Please advise with transport

[Snakebiteholloway]

IM being ready to move from Maine to Texas. I'm renting a uhaul, I've done all the NPIP and CVIs and such from the state of Maine, with the vet coordinating with the state of Texas.
Now i find my stock-trailer rental fell through.
So. The odd part. I know certain van lines have restrictions about animals in the back of a moving van. I have (younger and much dumber many years ago) transferred animals across multiple states back in the day in the back of a cargo van. They were fine! Frequent stops, etc.
I'm wondering now about my girls in comfortable carriers secured in the back, stopping every 2-3 hours for water and health checks and fresh air.
I worked hard to get these girls. Not particularly rare, but hard to get, like TRUE Mystic Marans and 1st gen Americaunas, mille fleur d'uccles, etc, and I didn't want to start all over again with a new flock, but am having serious second thoughts about the potential legal ramifications. Because of the expiration of the certs, I'm time constricted and can't find another trailer. Or any one willing to travel that far.
NO- I'm not UNconcerned about my girls health and safety and comfort. That part is easily controlled. I've done this before, i know i stop often (I'm old) and i will have them secured against cargo shifting, etc.

Any advice on this topic of legality? I've researched until I'm blue in the face and can't find anything if relevance to this specific issue except they must be let out after 28 hours for exercise. And that's mostly for large livestock. I've looked over these types of posts here as well but they are outdated or not on point with what i need.

 

[Rose Quartz]

The only thing I can think of on legality side is there might be some requirement for ventilation in the area where they'll be stowed. I wouldn't know where to look that up though.

Where you have a smaller breed with the Americauna's I'd suggest giving them a longer break for water when you do stop. But aside from that I don't see any problem.

 

[Snakebiteholloway]

The only thing I can think of on legality side is there might be some requirement for ventilation in the area where they'll be stowed. I wouldn't know where to look that up though.

Where you have a smaller breed with the Americauna's I'd suggest giving them a longer break for water when you do stop. But aside from that I don't see any problem.

That's the issue I'm having , too. I can't find the actual interstate transport laws. Every state had diff regs but none were really in line with what i needed. All i can find is about NPIP, AI and vet certs. Got all that. And breaks and water aren't an issue. This drive kills me. I stop every couple hours anyhow. It's one reason i avoid MassPike and I84 through Conn like the plague.
Thank you!

 

[MGG]

I've transported ducks in crates in the back of a uhaul a few times. It was a 17 hour trip and we drove straight through, they were totally fine. I don't know about the legality of it, but it was the only possible space to fit them so we just tried it. I'm assuming they just don't want to get sued if someone sticks an animal back there and it dies.

 

[Snakebiteholloway]

That's

I've transported ducks in crates in the back of a uhaul a few times. It was a 17 hour trip and we drove straight through, they were totally fine. I don't know about the legality of it, but it was the only possible space to fit them so we just tried it. I'm assuming they just don't want to get sued if someone sticks an animal back there and it dies.

Exactly that's exactly it

I've transported ducks in crates in the back of a uhaul a few times. It was a 17 hour trip and we drove straight through, they were totally fine. I don't know about the legality of it, but it was the only possible space to fit them so we just tried it. I'm assuming they just don't want to get sued if someone sticks an animal back there and it dies.

So true about moving vans, it's a CYA thing for them. BUT if you leave it cleaner than you found it, i don't see an issue, for me personally, anyhow. It's a LONG trip...
34 hours at a minimum, not counting overnight stops, fuel, food, 2-3 hours for them to drink and stretch etc. (And me, old, bad back)

Having traveled with pets that way (i once had cats that yowled ceaselessly so loudly and so so badly it was a driving distraction and stuck their carriers back there. They were fine.)

Don't hate. I loved those cats. But you cant drive like that! The cab of a uHaul is TINY.

So addon here; i think i have a face like a methmaker, or maybe a human trafficker. In reality, I'm a slightly beat up tiny older lady. But i must look like a criminal.
Because the last FOUR times I've used a van, I've been pulled over and searched! The last
FOUR CONSECUTIVE TIMES.

