- Feb 27, 2014
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HI
I am thinking about getting some chickens and so am doing my research. I am wondering if it is reasonable considering our lifestyle. We have a summer cottage and are away often. I am not opposed to having two coops (one there, one here) but is it reasonable to load them up and move them every four days for the summer? I am only considering 4 birds. I have learned already today (from this web site
) that there are calmer birds so would assume this is a high priority in choosing a breed.
Being very new to this I am wondering if it is even practical. I am thinking a dog transport kennel would work for the 1 hour drive. Would it be too much stress for them? Would they get used to it? Would it mess up the egg laying? Or are there feeders where they can be left alone for that long without daily maintenance? This is only for 2 months of the year. Otherwise, we are around here most of the time.
I might be able to get a neighbour to check on them once a day but doubt he would be thrilled about doing much with them ie feeding.
So what do you think?
This site looks well done and a lot of fun. The only reason that my wife has given the green light to chickens is if I can build a "cute" coop that she has found a few photos of.....;-) That will be the first task....
Thanks
Cheers
I am thinking about getting some chickens and so am doing my research. I am wondering if it is reasonable considering our lifestyle. We have a summer cottage and are away often. I am not opposed to having two coops (one there, one here) but is it reasonable to load them up and move them every four days for the summer? I am only considering 4 birds. I have learned already today (from this web site

Being very new to this I am wondering if it is even practical. I am thinking a dog transport kennel would work for the 1 hour drive. Would it be too much stress for them? Would they get used to it? Would it mess up the egg laying? Or are there feeders where they can be left alone for that long without daily maintenance? This is only for 2 months of the year. Otherwise, we are around here most of the time.
I might be able to get a neighbour to check on them once a day but doubt he would be thrilled about doing much with them ie feeding.
So what do you think?
This site looks well done and a lot of fun. The only reason that my wife has given the green light to chickens is if I can build a "cute" coop that she has found a few photos of.....;-) That will be the first task....
Thanks
Cheers