Moving chickens 1000 miles

[Ursuline Chick]

Good luck, hope your move is an easy one. And let us know how it goes. I admire you for taking your beloved chickens with you, as it won't be easy. Can't wait to hear the story of how you smuggle them into whatever motel you stay in. LOL
Guess you will be staying in the back!

 

[Ursuline Chick]

OMG, did't think of that. Let us know how that process goes please

 

[Winchester94]

I have a full size pickup truck and will be pulling a large trailer up there. We have a 8x4 coop that fits nicely in the truck bed and we have thought about just letting them hangout in there for the drive since they are familiar with it. The problem is that it is 8x4 and takes up the whole truck bed and takes four people to load and unload! My wife will be driving her car which will have our two Great Pyrenees in the back seat so that will be packed enough. I'm thinking dog crates in the back seat of the truck. That way it will be cool and quiet and I can easily check on them

 

[Leighe]

I have a full size pickup truck and will be pulling a large trailer up there. We have a 8x4 coop that fits nicely in the truck bed and we have thought about just letting them hangout in there for the drive since they are familiar with it.

Yeah....I'm thinkin you're not sneakin across any state line with an 8x4 coop with chickens in the back of your truck. "DO RIGHT" boys will be pullin you over, lol

 

[Ursuline Chick]

Sounds like your chickens will be comfortable, but I think Leighe is right, you will be getting a lot of attention. Hope it's not too much trouble to get the paperwork done. Would be interested in case I have another Katrina situation. I would think the entire gulf south and Atlantic coast would want to know about this, just in case, like we keep important papers together during this time of year. So glad I checked this thread out. Good luck with your move and keep us posted on how you make out. I bet you will have a few good stories.

 

[aart]

I'm thinking dog crates in the back seat of the truck. That way it will be cool and quiet and.....

...fragrant.

 

[Winchester94]

Well after some research and calling around it sounds like getting the permits to cross state lines with chickens is a huge pain. Maybe someone could give me more insight on how all this is done. Researching isn't exactly a strength of mine. I'm hoping it's not more trouble than it's worth

 

[ChocolateMouse]

It's state based. You'll have to call your state department of agriculture. Usually they have people that come out and (for a small fee) test your flock. This can range from free to $50. The pullorum test is immediate and the AI test comes back later. Getting NPIP certified for transport and shows and such is actually fairly simple.
Then you MAY have to submit an import form to the state you are transporting them to. Usually a VS form 9-3.
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_h.../2013_presentations/stock_codes_and_forms.pdf

I suggest reaching out to the dept. of ag for your state and the state you are transporting them to and ask what the requirements are.

 

[Ursuline Chick]

Sounds like a good idea to check with dept of ag. Hope they can help you to make this trek a little easier. It would be a shame it you couldn't take your chickens with you

 

[Winchester94]

I have been on the phone all day with people from Illinois and Texas trying to figure out this process. I'd rather not have to get NPIP certified for our tiny flock. Also the town we are moving to only allows chickens on 1 acre or more and we will be on .95. Pretty frustrating since we will only be there for a month or two. I understand the need for these laws and stuff but sometimes they sure make it difficult to get anything done let alone get some information on how to do things legally