Canada Pet bird and expediting,---Canada

WES · Jun 17, 2006

Getting ready to go back to expediting and wonder if any one has experience with pet birds and Canada crossing.

Acouple of years ago was told the bird would have to be quarenteened 3 months in Canada and it would be OK to go in after that. US said they would charge a $40 fee every time I b rought the bird back to US.

Can anybody share their expierence?

Wes

(Wish there was a spell checker here)

RobA · Jun 17, 2006

>Getting ready to go back to expediting and wonder if any one
>has experience with pet birds and Canada crossing.
>
>Acouple of years ago was told the bird would have to be
>quarenteened 3 months in Canada and it would be OK to go in
>after that. US said they would charge a $40 fee every time
>I b rought the bird back to US.
>
>Can anybody share their experiance?
>
>Wes
>
> (Wish there was a spell checker here)

I don't know about returning to the US Wes; but tomorrow (Sunday) morning I'll find the link to the regulations pertaining to the importation of pets into Canada. I seem to recall that birds are in fact mentioned but it's been awhile since I read them. Sorry; I'm just on my way out but will look it up for you as soon as I can.

guest · Jun 17, 2006

I would have to say that pet bird would be more than you want to handle crossing the border each time. I know cats and dogs have to have there shots, but with the Bird Flu thing and everyone not knowing much about it I would think it would be harder each time crossing.

Drive safe

Dave Mayfield
FEDExCC/Roberts Express O/O Since 3/1/1995
C1847,C2045,D3397,D5047

RobA · Jun 17, 2006

Here is the link:

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/import/birds_usae.shtml

You will have to check with the Homeland Security Department (I imagine) about reimporting it.
I will hazard a guess and say you will likely be sent for CIFA inspection as well as Customs clearance before entering Canada. This might cause delays at the border depending on how busy the inspectors are.

WES · Jun 19, 2006

Problem solved,

Thanks, Rob & Dave, for the replies.

We found person with a love for birds, (she already has 8)who will take care of the bird while we are gone. We can pick it up when we are home.

Wes

guest · Jun 20, 2006

That's great. What kind of bird do you have.

Drive safe

Dave Mayfield
FEDExCC/Roberts Express O/O Since 3/1/1995
C1847,C2045,D3397,D5047

WES · Jun 20, 2006

Dave,

The bird is a cockatiel that I got Jacksonville FL 8 years ago. It was two weeks old and I had to had feed it EVERY 4 hours for several weeks. When I am home it is on my shoulder or knee, inside or out doors. It begins to fal for me when I drive in the driveway. Will search the house till it finds me. I keep its wings clipped. It does not talk so I am assuming it is a female

Would hate to have to give it up permanently.
We may be hitting the road as early as next week.

Wes