can you ship chickens?

[penut1799]

Hi! We are planning to maybe move soon and was wondering, can i ship my hens?

 

[EweSheep]

Yes you can!

However you are in FL, so it would be prudent to wait until in the fall or when temps get to the 80's to have a safe travel. Paperwork from the vet would be a good idea for health papers or if you are NPIP certified, depending on what state you are heading for.

Good luck!

 

[penut1799]

oh yay! Thank you!

 

[columbiacritter]

It's EXPENSIVE!

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

It's VERY expensive if you use the Postal Service, and I doubt most other carriers would take them at all

 

[EweSheep]

True!

Is there a way you can travel WITH them? Unless you are flying or going by bus. I say chickens are good travelers!

 

[Denninmi]

I wouldn't trust animals that I am emotionally attached to to the US postal service or a shipping company. Too many horror stories. Bad enough when they kill something you ordered from a hatchery or breeder, but if its your beloved pet ....

See if you can't take them with you when you move. You could probably take them in a pet carrier with an absorbent bedding, make sure they have water, and limit food to just a light feeding when on the road to avoid having to clean the carrier too often.