Sales
Page
**Regarding
our Stock and Sales Policy**
We
often receive questions in regards to purchasing our
birds. We are requesting that before contacting us
regarding availability and prices, that you please
read the information provided on this page as it may
answer any questions that you may have.
We
breed our birds for our own personal and exhibition
purposes; therefore, we do not mass produce nor do
we breed our birds for the purpose of making a profit.
This is a hobby that we all greatly enjoy. Unfortunately,
we cannot keep every bird we produce. If something
becomes availble we will list it on our individual
sales page.
**Available
Birds**
We
try to provide the best care and environment for our
birds. Upon hatching, our chicks are vaccinated for
Mareks. They are all fed a good balanced diet, wormed
quaterly, and kept in a clean environment.
We
do not offer chicks for sale or birds under 8 weeks
of age. We occasionally offer birds over 6 months
and usually they are sold in pairs. Started birds
are sometimes available, but please understand that
the quality and sex are hard to determine at this
age and are not guaranteed; therefore, all unsexed
birds are sold as PETS.
Interpretation of the quality of birds CAN differ
from person to person.
We define them as follows:
PET
QUALITY (PQ): A bird that has a disqualification(DQ)
for show or a bird that has no DQ but we feel would
not be of a benefit to a breeding program for the
purpose of breeding show potential birds. Usually
we will sell these birds as broodies or to approved
homes only. PQ birds are pick up only. We do not ship
these birds.
BREEDER QUALITY (BQ): A bird with a lot of good characteristics;
however, not strong enough to compete against adequate
competition. A good breeder bird is worth its weight
in gold. With the correct pairing they can produce
show potential birds. The birds we offer as breeders
have undergone several evaluations by us as they matured
and are birds we would consider using in our breeding
program; however, due to various reasons (spacing/timing,
etc.) we have chosen to part with them.
SHOW QUALITY(SQ): A bird with no DQs that is able
to compete with the possibility to do well in a good
sized sanctioned show against 'adequate' competition.
Please note that any bird can be shown as long as
it has no DQs, however, it does not necessarily mean
that it is a "SQ" bird. Champion Show birds
can produce champion birds, but can also produce poor
birds as well as birds with DQs. Silkies cannot be
evaluated for SQ until they are at least near maturity,
and sometimes, even older. It takes a lot of work,
time, and dedication to create a champion bird.
Birds
are offered on a 'first come first serve' basis once
they are posted on the Sales page and are considered
SOLD once full payment has been received - this includes
shipping charges. We do not hold birds for any reason;
therefore, we do not accept deposits or partial payments.
If you have inquired about a bird and have not paid
in full, it will sell to someone else without notice.
Prior to contacting us, please be sure you are serious
about the sale and will follow through. We do not
offer any refunds or replace birds for any reasons
(No exceptions!). If we are not able to fulfill
the sale for any unforseen reason, we will refund
you in full.
**Shipping
Birds**
We
do not provide shipping to orders less than $100 (in
addition to the cost of shipping). Shipping is available,
weather permitting. We only ship when the temps are
between 50-80 degrees on both locations. Pick-ups
are welcomed and prefered. We will also deliver to
shows we attend.
Please understand the many risks of shipping. Shipping
is hard and stressful on the birds. We make every
effort to ensure that our birds are happy and in excellent
health condition. Once birds leave our property we
are not responsible for their well being. We do not
replace birds or refund money for birds lost by the
post office or due to stress.
The week prior to shipping we will prepare the birds
for their trip by providing additional electrolytes
in their water. Birds are shipped in approved USPS
bio-filtered Horizon boxes and are provided fruits
and greens for their trip. They will also be clean,
trimmed, and bug free. We will also provide a tracking
slip.
We
charge a flat shipping fee that is non-negotiable
(Express shipping):
1-2
birds $75-$80
(for 2 birds 1 box or 2 depending on the size of the
bird)
3-4 birds $100-$125
(
3+ boxes)
**Hatching
Eggs**
Once
in a while we will offer hatching eggs. Please understand
that there are MANY risks involved with shipping hatching
eggs after they leave our hands. From the post office
misshandling them to the way they are incubated. An
egg that does not develop does not mean that it was
infertile! Fertile eggs can fail to develop due to
damage caused from excess handling, bumps, and such
from the trip.
We
do our best to package the eggs well to prevent breakage
and damage due to transit and handling from the post
office; however, arrival without breakage does not
guaranteed an excellent hatch. You can have a good
hatch of at least 50% or have zero hatch. Either way,
we make NO guarantees on hatching eggs due to circumstances
beyond our control as well as we cannot guarantee
that if they do hatch you will end up with champion
show birds. Honestly, no one can guarantee a show
bird based on eggs regardless of the quality of the
parents.
Once
they leave or hands, we are not responsible of how
they are handled while they are in transit. We do
not replace eggs or refund money.
**Payment
Methods**
We
accept Paypal or cash only.
If
you agree to our policy terms, please feel free to
procede to our sales pages below.
Carina's
Sale Page
Marilu's
Sale Page
Suzanne's
Sale Page
