09/14/2026
🐰 Fun Facts & Important FYIs from KD Farms Transport
This is a longer post, but several things need to be clarified in one place.
HEALTH CHECKS & WHY THEY MATTER
Transport is more than picking up a rabbit, checking a box, and driving to the next stop.
Transporters who perform health checks often communicate with one another about situations we have encountered. We compare experiences, discuss concerns, and learn what to watch for. That information helps us protect the rabbits already on board, the buyer’s investment, and ultimately the herds those rabbits are going home to.
Responsible rabbitries are upfront when something changes. If a rabbit becomes ill, develops sore hocks, has a structural concern, or simply should not travel, they communicate that and make arrangements with their buyer. That honesty and respect goes a long way.
If I refuse a passenger during a health check, my responsibility as the transporter has been fulfilled. Once the route has started, there are no transport refunds for a refused passenger. Any refund, replacement, credit, or other arrangement is between the buyer and seller.
HOW I USE INFORMATION SHARED WITH ME
When multiple transporters have similar experiences with a rabbitry, I pay attention.
That does not mean I automatically believe every story I hear. It means I may take extra precautions, double-check certain things, or decide that working with a particular individual or rabbitry is not the right fit for my business.
I no longer publish a blacklist or publicly blast people. If I choose not to work with someone, I simply say that I do not work with them and move forward.
Everyone will eventually have an issue arise in their barn. What matters most is how the issue is handled.
FIRST-TIME CLIENTS
Respect and kindness go a long way with me. If this is your first time using transport, I will gladly help you understand the process.
But please read the entire route post—not just the flyer.
The dates shown on route flyers are estimated dates until the route is finalized. Stops, dates, and route direction may change depending on bookings, demand, and what creates the safest and shortest ride possible for the animals.
Please share the original post from the KD Farms Transport Page instead of saving and reposting the flyer image. Flyers are updated as routes develop, and an old saved image can quickly become inaccurate.
Final ETAs are generally released approximately 10–14 days before the route begins, giving most clients time to make arrangements.
RESPECTING BUSINESS BOUNDARIES
I have been transporting for many years, and I take protecting my business, reputation, clients, and peace seriously.
If you want to know why I will not provide service to you, you are welcome to respectfully ask.
If the conversation turns into drama, arguments, public posts, or an attempt to stir the pot, access to my service will be removed.
I reserve the right to refuse service when I believe it is necessary to protect my business, my clients, or the animals entrusted to me.
Do not approach me looking for a fight. You will simply be blocked and we will both move on.
ROUTE FLYERS ARE ESTIMATES
I cannot stress this enough:
The dates on the original route flyer are estimates until route finalization.
Routes evolve as bookings come in. A stop may move to a different day. The route may reverse direction. A stop may be added or removed based on demand.
Sometimes changing the route means a rabbit spends significantly less time traveling, and animal welfare will always take priority over keeping a rough-draft route exactly the same.
Please read the post attached to the flyer for the most current information.
STOP REQUESTS
If you are seriously requesting a stop, please complete the requested form.
I receive a large number of messages asking:
“Can you add this stop?”
“Can you go here?”
“Can you swing through this town?”
Then many people never book.
My time is valuable. Stop requests are considered when there is legitimate interest and confirmed bookings—not simply because someone casually asked.
LOGISTICS & ROUTE FLOW
If I change your meeting location because the new route direction allows me to offer you something closer, understand that there is a logistical reason behind it.
Every route has to account for mileage, drive time, passenger load, fuel, tolls, rest periods, and the amount of time each animal spends traveling.
Sometimes the route that looks easiest on a map is not the route that works best once actual bookings are placed.
LONG-HAUL FEES & HOLE SIZES
Passengers traveling a particularly long portion of the route may have a long-haul fee when the route cannot reasonably be adjusted to shorten their trip.
Fuel, tolls, vehicle expenses, and time on the road continue to increase. If my pricing does not work for your budget, I completely understand—but you are welcome to use another transporter or make the trip yourself.
I may also recommend a larger hole size based on the animal and the amount of time it will be traveling.
There is a balance between providing enough room for comfortable movement and providing too much space. My recommendations are based on how I operate my routes and what I believe is appropriate for that passenger.
If I say no to a requested hole size, stop, or arrangement, please respect that decision.
There are several transport services available, and we do not all operate the same way. It is perfectly okay to choose the transporter whose policies and practices work best for you.
GOING FORWARD
The September route has been adjusted several times based on actual bookings and demand.
Going forward, routes will be posted with an initial direction and estimated schedule, then built and adjusted according to confirmed requests.
If you do not want to pay an applicable long-haul fee, use the recommended hole size, follow route changes, or operate within my policies, there are other transport options available.
📄 PEDIGREES & PAPERWORK
First and foremost, we live in a digital age. Whenever possible, pedigrees should be sent electronically directly to the buyer. Most pedigree programs and apps make it easy to send records digitally or transfer them across platforms.
As stated in my policies and on the transport forms submitted by clients, I am not responsible for lost or damaged pedigrees or paperwork. My responsibility is the health and safe transport of the passengers in my care.
If paperwork absolutely must travel with me, please make sure it is placed inside the bottom of the feed bag — yes, the BOTTOM of the feed bag — where it is less likely to be misplaced.
My strongest recommendation is still to send pedigrees electronically or use good old-fashioned mail.
Please also remember that I am working on a schedule at every stop. If we are talking, completing health checks, loading or unloading animals, and someone forgets to tell me there is loose paperwork traveling separately from the feed bag, I cannot guarantee it will make it to the buyer.
If paperwork is lost because it was not sent electronically, mailed directly, or secured according to my policy, it will be between the buyer and seller to arrange replacement copies.
🐰 My job is to safely transport your animals. Pedigrees and paperwork are ultimately the responsibility of the buyer and seller.
I appreciate every client who reads the information, communicates respectfully, arrives prepared, and understands that a tremendous amount of planning goes into every route.
At the end of the day, my priorities are simple:
🐰 Protect the passengers.
🏡 Protect the herds they are going home to.
🤝 Respect my clients.
🚐 Operate my business responsibly.
✌️ And protect my peace.
Thank you to everyone who continues to support KD Farms Transport and respects how I operate my routes.
