Pigeons are shipped by specialist pigeon courier services that use purpose-made bird boxes. Reputable couriers are listed below by country: the U.S.A, U.K, Canada, Australia and India.
Pigeon Courier Services USA:
1. USPS
You can ship birds via USPS providing you make the right arrangements. We recommend you ring your local branch first to check when pick-up is so that you can minimize the time your pigeons will spend in the post office prior to departure.
You will also need to prepare a shipping box. Make sure the box is the right size (less than 12inches tall), and has food and water available in it.
Website: usps.com (opens in new tab)
Telephone: 1-800-275-8777
2. UPS
As With USPS, You can ship pigeons via UPS.
Be aware they are not specialist livestock couriers so make sure that you set your pigeon up in the correct box and take all necessary steps are made to ensure that your pigeon is well hydrated before the trip begins and also has food and water available in their box.
Website: ups.com (opens in new tab)
Telephone: 0345 787 7877 (opens in new tab)
3. Happy Tails
Happy Tails has been shipping pets since 1995, they are proud of their 100% record of delivering every pet with no loss, injury or death over this time. While they primarily deliver cats and dogs they also deliver birds too.
Website: happytailstravel.com (opens in new tab)
email: petdesk@happytailstravel.com (opens in new tab)
Pigeon Courier Services UK:
1. High Flier Uk Couriers
High Flier ships birds of all kinds across the UK, with prices starting from £40 for up to 6 birds & an additional £2/bird for any additional birds.
Website: highflyersukcouriers.com (opens in new tab)
email: highflyersukcouriers@hotmail.co.uk
Telephone: 07 887 781 089
2. Pigeon Express
Pigeon Express is a dedicated Pigeon courier service that operates throughout England & Wales
Website: pigeonexpress.co.uk (opens in new tab)
email: info@pigeonexpress.co.uk
Telephone: 07 775 159 141
3. Walkers European Express Services
Walkers deliver racing pigeons & other livestock across the Uk every week. They offer a guaranteed next-day delivery service and also offer deliveries between Europe and the UK too.
Website: walkerseurotransport.co.uk (opens in new tab)
email: walkers_transport_01@hotmail.com
Telephone: 01384 910 075
Pigeon Courier Services Canada:
1. Uship
Uship will ship pretty much anything…including pigeons.
To use it you simply list your pigeon on the platform and delivery will bid on it, when you find a company that has experience in shipping live birds then you can simply accept their bid and make arrangements.
Website: uship.com (opens in new tab)
email: Via contact form (opens in new tab)
Telephone: 800-698-7447 Ext. 2
2. UPS
You can ship pigeons in Canada via UPS.
Be aware they are not specialist livestock couriers so make sure that you set your pigeon up in the correct box and take all necessary steps are made to ensure that your pigeon is well hydrated before the trip begins and also has food and water available in their box.
Website: ups.com (opens in new tab)
Telephone: 1-800-742-5877 (opens in new tab)
3. Animal Travel
Worldwide Animal Travel is a pet relocation company based in Vancouver and Toronto. They specialize in travel within Canada and from Canada to international destinations.
Website: animaltravel.com (opens in new tab)
email: info@animaltravel.com
Telephone: +1-604-303-7384
Pigeon Courier Services Australia:
1. Feathers & Scales Freight
Feathers & Scales freight is an Australia-based booking service for bird and reptile transportation across Australia. Simply tell them your requirements, make the payment and they will book you with a suitable service in your area.
Website: feathersandscalesfreight.com.au (opens in new tab)
email: linda@feathersandscalesfreight.com.au
Telephone: 0405 738 968
2. Pet Flyers
Pet Flyers specialize in the domestic and international transport of family pets including pigeons.
Website: petflyers.com.au (opens in new tab)
email: enquiries@petflyers.com.au
Telephone: 1800 738 359
3. Dog Trainers
Dogtainers is Australia’s largest owner-operated pet transport network and the only pet travel company to have our own offices and staff located in every state in Australia. They have been in business since 1971 and have slowly expanded from just dealing with dogs to freighting pets of all shapes and sizes including pigeons!
Website: dogtainers.com.au (opens in new tab)
email: sydney@dogtainers.com.au
Telephone: +61 1300 13 52 52
Pigeon Courier Services India:
1. Air Pets
AirPets was founded in 2006 and has grown to become one of the biggest pet shipping companies in Delhi.
Website: airpets.in (opens in new tab)
email: info@airpets.in
Telephone: +91-9257-123-123
2. Carry My Pet
Carry My Pet is a full-service pet freight company that will help ensure that all necessary certifications are sorted for you and if any quarantine is required they will organize that too, giving you an easy hassle-free experience.
Website: carrymypet.com (opens in new tab)
email: enquiry@carrymypet.com
Telephone: +91 890 890 90 20
3. Moving Solutions
Moving Solutions provide helps their clients choose the best pet relocation service provider in your area. They have exclusive partnerships with the best pet transporters in different Indian cities.
Website: movingsolutions.in (opens in new tab)
email: enquiry@movingsolutions.in
Telephone: 1800 11 6878
Last updated 31 October 2026 · Racing