Thank you all for the helpful comments.
The dog kennel is one that has a metal bottom. I have put some cardboard on the sides, only about 1' high and I plan to put pine shavings on the bottom, the same ones that will be in their coop. I think I have that part covered.
They will be inside the...
I am a first time chicken owner and I will be getting 5 20 week old pullets in 2 weeks. I have to drive 5 hours to pick them up, at 5:30pm. I have a large dog kennel that I will transport them home in. I'm assuming I won't be able to put any food or water in the kennel with them because they...