I'm sorry if this isn't quite in the right forum. I wasn't sure which one to post this in.

 

I need to send a single budgie over to Melbourne. Everything is organised with the airlines, but they could not help me with the type of container I need to use to ship her in. I looked in all major petshops in my area and also looked for a supplier online. I couldn't even find photos of a proper shipping box!

 

So I talked to a breeder in Sydney and she sent me a description of what the container should look like so that I can build it myself. However, it would be much easier if someone could provide me with a photo and dimensions of a proper shipping box for one budgie.

 

Also, I know I am not allowed to put any water or food containers in the box. Veggies are also not allowed. The budgie is on a pelleted diet though, so can I scatter some pellets on the bottom of the box so she has something to eat on the way? It is only a 2 hour flight.

 

Thank you for any help! It is greatly appreciated!

PM Daz...he makes them and he is in QLD.

 

PS food is not necessary for a 2 hr trip.

Edited March 16, 200916 yr by KAZ

I had a similar problem, going from Brisbane to Woomera in SA in about 2 or 3 weeks., couldnt find a container either. No idea where to obtain one.

 

I contacted Daz who is very kindly making me one. (Thanks Daz.. )

Looks like i'm making two boxes??????

:thumbs_up: Nice of you Daz

Daz to the rescue!!! I feel the need to make you a cape with a hammer on it!

Daz to the rescue!!! I feel the need to make you a cape with a hammer on it!

 

 

:thumbs_up: Hammer and Budgie...

hay daz you can make me one and fill it with birds then send it

i really need some better sized birds yours look nice the box could stop in peirth where kaz and some others could add to my box and then send it on to me nice dream lol worth a try :thumbs_up:

Thank you so much for the offer Daz! I really appreciate it!

 

Unfortunately I need the box for this Saturday. Yes, short notice I know.

 

I did manage to contact another breeder here in Australia and they gave me the dimensions of 30cm wide x 20cm high x 20cm deep. Does that sound about right?

 

I should add no perches. I was told in the dark box that she would sleep almost the whole way.

 

Also, airholes need to be drilled on the top of the box and on all sides (apart from the side with the door).

 

I'm a little confused on how to make the door. Is it a circle cut out of the plywood on one side? Then a square of plywood is screwed into place over it once the budgie is inside?

 

It would really help if Google came up with a few photos for reference!

Daz's air travel boxes are perfect and sound exactly what you need.

Do you think it will be ready before Saturday (21-03-2009)? It would be fantastic if it could be!

 

I thought it might be too little notice.

Edited March 17, 200916 yr by chompie_puppy

Pm Daz...........he may have one on hand.

You can pick it up Friday Night. I'll rush it through for you.

 

Email me on dwwells@gil.com.au and I'll give the pick up address.

What a star you are Daz :raincloud: :anim_19:

I'm not wanting to take business away from Daz, Bird boxes galore make and sell all sorts of travel and carry boxes. There is pictures of travel boxes on there website, google - bird boxes galore and follow links

Thats okay Heath, I like see other boxes, it gives me ideas.