Purchasing a Bird(s) I require birds be paid in full at the time of purchase, this includes all shipping
charges, if they apply of course.  If I'm holding birds for you,  I require a 50% non-refundable deposit to
be put down, this will include the shipping charges. The only time I will hold birds is if weather isn't safe
for shipping or other "special circumstances" worked out in advance.  If for some reason the deal falls
through, I keep the deposit. If I cannot hold up my part of the deal, I will refund in full.  Unfortunately,
I have to protect myself and my business, holding birds for some has turned into a living nightmare. Thank
goodness, most are great!
My Birds; Whether it's chicks, started or adult birds, I do everything in my power to raise healthy, happy
birds. I participate in the NPIP, I vaccinate ALL my chicks for Mareks. They are fed a balanced diet to
ensure proper growth. They have plenty of grow space and CLEAN living conditions. I also worm, dust and
trim beaks and toe nails on a regular basis. Once a birds leaves my property, I am no longer responsible
for it's well being. As the buyer it is your responsiblity to take proper care of your bird it's health, and
well being. I do not replace birds nor do I refund money for lost birds. Shipping can be very hard on birds,
some do just fine others do not, be realistic about the risks before buying birds from anyone.  
Buying Hatching Eggs; Hatching eggs can be such a touchy subject for some. And boy what a crap shoot it
can be sometimes. Please be realistic about the risks when buying hatching eggs. Their are so many risks
and variables involved it's almost impossible to list them all. It really comes down to luck. If the seller
packages  your eggs well, and the post office doesn't use your box for soccer practice then your eggs
should arrive just fine. Many times "arriving fine" is NOT the case. Many times I believe it falls right in
the lap of the P.O. They don't care about the eggs.....really, they handle so many packages, it's really
impossible. It's not the carriers as much as it is the sorters and loaders. They don't care if it's fragile
and the certainly don't care it's "fertile hatching eggs", they toss them and stack them regardless. So
expect the worst and hope for the best when buying hatching eggs from anyone. I speak from personal
experience on this. I have had wonderful hatches, sometimes 90%, which is almost unheard of, I have also
had 0...zip not one develop, those were usually the ones I spend a small fortune on:) Which brings me to a
quote from a good friend of mine "Don't spend more then you are willing to lose" That about wraps it up
really.  With all that said, I do not replace eggs or refund money for shipped eggs. You assume all risks
once eggs are in transit.

*No Refunds for eggs, unless I cannot fill your order,
absolultley NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
Shipping Birds; 9 times out of 10 shipped birds do just fine. Sometimes they don't. Stress is the main
factor in shipping. This is a risk when shipping any kind of animal. It's just plain hard on them. I have even
had goats get sick just from riding in the back of a pickup for a few hours to my house, so it happens with
other animals too. When I ship, they are prepped before shipping with vitamins and electrolytes in the
water for 24 hours, I will also boost their protein levels at that time, many times with hard boiled eggs,
just to give them a little boost for the ride. They will be healthy, clean and parasite free when they leave
my farm. I always use the Horizon boxes that are USPS approved for birds, fresh shavings, and fresh
fruit for the ride. Most of the time things go just fine, but please be aware of the risks when shipping.  I
am not responsible for lost or stressed birds, those are risks you assume when birds are shipped.
Breeding and Culling: I thought I would throw this one on this page too. I really find it important to discuss
the realities of breeding birds. I don't care what "line" you are using, things can pop up. No line is perfect.
I have bred from several different lines over the past 4 years and found inconsistencies in everyone,
especially when you out cross into another line. You could possibly be opening up a HUGE can of worms. It
takes a long time and a lot of work to get where you "know" what to expect from "your" line. When putting
two birds together, sometimes that cross or union does not work, maybe they will throw you a few 4 toes,
or a twisted beak or bad wings. You have to figure out what works and what doesn't. A good breeder
keeps good records and knows what bird is throwing what. It's your job as a breeder to figure it out and
know how to fix it. And no, it's not pushing your problem  bird off on someone else on Eggbid. Talk is
cheap, if you have an issue with a bird then fix it, don't trash someone because you have a issue with a
breeder.  Conscience breeders take responsibility for their breedings and not blame someone else for
breeding issues. I feel very strongly about this. You will not see me trashing anyone's name, it's not my
style! I would rather spend my time improving the breed, then gossiping and trashing others........no
thanks:) I will tell you I do LOVE the HatTrick line of birds. The results I am getting from my breeders
is excellent.  
Methods of Payment I prefer Paypal, my Paypal payment address is shar_m_mac@yahoo.com. Those are
underscores and not spaces in between the letters:) I also except MO and Cashiers checks. Sorry no
personal checks:)
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