We'll be moving (back, permanently) into our new home, probably by the upcoming weekend, I'll be bringing my entire flock along obviously so I thought I'd ask if anybody has any experience moving with their birds.
What's the best practice in moving a flock? Are there any precautions I can take to reduce stress on the birds?
I've successfully reduced my flock to a number I feel comfortable moving with and having to care for over the winter. 1 mature rooster with 14 hens, as well as a grow out pen containing 11 just over 2 month old (fully feathered) Orpington chicks. We're putting the finishing touches on their new coop at the new place and it should be ready for them by mid week.
I've got 2 very large dog crates that I plan on moving the birds to their new homes in, this was the simplest and most economical idea that I could come up with. I guess I'll just be making lots of trips back and forth between the two homes until all the birds have been brought over.
Thoughts? Suggestions? Tips?
What's the best practice in moving a flock? Are there any precautions I can take to reduce stress on the birds?
I've successfully reduced my flock to a number I feel comfortable moving with and having to care for over the winter. 1 mature rooster with 14 hens, as well as a grow out pen containing 11 just over 2 month old (fully feathered) Orpington chicks. We're putting the finishing touches on their new coop at the new place and it should be ready for them by mid week.
I've got 2 very large dog crates that I plan on moving the birds to their new homes in, this was the simplest and most economical idea that I could come up with. I guess I'll just be making lots of trips back and forth between the two homes until all the birds have been brought over.
Thoughts? Suggestions? Tips?
