Can live animals be shipped??

[Cassandragrenr]

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Can living animals be shipped between countries of the same continent?

 

[neo71665]

All depends on the local postal system. In the US yes but it has to be declared so.

 

[NatJ]

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Can living animals be shipped between countries of the same continent?

Sometimes yes, but it depends on the countries and the kind of animal.

Check the rules for the country they come from, and especially check the rules for the country they are going to (because most countries care more about animals come in than what animals go out.)

You might need special paperwork, or a certificate from a veterinarian, or tests to prove they are free of certain diseases, or other things like that.

 

[raingarden]

Where are you? The rules are different in every country, but none are going to let you ship live animals in and out without paperwork and permits.

 

[NanaK]

Some may also require quarantine for a period of time. That could get expensive and you have to hope the animals survives any delays.

 

[Canadian Wind]

Where are you? The rules are different in every country, but none are going to let you ship live animals in and out without paperwork and permits.

They said they're from Sweden.

But yeah, permits, vet checks, and more depending on country of origin and final destination.

 

[Cassandragrenr]

Where are you? The rules are different in every country, but none are going to let you ship live animals in and out without paperwork and permits.

Sweden!

 

[Alagirl]

you have to contact customs and agricultural departments.
I think Europe makes it easier, but there is always the possibility of bringing some diseases with them.
Right now it probably depends on Avian Flu and its presence.
In addition to quarantine, I would also add a vet check as the destination. I read a real heartbreaker, a person had done the quarantine for a new budgy, but after the introduction, their flok fell grievously ill. They lost a couple of birds and had a huge vetbill after as well.

 

[Cassandragrenr]

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Can living animals be shipped between countries of the same continent?

I want to get mandarin ducks, but I feel like eggs are riskier and I can barely find any eggs in Europe. Though I've found grown pairs of mandarin ducks in the U.K

 

[samanthaoverton]

Yup..some of my relatives are animals wouldn't mind shipping them somewhere..maybe Alaska..