Shipping live animals

Shipping live birds and bees has rules: which days birds can ship, which services they can go by, how long they can be in transit, and restrictions some states set, including during bird-flu outbreaks.

Steadfolk checks these at checkout:

• Clear, cited rules stop checkout, with the reason and a link to the source.
• Other notes are warnings. Read them and tick to go on.
• Some states need a permit or a vet certificate. The farm arranges it before shipping, and your order page lists it.

Once your order ships you get tracking by email. Check the farm’s live-arrival policy before you order, and be ready to collect the package at the post office when it arrives.

The rules shown are guidance with sources, not legal advice.