Delivery (by Owlhaven) to California and Neighboring States


  • Charges for deliveries by Owlhaven:
    • Deliveries are bundled, to reduce client costs. However, this can result in a delayed delivery date.
    • Time: $20 per hour on work status (driving, rest stops, loading, unloading)
    • 2020 Federal Mileage Rate: $.575  (gsa.gov/travel-resources POV Mileage)
    • 2020 Meals & Incidentals (MIE) at the Federal Per Diem rate for the destination (gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates/per-diem-rates-lookup)
    • Lodging (as needed) at the Federal per diem rate (varies based on destination) - I will stay with family when I can, but given COVID, that is not always a possibility. 
    • I am not charging for my farm-sitting (feeding, etc.) expenses for the time on travel.
  • Example: Round Trip to Atwater Feed, Atwater, CA
    • Time: 12 hrs (non-stop, point to point, per google maps): 12 hrs x 20 = $240 - more with loading/unloading
    • 731 miles x .575 = $420
    • MIE: 1 1/2 days: $55 + 27 = $82
    • Lodging: $96 (if necessary)
    • $838 total - prorated across number of goats ($167.60 per goat for 5 goats)
    • Client A has 3 goats: $502.80
    • Client B has 2 goats: $335.20

Other Transportation Options

OUT OF STATE Transportation Requirements:
(1) CVIs are required for all out-of-state travel
(2) Blood testing may be required (please know your state's requirements)
(3) Buyers are responsible for all travel arrangements
(4) Transportation to airports or to meet line haulers is limited to after 4 pm on weekdays or anytime on weekends. 
(5) All transportation arrangements MUST be approved by me before confirming.
(6) I will facilitate when I can (e.g., schedule vet calls, try to bundle vet appointments to split call fees, etc.)
(7) I may be able to sell a used crate at 50% discount. I have A LOT floating around the farm. 

Ground transportation (e.g., line haulers)

  • 5 Star Livestock Transport (Amy Sporna) - (630) 962-8737 
  • Blarney Heights Farm Transportation (Brian Gorman) - (406) 544-9219
  • Nigerian Goat Express - 502 523-0869 - David Thomas - The express is a more spendy, but for the biosecurity mavens it's a great choice. What you're paying for is exclusive service. Instead of a crowded trailer, your goat experiences individualized care. Cross country is about $800ish.

Airlines:

Strict temperature restrictions apply, some airlines restrict to non-stop. 
American: https://www.aacargo.com/learn/animals.html ​
Alaska Cargo: https://www.alaskacargo.com/petconnect/howtotransport
​Delta: https://www.deltacargo.com/Cargo/​
United: https://www.unitedcargo.com/

​Details to consider for airshipping:
  • DEPARTURE airports: LAX (Los Angeles), SAN (San Diego), SNA (Orange County)
  • Purchase of a crate ($80-$100 est.)
  • CVI - veterinary call ($70 est) and CVI preparation ($55 est)
  • Airfare ($350-$500 est)
  • Delivery to airport (RT) (my mileage and time) - deliveries are bundled when possible and expenses split.