This is the cause for my concern about legality. Funny. I know. Until I'll be sitting in a state trooper car again while he searches through my tools and old lady bloomers.

So yes, the reason I'm worried is humorous but true, and i cannot find ANY legal guidance!

That's why I'm pestering yall on here.

 

[Snakebiteholloway]

IM being ready to move from Maine to Texas. I'm renting a uhaul, I've done all the NPIP and CVIs and such from the state of Maine, with the vet coordinating with the state of Texas.
Now i find my stock-trailer rental fell through.
So. The odd part. I know certain van lines have restrictions about animals in the back of a moving van. I have (younger and much dumber many years ago) transferred animals across multiple states back in the day in the back of a cargo van. They were fine! Frequent stops, etc.
I'm wondering now about my girls in comfortable carriers secured in the back, stopping every 2-3 hours for water and health checks and fresh air.
I worked hard to get these girls. Not particularly rare, but hard to get, like TRUE Mystic Marans and 1st gen Americaunas, mille fleur d'uccles, etc, and I didn't want to start all over again with a new flock, but am having serious second thoughts about the potential legal ramifications. Because of the expiration of the certs, I'm time constricted and can't find another trailer. Or any one willing to travel that far.
NO- I'm not UNconcerned about my girls health and safety and comfort. That part is easily controlled. I've done this before, i know i stop often (I'm old) and i will have them secured against cargo shifting, etc.

Any advice on this topic of legality? I've researched until I'm blue in the face and can't find anything if relevance to this specific issue except they must be let out after 28 hours for exercise. And that's mostly for large livestock. I've looked over these types of posts here as well but they are outdated or not on point with what i need.

Update; i decided just to leave my girls here in their comfy home with my daughter, who will be minding the farm. With my folks' health being the reason I'm leaving ... i just don't need the added stress of worrying - about something i can avoid - for 48 plus hours of driving.
Everyone laughs, but i seriously do get pulled over every time I'm in a moving van.
I have my own theory, based on my 13 years as a deputy, but i won't say it. I'll just say i appreciate these officers doing their part to stop illegal activity.

So I'll leave them here and start over down south.
It's sad. I very much appreciate all the advice, ladies.

Big huge shout out to the staff of the Maine testing facilities, though. Absolutely splendid, painless and low cost process. I truly encourage everyone to get their birds tested. Just because.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I'm so sorry. Safe travels and best wishes to you and your parents.

 

[McChooky]

Update; i decided just to leave my girls here in their comfy home with my daughter, who will be minding the farm. With my folks' health being the reason I'm leaving ... i just don't need the added stress of worrying - about something i can avoid - for 48 plus hours of driving.
Everyone laughs, but i seriously do get pulled over every time I'm in a moving van.
I have my own theory, based on my 13 years as a deputy, but i won't say it. I'll just say i appreciate these officers doing their part to stop illegal activity.

So I'll leave them here and start over down south.
It's sad. I very much appreciate all the advice, ladies.

Big huge shout out to the staff of the Maine testing facilities, though. Absolutely splendid, painless and low cost process. I truly encourage everyone to get their birds tested. Just because.

Pet transporters meet each other halfway when they have to get a pet on the other side of the country.Maybe one of these groups will help?
Btw how many chickens do you have?

 

[Snakebiteholloway]

Pet transporters meet each other halfway when they have to get a pet on the other side of the country.Maybe one of these groups will help?
Btw how many chickens do you have?

I have 34 hens of varying breeds. The shame is, up here it's hard to get the ones you really want. Hoping for better selection down south. I was in a couple waiting lists for over six months for plain old mystic marans. The upright tail, blue- black kind. And mille fleur? Forget it. 1st gen Americaunas? Uhm... yeah. Not so easy. I've looked at local southern hatcheries and feel pretty optimistic. My daughter is a great farmer, so i know my girls will be well cared for here, too. And perhaps when I'm back for her college graduation I'll have better luck with a trailer.
I appreciate all the well- wishes!

 

[Snakebiteholloway]

I'm so sorry. Safe travels and best wishes to you and your parents.

Thank you. Very kind. It matters, and i appreciate the sympathy.