Hello from Missouri-but moving to Oregon need advice

from washington state glad you joined us!
As far as picking up illnesses it would be no different then them in your back yard from the wild birds that fly in and out. The antibiotics that is in the feed is more for upper respiratory infections etc. It would not hurt to place them on this type of feed. I would be more concerned with a hen becoming egg bound. Stress of a car moving and not drinking enough fluids. I would make sure that when you stop that the hens have a options to lay in a quiet place that is somewhat darker and make sure you give them foods that have a lot of moisture in them grapes, apples etc. even taking there normal feed and making a warm mash is helpful. I hope your new move is exciting! Good luck!

 

x2. Whatever you're feeding them now, continue to feed them the same thing, less stress. You can also give them fresh lettuce to eat. You can use old newspaper to catch droppings at the bottom of the cage, then put the soiled paper in a plastic garbage bag and tie it off once it's filled. Keeping them hydrated is paramount, as mentioned by kidcody. Good luck and welcome to BYC.

 

Hi and from Ohio. So glad you joined. Good advice given. Good luck, they should be fine.

 

& from Alabama. Glad you joined us. Good luck with the move

 

Hello and welcome from Southwest Ohio...glad you joined. Best of luck on your trip

 

Welcome to BYC!

Keep feeding the same thing. New feeds will cause more stress then they need.

In my own opinion, I think exercise would be good for them (as long they can't run away).

It may get pretty stinky in there. I can't really think of anything that would help that. We have always traveled with the chickens in the back of the trailer.

as far as loosing a chicken, I don't think you will. The exercise and fresh air will help a lot.