Livestock Transport Guidelines • Farm at Fairview Hill

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Goats

What to Know BEFORE You Pickup a Donkey

Schedule an appointment.
Plan your trip around transporting a donkey during good weather:
- SUMMER:
  - Transport ONLY during a cool part of the day, or in air-conditioning.
  - Transport in a COVERED trailer (preferably with enclosed sides) with adequate ventilation either EARLY in the morning (i.e. arrive at your destination before 10AM) or LATE in the evening (i.e. leave our farm no earlier than 5PM).
- WINTER:
  - Transport during a relatively warm part of the day – late morning to early afternoon.
  - Transport in a COVERED trailer (preferably with enclosed sides) with adequate ventilation
- Schedule to avoid rain and high winds (or in air-conditioning).
Transport in a covered, ventilated trailer.
- The trailer must be:
  - Covered
  - Adequately ventilated
  - Properly floored (preferably with rubber mats)
  - Secure – adequately closed trailer.
Come in proper attire:
- Well-covered from sun and other weather.
- Closed-toe shoes (no sandals, flip-flops, etc.) – you will be expected to go through a foot wash.
Have your facilities and feed ready at home:
- Proper fencing
- A run-in shed or other shelter
- Feed (we will send you with a small amount of what they are used to).
- Ample, clean water
- Horse minerals, free-choice
- Salt, free-choice
Bring payment
- The remainder of the purchase price (if a reservation deposit has been paid) must be paid before loading.
- Cash ONLY is accepted (no money orders, cashiers checks, or personal/business checks). Credit/debit cards may be accepted on a case-by-case basis if prior arrangements are made (a 3% processing fee will be applied).
We look forward to meeting you!

What to Know BEFORE You Pickup a Goat

Schedule an appointment.
Plan your trip around transporting a goat during good weather:
- SUMMER:
  - Transport ONLY during a cool part of the day, or in air-conditioning.
  - Transport in a COVERED cage with adequate ventilation either EARLY in the morning (i.e. arrive at your destination before 10AM) or LATE in the evening (i.e. leave our farm no earlier than 5PM).
- WINTER:
  - Transport during a relatively warm part of the day – late morning to early afternoon.
- Schedule to avoid rain and high winds (or in air-conditioning).
Transport in a covered, ventilated carrier.
- The most preferred mode is in an animal cage or crate inside a climate-controlled vehicle (such as an SUV) so that your goat is in a climate-controlled environment, protected from sun and wind.
- If you are transporting inside a vehicle (in air-conditioning) then you may transport any time it is safe to drive.
- If you are transporting outside a vehicle (pickup bed or trailer), the transport container must be:
  - Covered
  - Adequately ventilated
  - Properly bedded (preferably hay)
  - Secure – strapped down cage or adequately closed trailer.
Come in proper attire:
- Well-covered from sun and other weather.
- Closed-toe shoes (no sandals, flip-flops, etc.) – you will be expected to go through a foot wash.
Have your facilities and feed ready at home:
- Proper fencing
- A run-in shed or other shelter
- Feed (we will send you with a small amount of what they are used to).
- Ample, clean water
- Goat minerals, free-choice (NOT meat goat minerals and NOT sheep minerals)
- Salt, free-choice
- Baking soda, free-choice (prevents acidosis)
Bring payment
- The remainder of the purchase price (if a reservation deposit has been paid) must be paid before loading.
- Cash ONLY is accepted (no money orders, cashiers checks, or personal/business checks). Credit/debit cards may be accepted on a case-by-case basis if prior arrangements are made (a 3% processing fee will be applied).
We look forward to meeting you!