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Horizon, along with Al Cumings and UGA, was solely responsible for the investment and 4 years of battles, finally getting the USPS to start mailing live birds back in 1989.
We also helped push FedEx to accept live birds for the USPS in late 2006 just before the USPS was about to turn it completely off, 
helping hundreds of small businesses stay in business. We remain dedicated to being your voice in mailing live birds thru the USPS.

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Which container can you use?

Pigeons
Chickens
Large Waterfowl 
Small Waterfowl
Quail
Passeriformes
(perching)
Psittacines
(hookbills)
Baby Chicks
Eggs

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Trust only a Horizon designed container
23 years of experience in keeping your birds safe, healthy, & strong while in the hands of the USPS and FedEx.
Entering our 
23rd Year 

Outside dimensions are 16" x 16" x 16" wide 
Weight empty: approx. 8 pounds
Maximum weight of container when full: 15 pounds
Inside plastic dimensions: 14" x 14" x 10"
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the Psi compartment for Psittacines

Psittacine Shipper This container is designed for hookbills or parrots. It is the only containers in the world that come equipped with a heavy-duty HPDE plastic liner and our best filter, 'Viral Shield' to help guard against airborne pathogens such as Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease, Chlamydia psittaci (the cause of psittacosis), and avian polyomavirus.

Please note: Please carefully read the USPS's Rules and Regulations for shipping live birds through USPS Express Mail. Hookbills, passeriformes, and many other others are NOT allowed to be shipped through the USPS and must only be shipped through domestic airline's air-freight.

Key Benefits

bulletthe only containers designed just for destructive parrots and hookbills
bulletthe only containers equipped with our own "Viral Shield" membrane
bulletthe only containers equipped with High Density Polyethylene 
(recyclable  1/8" thick HDPE #2) plastic liners
bulletThey have been approved by the USDA, which in turn, makes recommendations to the International Air Transport Association. Most airlines closely follow these guidelines presented by the I.A.T.A.
bulletEach contain will consist of the cardboard outside shell, containing the membrane filter. Then each will include the plastic liner that sits neatly inside, preventing any chance of escape. 
bulletThe plastic liner snaps together without the need for tools.
bulletHave your customers return them to you via a deposit, saving money by sterilizing the plastic components inside your dishwasher and re-using, Then re-order only the outer cardboard shell and membrane. 
bulletThere is an approximate 1" air-gap around 4 sides of the plastic liners. The reason for this is to facilitate air-flow, slowing down the process of heat build-up.

*** The outer carton replacement contains the 'Viral Shield' membrane filter, too. 
Just add the HDPE plastic liner, or use your own dog or cat carrier for the ultimate in protection!

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