TERMS OF SALE: 1.  A Non-refundable deposit of 30% of the purchase price is required in order to hold a baby.  If this deposit is not received within 7 days after phone or email committment, baby bird is available to next buyer.  No exceptions. Deposits can be in the form of a personal check; however, final payment must be either a US Postal Money Order, or if picking up baby, in cash.    2.  Baby birds are expected to be paid for in full within 2 weeks after weaning and/or prior to leaving or upon pick-up.  Young or adult pairs are expected to be paid in full within 30 days.  We reserve the right to refuse a sale to anyone if we feel it is not in the bird's best interest.  3.  Shipping - We prefer local sales.  We can meet/deliver within 3 hours drive each way for an additional fuel surcharge TBD depending on distance travelled. We live 6 hours from Portland, OR (PDX) airport.  We are in Portland every 6-8 weeks and can arrange to ship your bird(s) when we are in town.  No additional fuel charge will apply since we will already be going.  We ship with Continental airlines only.  Their prices have increased - minimum is $149 and must be prepaid.  Carrier fee is $25 and is non-refundable and must be prepaid.  We buy a new pet taxi and out fit it with the appropriate size perch, food/water containers, and place a new hand towel on the bottom.  Any paperwork is placed in a manila envelope and taped under the towel on the bottom of the carrier.  When we have made the shipping arrangements, we will contact you via email with the confirmation/reference #, flight info, and any other pertinent information.  We will also follow up with an email or phone call once we have delivered your bird(s) to the airport so you know they are on their way.  Risks with shipping are minimal, but Buyer must assume any and all risk therein. 4.  Our bird room is closed to the public.  This is not because we have something hide, but for the health and security of our flock.  Digital pictures of our pairs are available if desired.  5.  Our babies come with a DNA sexing certificate and are close-banded with violet bands inscripted with HDA, # and state code.  They also come with their first baby toy, a sample of their current food, and a basic care sheet.  We are available via cell phone if you have any questions.   6.  Our babies will be fully weaned and eating well on their own for a minimum of two weeks before they are allowed to leave our care.  Babies will also have a "baby clip" prior to leaving.  However, we do encourage fledging and all babies have mastered the art of flying prior to going to your home.  If you are insistent about not clipping, let us know beforehand.  We may offer flight suit training in the future - stay tuned. 7.  It is our goal to provide you with a loving, healthy companion.  However, if you find yourself needing to rehome the bird in the future, please let us know and we will be happy to place an ad on our website at no charge of course.  Unfortunately, we are unable to buy back or take back any bird once it leaves our facility unless special circumstances warrant and only at High Desert Aviary's discretion. 8.  Finally, we do have references available upon request.  Just let us know and we will be happy to share.   HEALTH GUARANTEE High Desert Aviary guarantees that the baby bird(s) referenced in the sales receipt are healthy upon leaving our facility.  However we do offer the Buyer a 3 day guarantee from date of receipt of baby to get the baby to a board certified Avian Veterinarian for an exam.  Buyer understands any and all veterinarian costs will be their responsibility and Not that of Seller.  If the examining Avian Veterinarian finds the bird to have a life threatening illness (PBFD, Polyoma, Pacheco's) or genetic problem, Seller must be notified in writing by the examining Veterinarian.  Copies of tests should be faxed to Seller or emailed to Seller.  Upon receipt of documentation, and review of documentation, Seller may, at their discretion, offer another bird of like quality and lineage or a full refund.  Any refund or replacement will occur ONLY after baby bird is returned to Seller.  If the baby bird should die within the 3 day window, no refund or replacement will occur unless a necropsy is performed by certified Avian Veterinarian, necropsy report shows baby was harboring an illness on the date of sale, our own Avian veterinarian concurs with the diagnosis, and our uncut band is returned to us. Please note that a small amount of gram negative bacteria post shipping or upon arrival to new home is NOT covered under this guarantee as it is not considered a life threatening illness or genetic problem. ***IF BUYER FAILS TO TAKE BIRD(S) TO AVIAN VETERINARIAN WITHIN THE 3 DAY WINDOW, BUYER UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THIS SALE BECOMES "AS-IS". Please print this page for your records.  No other guarantees or warranties will be made.               (c) High Desert Aviary 2007-2008