Laura's Birds 0 Posted January 12, 2015 Member ID: 8,027 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 10 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 49 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 345 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 15/12/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 1, 2016 Birthday: 30/12/1991 Share Posted January 12, 2015 So in the next twelve months (unless something intervenes) I plan to move from Sydney to Tasmania. I have a dog, two cockatiels and nine budgies at present. I've looked at the ferry from Melbourne and it caters to dogs with transport cages so that's great but I don't know about the transport for the birds. Taking them with me for the drive feels right as I'm right there, but if flying would be not only faster but less stress I could arrange to have them brought across that way I think. Just not sure what to do. Does anyone have any experience? Link to comment
Drogo 0 Posted February 3, 2015 Member ID: 7,323 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 5 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 104 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 570 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/06/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 13, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I moved house from Vic to Tas with a flock of canaries. The Spirit of Tasmania does take birds but you will need to apply for an import permit from the DPIWE. The permit is free but it takes time to organise. I flew my birds with Qantas freight from Melbourne because it was faster. Link to comment
Laura's Birds 0 Posted February 3, 2015 Member ID: 8,027 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 10 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 49 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 345 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 15/12/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 1, 2016 Birthday: 30/12/1991 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Did they come out unscathed on the other end? Link to comment
Drogo 0 Posted February 4, 2015 Member ID: 7,323 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 5 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 104 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 570 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/06/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 13, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2015 No problems. The main thing with freighting birds is to build good solid transport boxes and to always use direct flights. Link to comment
Laura's Birds 0 Posted February 5, 2015 Member ID: 8,027 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 10 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 49 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 345 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 15/12/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 1, 2016 Birthday: 30/12/1991 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 okay. So what did you do? Catch the same flight? Or have someone else load them up while you meet them on the other side? Link to comment
Drogo 0 Posted February 5, 2015 Member ID: 7,323 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 5 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 104 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 570 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/06/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 13, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I caught the same flight. There was a half hour or so wait for the birds to clear customs at Qantas Frieght (the building labeled Australian Air Express) but that will probably be a bit faster if you are flying on a weekday. Why are you moving to Tasmania? Link to comment
Laura's Birds 0 Posted February 7, 2015 Member ID: 8,027 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 10 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 49 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 345 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 15/12/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 1, 2016 Birthday: 30/12/1991 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 I'm looking to get out of Sydney and very much want a colder climate tree-change. As I'm studying nursing I figure I'll be able to find work in Tassie too so that should work out really well. My Border Collie will love me for all the extra space, I have a few friends who live in Launceston, and it overall just appeals to me. Once I'm done with my current qualification I'm going to save for a while and then take the plunge, but of course my biggest concerns are getting my pets down safely. Link to comment
Drogo 0 Posted February 8, 2015 Member ID: 7,323 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 5 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 104 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 570 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/06/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 13, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2015 The weather is pretty great here, bright and sunny in summer but without 40C plus days. Everything should be fine, just make sure you apply for an import permit with the DPIWE. Link to comment
Laura's Birds 0 Posted February 9, 2015 Member ID: 8,027 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 10 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 49 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 345 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 15/12/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 1, 2016 Birthday: 30/12/1991 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 How long in advance do you think? Link to comment
Derek 0 Posted February 9, 2015 Member ID: 4,183 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 30 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 401 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 3,015 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 23/03/08 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 6, 2023 Birthday: 10/09/1952 Device: Macintosh Share Posted February 9, 2015 Laura Send an email to wildlife.reception@dpipwe.tas.gov.au and tell them what you want to do and they will send you all the information you need Link to comment
Drogo 0 Posted February 10, 2015 Member ID: 7,323 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 5 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 104 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 570 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/06/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 13, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2015 How long in advance do you think? At least a week to be safe I would say, but they were pretty quick with me and it was settled within a few days. Link to comment
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