African grey breeder

[Birdfreak]

Hi, I’m in Canada. Looking into finding a breeder in the USA, that I can either drive to or that will ship (legit ship not just take my money). How much are CAGs in the USA?

IN CANADA they are $4500 CAD/3,282 USD

tia

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[Lee C]

CAGs sell for around the same amount here, $3,000 to $5,000 USD. Border crossing with an animal, for import, typically has rules. Oddly, I can find this:

Requirements for Live Pet Birds Imported From Countries Other Than the United States - Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Importing pet birds from countries other than the U.S. to Canada

inspection.canada.ca

...But, I cannot find anything for pet birds from the U.S.

 

[sunnysmom]

You can't just bring a parrot from the US to Canada. There's a whole complicated process. If you haven't looked into it yet, you need to.

Pet Travel Question: Importing Birds to Canada | PetRelocation

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Also I think you're going to pay at least that price in the US. There are some great rescues in Canada if you're interested in adopting.

 

[Mizzely]

I agree that African Greys are going for $3000-$5000 USD these days. Most breeders aren't going to work with you to get you a bird into Canada because there are strict rules and different permits required. All of that takes time, and time is money. It would be much easier and more profitable to deal with someone in the US.

Everything I've read says that they need to be in your possession for 90 days prior to import.


If you choose Bird and Yes from the drop down on this page it will tell you the rules from the US to Canada.

Bringing animals to Canada: Importing and travelling with pets

If you are travelling with a pet or planning to import an animal to Canada, you will need the right paperwork at the border to meet Canada's import requirements.

inspection.canada.ca

US website:

Export:

Pet Travel From the United States to the Ivory Coast

View rules and requirements for taking a pet from the United States to the Ivory Coast.

www.aphis.usda.gov

Import:

Bring a Pet Bird into the United States

This page will guide you through the requirements for bringing pet birds into the United States from another country.

www.aphis.usda.gov

 

[Birdfreak]

You can't just bring a parrot from the US to Canada. There's a whole complicated process. If you haven't looked into it yet, you need to.

Pet Travel Question: Importing Birds to Canada | PetRelocation

Blog post about Pet Travel Question: Importing Birds to Canada by PetRelocation Team

www.petrelocation.com

Also I think you're going to pay at least that price in the US. There are some great rescues in Canada if you're interested in adopting.

Thanks for The info. There’s only one adoption place near me and they charge 500$ for the “adoption” which isn’t really an adoption. It seems it’s a rental because they want to charge you 20$ a month to have the bird for the rest of its life! And it stays in their name. But I pay the food and vet bills. It seems really odd to me. Wanted an African grey badly enough to go through the process but they do not even have any at the moment.

 

[Icey]

Have you checked on Kijiji? There used to be alot in there.
There may also be breeders listed there that you can check their references and reviews...just a thought

 

[Birdfreak]

Yes I’m looking everywhere thank you