shipments as part of its regular-scheduled service and does not transport household pets such as dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, fish, reptiles, or amphibians. For more information, please visit www.FedEx.com.
How much does it cost to mail live animals?
The Live Animal transportation fee is charged per pound of live animals. This fee does not include the cost of transporting the animals to and from the facility. For more information, please visit our website at www.liveanimaltransportation.com.
How much is it to ship a live animal?
The average cost to ship an animal is $2.00 per mile for shorter distance transport and $1.30 for longer distance transport.
