Moving Across The Country....

[JenBirdRansom]

I have about 22 chickens now. Much loved pets. There is a high probability that we could be moving from Washington State back to Wisconsin. I'd like to take 15 birds with me. How would one go about that? Can I put them 2 or 3 at a time into something along the line of rabbit transport cages? It would be about a 2 day drive since I drive straight through.

What do the experts here think? Advice??

 

[7L Farm]

I've never done what your trying to do but don't put them in the back of your truck are anywhere that gets to hot. They will need food & water. You could stop every couple of hours & give them water & feed. A dog kennel would work you can put them together. If you keep them covered like its dark they will relaxes & sleep. I'm happy to see that you want to take the flock with you. That's great. Treat them like you would treat your children while traveling & they should do fine.
Depending on how big the kennel is will indicate how many per kennel. Give them some room. Good Luck & if you do move let us know how the chooks do on the road. I've taken chickens in my car before & they usually just sit there. Put some towels in the kennel for them to lay on.