Shipping possible after several weeks of age?

[Ziphie]

I thought this would be a good place to ask as it has to do with re-homing a rooster. I didn't see any other forums that seemed appropriate for this kind of question.
I only have room for 2 but got a surprise 3rd and I need to find a home for 1. I do have a friend who lives several states away who would take him if closer. My question is, is it safe or even possible to ship a 30 week old rooster, overnight of course, from NY to WY? If so what precautions should I take?

 

[Kiki]

Yes it is possible to ship him but you need to check with:
Mr. Douglas J. Leinart, Wyoming Livestock Board, Animal Health Division [email protected] to see what their exact import requirements are first.

I am not sure about this states requirements.

Some states require certain testing and paperworks.

 

[Ziphie]

Ok, thank you

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Yes it is possible to ship him but you need to check with:
Mr. Douglas J. Leinart, Wyoming Livestock Board, Animal Health Division [email protected] to see what their exact import requirements are first.

I am not sure about this states requirements.

Some states require certain testing and paperworks.

Our "out of our State" buyers pay a fee for our Vet to inspect and document health status of our livestock. Up front of course.

 

[Kiki]

Our "out of our State" buyers pay a fee for our Vet to inspect and document health status of our livestock. Up front of course.

Yes some states will accept a certificate of health from a vet, most states require the very minimum PT testing too. (Pullorum-Typhoid)

ETA...This is for poultry. I know zero about the requirements to move any other type animal over state boarders.

 

[keesmom]

You will also need an approved shipping container such as a Horizon box

http://www.hm-e.net/

and ship Express. That doesn't always mean overnight though, depending on origin/destination. Cross country expenses could run $100 including box cost.

 

[Kiki]

You will also need an approved shipping container such as a Horizon box

http://www.hm-e.net/

and ship Express. That doesn't always mean overnight though, depending on origin/destination. Cross country expenses could run $100 including box cost.

Would dog crates be ok to ship poultry?
Just curious.

 

[keesmom]

No, dog/cat crates and carriers are not accepted. They want birds in darkened containers with biofilters. Dark, to keep the birds calm, and filters to prevent dust and other chicken byproducts from floating around.

http://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2009/pb22261/html/info1_002.htm

 

[Kiki]

No, dog/cat crates and carriers are not accepted. They want birds in darkened containers with biofilters. Dark, to keep the birds calm, and filters to prevent dust and other chicken byproducts from floating around.

http://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2009/pb22261/html/info1_002.htm

Thanks!