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

[U_Stormcrow]

I’ll try thanks

"Try" on the van.

"DO" on the testing. Or rehome them.

If the first doesn't work, the only thing risked is your birds. (and its a BIG risk to them).

If the second isn't done, you risk the flocks of every State you cross along the way. Ask the people in Arizona or Utah how they felt about euthanizing their flocks after someone in CA decided to take birds out of State w/o testing, or the commercial producers who destroyed millions of birds after vND/END spread from a backyard flock to theirs.

 

[PolishAllTheWay]

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.

Thanks!

 

[Krugerrand]

"Try" on the van.

"DO" on the testing. Or rehome them.

If the first doesn't work, the only thing risked is your birds. (and its a BIG risk to them).

If the second isn't done, you risk the flocks of every State you cross along the way. Ask the people in Arizona or Utah how they felt about euthanizing their flocks after someone in CA decided to take birds out of State w/o testing, or the commercial producers who destroyed millions of birds after vND/END spread from a backyard flock to theirs.

re-homing really isn't a bad thing. Consider the age of the chickens and how many years they have left to live anyway. Starting new wouldn't be a terrible thing. And somebody local could be good to them.

 

[Brooks_]

re-homing really isn't a bad thing. Consider the age of the chickens and how many years they have left to live anyway. Starting new wouldn't be a terrible thing. And somebody local could be good to them.

One would think it should be easy to find a home for a flock, as opposed to a single roo.

 

[aart]

Well thats good, because that is illegal

It wasn't back then.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

It wasn't back then.

Not when I did it either.

We are showing our ages, @aart

 

[Brooks_]

It wasn't back then.

Probably was. Just not enforced.

 

[Danielpn]

I think covered tightly with a canvas tarp, they got a good chance. I think the blue plastic stuff will be too noisy and thus stressful. They don't have to be on the top. Out of the wind, but still in open air, will be ok. Under the cowl (is that what it's called?) of the boat might work. Under the desk or table. Good Luck. Check on 'em often.

 

[Hayden Goseek]

How about 1600+ miles in a rocking chair on a 1921 Olds:
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I remember watching the original series in '62. (Donna Douglas played HS volleyball with my mom in B. Rouge.) People who knew her said she really was the sweetest thing.

 

[PolishAllTheWay]

It wasn't back then.

I think covered tightly with a canvas tarp, they got a good chance. I think the blue plastic stuff will be too noisy and thus stressful. They don't have to be on the top. Out of the wind, but still in open air, will be ok. Under the cowl (is that what it's called?) of the boat might work. Under the desk or table. Good Luck. Check on 'em often.

We will be! Thanks!