SHIPPING INFORMATION 

SHIPPING ADDRESS:
Freeze Dry by C & Co.
Andrea Huntley 
6850 E. Carrigan Dr.
Newaygo, MI 49337
Please know that the US Postal Service provides Requirements for Mailing Dead Animals or Parts of Animals in Sec. DMM 601.9 and Pub 52 526. Items must be shipped frozen and packaged to avoid leaking or other spills. The following is not meant to be discouraging, but to prevent spoiled product and possibly large fines for you. Too many bloody packages are being shipped.  I know they seem fine when you mail them, but after only a few hours out of the freezer they begin to leak, and damages occur.  These leaking packages are subsequently not delivered, held, and may be discarded by the carrier.  All carriers have similar rules. 
More information on USPS requirements can be found on page 102 here: http://pe.usps.com/cpim/ftp/pubs/pub52/pub52.pdf

General care and shipping tips 

Wrap specimens in DRY paper towel and then place in ziplock bags and freeze.
​Ship on a Monday or a Tuesday. During winter season ship 2-day ground. During summer and warmer months ship overnight or express, with cooler packs or dry ice. Please do not ship signature required. Include instructions, contact information, and a deposit in the box.  When choosing your box and shipping materials, keep in mind lighter is better and smaller is better. Use the smallest box possible to accommodate your items to save on shipping costs. 
SHIPPING TURKEY HEADS
  • Pack as though you are attempting to ship an ice cube that you know will leak!
  • Bag, bag and bag again! I recommend ziplocks in several layers, then large thick garbage bags tied in several layers. 
  • Insulate the box well. When you shake it nothing should move.
  • Do not ship heads frozen in a baggie of ice. Melt off the ice, re-freeze, and re-package. 
  • Do not use plastic bags that have been in your freezer. They WILL LEAK.
  • Do not ship signature required or signature confirmation. If I am not here, the package will not be left. Leaking packages held at the post office may be discarded. 
  • Do not ship with no instructions included. Indicate what you want done in terms of poses, credits, etc
SHIPPING ANTLERS
  • All antlers larger than a 6 point must be split at the skull cap.
  • In accordance to Michigan law, skull cap MUST be clean and free of any brain matter. 
  • Antlers must be tagged according to your state's legal requirements. 
  • Ship on a Monday or a Tuesday.
  • Ship 2-day ground.
  • Wrap skull cap in bubble wrap so sharp edges don't scrape or damage velvet.
  • Wrap velvet with bubble wrap or buffer in any areas where the velvet may rub on the side of the box during transit
  • Insulate the box well. When you shake it, nothing should move.
  • Include your information plus a deposit with your package.
SHIPPING SMALL MAMMALS & PETS
  • Wrap body in a couple layers of paper towel. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!
  • Place in large bag or ziplock bag and keep frozen until time to ship.
  • Ship on a Monday or Tuesday.
  • Do not ship signature required.
  • Colder months 2-day ground, warmer months overnight or express. Dry ice or cooler packs when it is warm.
  • Include your information and deposit. Include reference photos in package or email.
  • Include any applicable tags or legal information.
  • Insulate box well. When you shake it, nothing should move.