Post in your State thread if you haven't already. Let them know that you're willing to take any retiring hens or any other birds that might headed to freezer camp. :)
Maybe try posting in your State thread to find someone closer: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=127943
I have a question though. If you’re willing to pay for shipping, why not pay for chickens who are closer? It'd be less stressful for them if you buy them closer then to...