Are Conures Legal in Hawaii

And here are some of the animals that can be found on the Department of Agriculture`s full list of prohibited animals that can be smuggled into Hawaii or possessed in Hawaii: If you have any questions or want to be absolutely sure of your pet`s legal status, call the Hawaii Department of Agriculture`s Plant Quarantine Department at (808) 832-0566 or (808) 837-8413. For some animals, the rules can get complicated: some are only legal for research and exhibition, while others are legal for “personal and commercial use.” (I don`t know how “personal use” differs from owning a pet.) I think Alaska is the only carrier that allows you to have an animal in the cabin for Hawaii. However, be aware that when you land in Hawaii, they will take the bird from you and transport it directly to the AG office. Also note the Alaska pet embargo dates: www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/pets-traveling-hawaii.aspx I don`t remember how high the permits were, but the price was nominal. Here are some (but not all) of the animals that are legally allowed to be brought to Hawaii or owned in Hawaii: I don`t know of any state that has import restrictions on parakeets, but some might have restrictions against certain. You will need to inquire with the state in which you are moving. If there are any restrictions, it would be from the host state that does not leave Hawaii. You will need to contact the airlines directly to find out their policies regarding welcoming birds in cabins from Hawaii to Oregon. As far as I know, there is no ban on bringing Sun Conures from Hawaii to Oregon.

Good luck and please let us know how everything went for you. Although sometimes considered poultry in other parts of the United States, guinea fowl, pea chickens, pheasants, and certain types of ducks and geese require an import permit for plant quarantine. Contact the Plant Quarantine Office at (808) 832-0566 for more information. In addition to the Plant Quarantine Import Permit, the Livestock Disease Control Program requires an import permit for poultry and birds (see below). Many species of birds are banned from entering Hawaii or are only allowed to enter under certain conditions. List of prohibited and restricted species to ensure that the animal you wish to import into Hawaii can be brought into the state. Hello. I have two budgies and I plan to get a bigger cheek conure.

I live in Hawaii, but the chance to move to the mainland is possible. Is it less intimidating to bring birds to the continent than to let them come here? This series of articles will guide you through each of these action steps and highlight critical details that need to be carefully considered. Hawaii also requires a strict schedule of when birds leave isolation to quarantine at your veterinary clinic and arrive in Honolulu. When we book your flights, we also review these schedules with your veterinarian to make sure we respect this 36-hour window. If you`re from the East Coast, it`s especially important to keep this in mind. Thank you for sharing. We have several parrots and can be taken to Hawaii. Non-commercial chickens must be tested for Newcastle disease virus within 14 days of entering the hemagglutination inhibition test.

It`s a great idea! Oranges and grapes she loves. I will take care of the Open Banding. This is kind of a miracle, as my vet says he can`t be bandaged and must have a microchip. It`s time for a 2nd review. I appreciate your answer; Maybe you`ll hear more from me! Honolulu International Airport is the only point of entry for birds and all shipments are subject to inspection at the airport`s animal quarantine facility prior to release. A representative of the airline will submit the birds or poultry for inspection. Inspection hours are 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Birds that do not meet the entry requirements will be returned to a port of entry in the continental United States. or a foreign port in the case of an international movement. In summary, with the exception of chicken eggs and day birds, as well as chickens, pheasants, quails, chuckers and rock pigeons (domestic pigeons) older than four weeks, poultry requires isolation of seven days (168 hours) before the arrival of mosquitoes under the supervision of an accredited veterinarian and must enter the state within 36 hours of the end of isolation. I don`t think Hawaii AG cares, but most airlines don`t. We had bowls attached inside the doors as the airline required, but for hydration we put fresh orange quarters in the kennel. Some birds ate them, others didn`t. I couldn`t tell if the birds were drinking water. I guess they were too stressed to drink. One of our birds is a red-crested parakeet and we didn`t want to chipped it because it`s so small.

We bought an open leg band with the banding tool on the Internet. A closed band of legs is not required to import birds into Hawaii. Each leg band is sufficient. Download the full list of animals conditionally approved by the Ministry of Agriculture to make sure your pet is listed. Thank you for posting this. We are looking forward to moving to Kauai with our two parrots who came to the mainland with us last year. Of course, it was easy to leave Kauai, but not to go back. I am very grateful for your complete outline. Mahalo! As of October 2002, all poultry, birds, day-old chicks and hatching eggs will be required to obtain a West Nile virus import permit from the Livestock Disease Control Branch of the Department of Agriculture to control the West Nile virus outbreak in the continental United States. Most bird species entering the state must meet a seven-day (168-hour) isolation requirement prior to arrival within 36 hours of entry to reduce the likelihood of a bird infected with West Nile virus being transported to Hawaii. Exceptions to the seven-day pre-arrival isolation requirement are: hatching eggs and day-old birds, as well as chickens, pheasants, quails, chuckers, rock pigeons (domestic pigeons) and parakeets older than four weeks. Before you do anything, first make sure that you are allowed to bring your pet to Hawaii.

There are many steps to make sure you do the right thing in the 6 to 12 months before your pets move to Hawaii, and some steps are more urgent than others. So I took all the requirements from the Department of Agriculture and the major airlines flying to Hawaii and created a prioritized list of action steps to meet all of those requirements. Accredited veterinarians who issue veterinary inspection certificates or hatchery agents (for hatching eggs and day-old chicks) who require import requirements may contact the Animal Disease Control Division, Import and Compliance Division at 808-837-8092 or by fax at 808-837-8094 or click here to email specific entry requirements and obtain an import permit for poultry and birds at least ten days before the scheduled date. Date of dispatch of poultry or birds. We heard the same thing from Alaska, but we eventually shipped our parrots with that airline. You can`t ship them as checked baggage, which connects their ticketing system to a passenger plane ticket, but you can book them as cargo on the same flights you take. You will receive exactly the same treatment, but you will not receive discounts on checked baggage. You need to call their freight office. 1-800-225-2752. Each bird must be equipped with an individual identification device (leg or wingband) and the numbers must appear in the veterinary examination certificate (CVI). However, individual identification does not apply to day birds.

The IVC must also include a statement that the poultry is “free of external pests”. All poultry imported into the state must be separated from other birds residing on the importer`s premises for a period of 7 days. It was very helpful. I try to overcome my green cheek and having everything arranged is wonderful. 2 questions for you:-How did you manage the water during transport? My vet tells her to put bowls, but I see that she is wetter than hydrated. Since my bird is so small (58 grams), I hesitate to microchip them. However, I was told that I could not link them because they to.be banded.at birth. But you mention an open group of legs – how did you go about it? Thank you for your reply! -Kelly All shipments are in mosquito repellent containers that are new or have been thoroughly cleaned to the satisfaction of the accredited veterinarian who issues the IVC. If you live in a remote area or small town, you may find that you don`t have a LOCAL USDA-accredited bird veterinarian, or that your veterinarian may not offer isolation services, or that they may charge a very high fee or additional tests that are not required to come to Hawaii, which affects your overall cost.