Bickal Koi Farm Shipping
2022 - Due to Rising Fuel Prices
Shipping within the Spee-Dee Area
is $15 for orders under $150!
Other States, Fed-Ex Shipping is $40 PER BOX

Yes we ship koi and we guarantee Live Delivery! If the koi dont arrive alive we will replace them or refund you, your choice.

We ship with Spee-Dee Delivery Area, which is all of Iowa, Illinios, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Metro St. Louis, and Parts of Nebraska (see map for details). For all other States, we ship via Fed-Ex

We only ship koi on Wednesday Nights We Ship at 7pm with arrival on Thursday or Friday depending on where you are on the Spee-Dee Route. This way the koi can be fasted prior to shipping. Spee-Dee does not deliver on Saturdays!

FREE SHIPPING on orders over $150 within the Spee-Dee delivery area!


So you want to buy koi from Bickal Koi Farm in Iowa, Hows does it work? Enter your zip code to see if you're in the Spee-Dee Delivery Area:
  • Step 1 - Order using the For Sale Page or the Specials Page
  • Step 2 - We will send a confirmation of your order within 24-48 hours, and notification of shipping date (typically Wednesday of the same week).
  • Step 3 - The Koi are placed in a 4mil poly bag with just enough water to cover their backs. All the air is removed and replaced with medical grade pure oxygen. This oxygen ensures the koi have enough air to breath. A second bag is placed around the first to provide additional protection. The bagged koi are then placed in a boxed styrafoam cooler. the styrafoam cooler keeps the temperature of the koi stable during shipping, and protects the koi from damage to the outer box.
  • Step 4 - The koi are taken to the Spee-Dee Hub in Marion Iowa around 6pm Central Time. We only ship on Wednesdays or Thursdays. Spee-Dee does not deliver on Saturdays.
  • Step 5 - You are sent an e-mail with a tracking number.
  • Step 6 - The Koi Arrive at your door your door within 24-48 hours after drop off at the shipper. Hurray!


How many koi can fit into a box?
Koi SizeLarge Box
28x15x12
30-50lbs
Small Box
16x12x12
10lbs
2-4"3624
5-6"2412
7-8"12N/A
9-11"6N/A
12-18"Too Big to Ship


How much does it cost?
For a small box, shipping is around $10, For a large box around $20 (this includes the cost of the styrofoam cooler). To see the Spee-Dee rate, go here Spee-Dee Rates & Zones