Metzer Farms ?

Does Metzer ship right into Canada by Air ? I would love to do an order next year if they do.

Oh Amy, no tempting me please!!! I'm weak and that would be just too tempting!!!!!

Does anybody know ?

SerJay you know you need more birds

Everything I have heard about about importing birds says no. I think you have to physically carry the birds across the border. It would be so much easier than driving over the line and driving back through customs.

I read somewhere else that yes metzers is one of the very few that flies birds right into Canada. There should be info on their website

It says on their website they will fly birds but canadians and people from mexico can drive across the border to pick up, so you may need to phone them for clarification. If you do an order, and they will fly them, I would maybe be interested in going in on the order with you. I would like to get a few goslings and ducklings.

There was someone on another list that has had, I am sure it was Metzer, fly the birds directly to the Calgary airport. They di explain about what they need to do and what they had to bring to the airport but only a very few folks will Metzer do that for. AND I think if you ask Metzer's they will tell you no.

There isn't a vet inspector at the airport that I am aware of, which of course doesn't mean there isn't one. You need to cross at the border, before you bring livestock into Canada, that the papers are in place. Wouldn't do much good to bring in livestock and then onces it is already on the Canadian soil find out it is carrying some disease.

You can send an email to Metzer's but I bet they tell you to pick them up at the border. But that's the worst they will tell you, I mean you can still order from them you just need to drive to pick 'em up.

I am aware that they ship to the nearest boarder and then are to be brought across the line with all the paperwork, I had horses brought up before. I just thought I heard somewhere that they will fly them right into Canada. It wouldn't be a small order and it would have to be flown here, I think I am about 18hrs from the boarder. I will contact them and see.

Wow, they are fast. They say they can ship by air into Canada and do on a regular basis. Who's in for next year ?

I did an order with metzers this year and YES they ship right to Canada. All you need is an international airport.

Also want to add that they ship for anyone, not just "certain people". I called in Feb to place my order, they were very helpful.
They charge you for your order only, you pay shipping to the airport. They tell you shipping is between $100-$200 so budget for $200 to be on the safe side. The airline also charges a small fee, $10 ish. My total shipping to Regina was $148 but the guy waved the airline fee cause I am so sweet ...LOL
You need to go to the airline cargo when they arrive and get the paper work. You then take the paper work to customs at the airport (Air Canada knew my birds were coming so they let customs know ahead of time). Customs approves the health papers, you then take the papers back to cargo. You then pay the shipping and your on your way.

A piece of cake

My order was shorted Super Dewlap Africans and we got no Sebs. However we got everything else. Dawn even got her Pilgrims.

If you have any questions let me know and I will answer what I can.

Thank you PC! That is exactly was I was looking for

Thank you PC! That is exactly was I was looking for

That does sound easy...almost too easy! Uh oh, tempation calling... I will have to check out their website and see what they have.

Flicker I would think you are best to wait until next year, I would think most things are sold out.

I forgot to mention the health papers, you pay $65 for them. It's added to your order and you pay Metzers for it.

Thanks for the heads up PC. I didn’t realize Metzers sold mostly waterfowl. Nice looking birds though. Maybe by the time next spring rolls around I’ll be set up and ready to try my hand at some ducks.