Moving 800 miles with 10 chickens

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[RebelEgger]

Hello from Nova Scotia and welcome to BYC! You’ve joined a great and resourceful community! Enjoy your journey!

 

[Rldad1]

If you are crossing state lines, you may want to check the laws regarding transportation of birds. You should also be sure that you are legally allowed to move those birds due to some areas being under quarantine. Failure to check could subject you to fines and the loss of all your birds.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Welcome to BYC! So glad you decided to join us!

I would not have water in the crates because of spillage and wetting of bedding. Rather I would stop periodically and provide water.

I agree with this. This is my main concern. Even if you use nipples as you mention it would be pretty hard to get the water out in a moving truck, also I am sure the truck will shake and cause the nipples to leak.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi and welcome to BYC! Good luck with your upcoming move.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock!

I hope you enjoy BYC as much as we do!

 

[featherhead007]

I never had to move my birds that far (Thank God)

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

My neighbor moved her birds from CA to TN in a box truck. Every few hours they stopped at a rest stop and gave them water to keep the cages dry.