Sales and shipping

How to reach us: Call (530) 778-3535.
Let us know how you found us. Once we receive your request, we will contact you to make arrangements. We are located in northern California and ship out of Sacramento International Airport.

Payment Options:  Payment may be made by bank wire transfer, cashier's check, or money order.

Deposits:  Most of our birds are sold/reserved while they are being hand fed. Reservations are made by making a deposit. A deposit is non-refundable and is applied toward the total purchase price.
Fertile eggs or chicks may be reserved
After a chick is 2 weeks old, you may claim it with a 25% deposit
The balance may be paid in full prior to shipment or by payments where the balance is paid in full prior to pickup or shipment
Deposits are non-refundable unless the bird is undeliverable
Birds once purchased are not returnable except under the conditions set out in the Health Guarantee

Breeder Health Guarantee:  Unless otherwise stated, all birds come with a 72-hour limited health guarantee. If your avian veterinarian performs a health examination within the allotted time period [72 hours] and discovers a problem too costly to cure, or a problem that cannot be cured, we will, at our discretion, replace the bird with one of the same kind or value, or buy the bird back. We reserve the right to obtain a second opinion at our expense.

The breeder health guarantee is valid when you have the bird examined within the allotted time (72-hours) and, in addition, notify us immediately of any changes in the birds' health. Failure to adhere to these requirements indicates you have purchased the bird "as-is", and waive any warranties of health or fitness.

Shipping Policies:  We ship weaned babies only! A weaned bird is one who can fill their own crop for a minimum of two weeks and maintain a reasonable weight, prior to going to their new home. We ship by major airlines on a live animal priority basis. The birds are transported in special facilities with the same pressure and temperature as the passenger cabin. We ship year-round, limited by severe weather conditions, or requirements specific to the airline or the receiving airport, or when it might be unsafe to ship the bird.

Airfreight charges vary from one airline to another but generally are around $60 -$160 nationwide. (The distance is not the deciding factor. It is based on the dimensional weight of the shipping crate and declared value of the birds). We ship counter to counter. We always notify the buyer with the flight number, airbill number and arrival time before shipment is made.

Health Certificates:  Health certificates may be required for certain states and/or airlines. Avian Adventures Aviary will provide these certificates for an additional charge. Carriers are typically kennel carriers reinforced to prevent accidental escape. These are yours to keep for future use. Carriers cost approximately $50 to $90 depending on individual requirements.

Veterinary Tests - Your baby bird can be examined by an avian veterinarian and have testing done, prior to shipping. The exam is an additional cost, and includes an office visit, CBC blood panel, and chlamydia and beak and feather tests. A months' prior notice is required, so results are available prior to the date of shipping.

DNA Test for Sexing - This test will be performed for an additional charge prior to shipping. A months' prior notice is required to ensure the results are available prior to the shipping date. DNA sexing fee is $50