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. See below regarding payment for adult birds.
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 or singles must be paid for in full within 7 days of verbal confirmation unless other arrangements have been made and agreed upon by High Desert Aviary. Since our Aviary is in the process of closing, we will absolutely NOT hold birds past the projected ship date or for longer then 2 weeks past receiving full payment. If you are unable to fulfill receipt of the bird(s) when they are ready to go, we may, at our discretion, impose a boarding fee not to exceed $10 per day per bird. This amount will be due prior to shipment. Please understand that there will be NO REFUNDS of any payments made, whether it is payment in full, deposit, or partial payment except at the discretion High Desert Aviary.
3. We will NOT sell to any child under the age of 18. We will also not sell one of our precious babies as a "present" unless the person buying the "present" is buying it for himself/herself.
4. We do NOT charge a fee to be on our waiting list. Nor do we charge a deposit for eggs laid or future clutches. We will only ask for a deposit when we have a chick in hand and you have confirmed you want it. See #1 regarding deposit.
5. Shipping - We prefer local sales. However, we do offer shipping from Boise,Idaho via Delta airlines. Depending on time of shipment and airport, shipping can be prepaid or sent shipping collect. Now that Delta has merged with Northwest, there are more airports they service and routes can be booked to bypass the Atlanta hub. We prefer to ship during the week to avoid weekend traveler's, but will be happy to accomodate your schedule if needed. Buyer understands that risks from shipping are minimal, but buyer assumes any and all risks therein.
Please also note: There is a $20 - $30 non-refundable crate charge per crate for shipping. No other fees will apply. We try to send shipping collect but in some instances Delta will require prepayment. In that case, we only charge you the exact amount of what we are quoted so there will be no surprises.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Any bird sold by High Desert Aviary which is unable for any reason to reside in the new owner's home should be returned to us. No refund of purchase price or airfare will be paid for any returning bird unless a new home is found or arranged for and details arranged between the parties involved or unless special circumstances warrant. At no time do we at High Desert Aviary want one of our birds to end up in a rescue situation and a home with us is guaranteed for any bird unable to reside within it's new home.
10. 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.
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