Any tips/guidance on how to successfully make a long drive with a one week old chick?

[UneggspectedChickenLady]

We received 4 chicks yesterday, lost one of our girls this morning and it looks like we are going to lose our little roo as well. We have the chance to pick up a one week old roo of the same breed, but he’s 5.5 hours away. Does he even have a chance to make the drive? If so, what would you recommend beyond keeping the seat heater on and ensuring it’s warm in the truck? The owner is offering to give us two in case one doesn’t make it, but then we would have to rehome one down the line…

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

I would see if they can hold him a couple weeks longer. That’s a long drive. Shipped chicks survive because for a few days after hatch they don’t need to eat but usually when I transport chickens they don’t eat much. I don’t think the stress would be good for a tiny one. If you decide to do it make a mash of chick starter and water and have it ready in the box or whatever you’re taking him in and dip his beak in it so he knows what it is. A little Nutri-drench wouldn’t hurt either

 

[WoDia]

We received 4 chicks yesterday, lost one of our girls this morning and it looks like we are going to lose our little roo as well. We have the chance to pick up a one week old roo of the same breed, but he’s 5.5 hours away. Does he even have a chance to make the drive? If so, what would you recommend beyond keeping the seat heater on and ensuring it’s warm in the truck? The owner is offering to give us two in case one doesn’t make it, but then we would have to rehome one down the line…

He should be fine. Take food and water with you. You can do some stopovers to give him water as well. I had 3 cockerels driven to me in E Ohio from the U.P. last year. They did terrific. Let us know how it goes. As long as the truck’s warm, he’ll be fine.