Big Day coming up Saturday - advice please

[English Chick]

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Thanks Hoosier, I can't wait to see the expression on the other girls faces, when the newbies are well enough to be let out properly into the fresh air...can you imagine 50 hens storming out of the stables...Ok were out!!!!!! then shouts of cluck cluck whats that green stuff!!!! they have never seen grass....will have the camera ready it will be a fantastic day for them and me.

 

[English Chick]

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Thank you, am going to have to teach them a lot of things they have never done before, patience will be mine......cant wait!

 

[silkiechicken]

Best of luck!

They may very well be afraid of straw, grass, and all things "normal" for a good while and be hesitant to leave their coop. I personally would put them in boxes so they can't pile and suffocate each other just in case they get spooked in the back of the truck. Either way, good luck brining the babies home!

 

[English Chick]

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Good point Silkie will ponder on that thought tonight...never sleep properly anyway...

 

[horsejody]

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I agree. Also at this point in their life, cages are all they know. They might feel a bit less stress caged during the trip.

 

[English Chick]

Have pondered and agree cages may well be the best option - Thanks everyone for all the advice and kind words.

 

[maplesky7]

We've done it with 30 birds for a 45 min. trip.

There were about 3 maybe that went to the edge but we got them before they jumped off.

I don't see anything wrong with it.

Just makes sure everythings tight and secure.

me,
g

 

[Buff Hooligans]

I seem to remember some BYC people saying that their rescue chickens just sat in the coop in the corner for a few days until they got their wits about them. It took a week or so before they could cope with "the good life".

Good luck English Chick!

 

[BayCityBabe]

I would be surprised if you have many wild, escapees.
Please keep us posted on this good deed. And, photos, please!

 

[chick4chicks]

Bless You for rescuing these sweet hens. Wishing you the best wishes and good luck with your new girls. Keep us posted please.