darciegray
Hatching
- Jun 1, 2021
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Hi everyone
My partner and I are relocating in December from Cairns, QLD to South Australia (about 2,600km). We have 6 hens, all around 2-3 years of age, who we love dearly and will definitely be bringing with us!
I was wondering if anyone else here has transported their chickens similar distance before, and how did you do it? The obvious option is to put them on a plane, which is a 3hr15m flight. I just wasn’t sure how unpleasant it is in the animal cargo hold for a chook, potentially being next to cats/dogs, changes in air pressure, bumps etc.
The other option is for us to hire a van or similar vehicle, put them in large cages in the back, and drive them down. The big issue here is that it will take us 3-4 days to complete the drive since it’s so far away (roughly 35hrs drive), so they’d be in the car for a long time.
If anyone has input that could point me in the best direction, it would be greatly appreciated! I don’t mind the cost/effort of either option, I just want to ensure the very best chance of all our ladies arriving safe and well, and ready to explore their new home!
Thank you all in advance!
Darcie
My partner and I are relocating in December from Cairns, QLD to South Australia (about 2,600km). We have 6 hens, all around 2-3 years of age, who we love dearly and will definitely be bringing with us!
I was wondering if anyone else here has transported their chickens similar distance before, and how did you do it? The obvious option is to put them on a plane, which is a 3hr15m flight. I just wasn’t sure how unpleasant it is in the animal cargo hold for a chook, potentially being next to cats/dogs, changes in air pressure, bumps etc.
The other option is for us to hire a van or similar vehicle, put them in large cages in the back, and drive them down. The big issue here is that it will take us 3-4 days to complete the drive since it’s so far away (roughly 35hrs drive), so they’d be in the car for a long time.
If anyone has input that could point me in the best direction, it would be greatly appreciated! I don’t mind the cost/effort of either option, I just want to ensure the very best chance of all our ladies arriving safe and well, and ready to explore their new home!
Thank you all in advance!
Darcie