Moving across country taking chickens with me 2500 miles...

[PolishAllTheWay]

Why in the wide world of sports are you leaving Oregon??? You're giving up Rain, Icestorms, the odd Volcano and Earthquake for what???? Heat, Humidity and Hurricanes????

Just joking. I hope you and your flock have a safe trip

Lol ikr. I hate wind, storms, tornadoes. But I’m conservative and love me some BBQ so I think I’ll fit in good with my flock hehe

 

[PolishAllTheWay]

Am I dating myself if what first comes to mind is Animal from the Muppets calling out "ROAD TRIP!!!!" and then seeing this being pulled along ...
View attachment 2702639

But, didn't Gonzo have the chickens?

Lol

 

[Hayden Goseek]

But, didn't Gonzo have the chickens?

Gonzo had a Leghorn girlfriend 'Camilla'. Except when he accidentally dated one of her friends since they "all looked alike".
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgur...=0CAMQxiAoAGoXChMI0LCE9cD98AIVAAAAAB0AAAAAEAI

 

[aart]

I guess you youngsters never rode in the back of a pickup?

Am plenty old enough to have ridden in the back up of pickup trucks.....but not for 2500 miles.

 

[PolishAllTheWay]

Am plenty old enough to have ridden in the back up of pickup trucks.....but not for 2500 miles.

Well thats good, because that is illegal

 

[Krugerrand]

Well thats good, because that is illegal

How about 1600+ miles in a rocking chair on a 1921 Olds:

 

[Krugerrand]

May want to check:
http://www.mbah.ms.gov/regulations/regulations_html/ch12.htm
and reach out to relevant contacts:
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/contacts/field-operations-districts.pdf

 

[U_Stormcrow]

I was coming to say something about the importance of getting your birds tested before crossing State lines, but I see @Krugerrand not only beat me to it, but helpfully provided relevant links. Being entirely unneeded, I'm stepping away.

Safe travels, may everything arrive in the condition it left - and yes, its going to be very stressful for the birds - put them in the van if you can.

 

[PolishAllTheWay]

I was coming to say something about the importance of getting your birds tested before crossing State lines, but I see @Krugerrand not only beat me to it, but helpfully provided relevant links. Being entirely unneeded, I'm stepping away.

Safe travels, may everything arrive in the condition it left - and yes, its going to be very stressful for the birds - put them in the van if you can.

I’ll try thanks

 

[Weeg]

You are putting them in the van, or you possibly will? I don't want to grill you or anything, surly you have a lot to transport, and only so much room. You serisouly need so consider being 100% certain they will be in the van though.
Chickens hate change, I once re homed 3 hens that had to travel for an hour and a half in the back of a truck. They were in a plastic dog crate that as stationed right up against the back of the truck as a wind block though, so they were just fine.
That is MUCH to far for those hens to be comfortable, or even possibly survive in the back of a truck. If you love them like children, you will find a way to get them in the van, because if you had children, would it be safe to strap them on the flat bed trailer, cover then in a trap because you wanted to fill the seats with supplies? No.
Again, sorry if I sound harsh or rough, I don't mean to, just trying to paint a picture of how important it is that you get them in the van, its important.

Otherwise, I bet you could use straw for the base of the crate. That will stay in there better and be comfortable for them. Straw or an old towel would probably work to. Something they can scratch up would be nice though, as thats familiar to them. Safe travels.