Bringing home a Roo- how to travel?

[RevlisRemmah]

I’m set to pick up a 17 month old Roo in the next week or two. I have a plan to integrate him with my 15 pullets over the course of weeks, but don’t have a great plan to get him here.

Should I just bring a dog crate with me? Cover it with a blanket or sheet? Should I put a bar in it so he can roost? Food? Water? Treats to sweeten him up? It’s not a far drive, just an hour and a half but I want to make it as easy and stress-free as possible.

 

[Buffbrahmasforever]

A dog crate with some shavings on the bottom is fine. You can add water if you want but it's not necessary.

 

[MarkJr]

I have a cat carrier that we use for single birds. As long as the temp is ok for you, it’s ok for them.

 

[HargroveOutdoors]

I have a nice tall tote with air holes. The kind that “locks” on the ends. You can put pine shavings in the bottom, slip the bird in and go. It’s easy to carry and works very well.

 

[IamRainey]

A dog crate with some shavings on the bottom is fine. You can add water if you want but it's not necessary.

Totally agree about the dog kennel and shavings. But I'd chunk up some watermelon or cucumber and put it in a dish instead of water. It will keep him hydrated. It won't slosh around. And if pieces get knocked out of the dish they'll be easy enough to collect before you rinse the kennel out again.

Ear plugs might not be a bad idea. He may not care for the ride. But he'll be OK.

PS Joking about the earplugs. You need to be able to hear traffic and any potential sirens.

 

[SBFChickenGirl]

Dog crate and shavings works well. I wouldn't worry about providing water during the ride because he might knock it all over, and he'll be fine for an hour and a half without anything. The less things in the crate for him to knock over the better.

 

[RevlisRemmah]

Totally agree about the dog kennel and shavings. But I'd chunk up some watermelon or cucumber and put it in a dish instead of water. It will keep him hydrated. It won't slosh around. And if pieces get knocked out of the dish they'll be easy enough to collect before you rinse the kennel out again.

Ear plugs might not be a bad idea. He may not care for the ride. But he'll be OK.

PS Joking about the earplugs. You need to be able to hear traffic and any potential sirens.

Great idea about the watermelon! I think I’ll do that. I didn’t even consider he would be squawking the whole way home! It should be an interesting ride

 

[aart]

Just a crate should work fine.
No need for feed or water.
Make sure it is level so he doesn't slide 'downhill'.
Chances are he'll hunker down for the ride.