How do I evacuate my chickens

[Fluffy_the_chicken]

Cities 3 miles away from me are being evacuated and the sky is a maroonish color. What should I evacuate my chickens in. Boxes? Crates? Any suggestions?

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Cities 3 miles away from me are being evacuated and the sky is a maroonish color. What should I evacuate my chickens in. Boxes? Crates? Any suggestions?

Well ventilated anything that will retain them.. how many?

 

[Fluffy_the_chicken]

Well ventilated anything that will retain them.. how many?

I have 7

 

[Sixandahalfacres]

Wire dog crates? Or put them in boxes but make sure there are a lot of holes in the boxes so they are well ventilated... all the best

 

[One Lucky Momma]

Dog and cat crates. if none, laundry baskets with absolutely secure made-up lid.. if you have time, and you probably don’t, plastic tubs with large holes cut out and covered with screen or wire and duct taped. Wicker baskets with secureable lids.
GOOD LUCK. Got our hearts wrapped around you all!

 

[EggSighted4Life]

I have 7

That's not too many.

Just be sure they aren't so crunched together to cause over heating. Preferably tall enough to stand up in. But if not, then do what you need to short term and let them out as soon as it's safe to do so.

Use boxes with holes punched in. Dog crates, plastic totes with holes.. basically anything you can use AND fit in your vehicle.

Adding your general location might help folks make their best suggestion possible at a glance.

That looks pretty scary and horrid!

Do you already have a plan where to go?

I know some folks who can't get the animals in their car have simply turned them loose verses leaving locked in. Hopefully you won't face that sort of decision.

I don't get news, so hadn't realized how bad it is this year so far.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

No advice but I wanted to let you know that I (and many others) are keeping you in our thoughts and wishing you the very best. Stay safe!

P.S.
Lucky birds for you to think about them and look into what you need to do to keep them safe. So many don't consider them when they prepare to evacuate. Thank you!
My heart breaks for those who don't have an option to evacuate with their pets and belongings.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

That's not too many.

Just be sure they aren't so crunched together to cause over heating. Preferably tall enough to stand up in. But if not, then do what you need to short term and let them out as soon as it's safe to do so.

Use boxes with holes punched in. Dog crates, plastic totes with holes.. basically anything you can use AND fit in your vehicle.

Adding your general location might help folks make their best suggestion possible at a glance.

That looks pretty scary and horrid!

Do you already have a plan where to go?

I know some folks who can't get the animals in their car have simply turned them loose verses leaving locked in. Hopefully you won't face that sort of decision.

I don't get news, so hadn't realized how bad it is this year so far.

This just breaks my heart so much. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy.

 

[Chicalina]

Hope all is OK with your home, family and pets.

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

Do anything but a box. Even with holes they will overheat and die.
I'm sorry you have to go through this...