Moving

[can't get enough chicken]

I am moving and I have four chickens. What is the best way to transport them?

 

[FireTigeris]

cat carrier?

one of those cardboard pet taxi from Pet-co or petsmart?

 

[can't get enough chicken]

will that be too small or will they be fine in there for 20 minutes?

 

[TinkleTurkey]

A cardboard box with hay in the bottom. Darkness helps birds remain calm and relaxed during a strange experience.

Smaller is best, so they wont tumble around so much. It should be just big enough for them to stand and turn around.

 

[BarefootMom]

is there any way you can move them at night? That would be the best time to move them. I would use a pet carrier or even just cardboard boxes with air holes cut out.

 

[schellie69]

I brought my starter pullets home in the back of my suv 3 times it was a 30 min trip no problems just clean up the poop I did put papers down.

 

[can't get enough chicken]

Thanks! How long can you keep a chicken in a box like that before they get too upset?

 

[FireTigeris]

can't get enough chicken :

will that be too small or will they be fine in there for 20 minutes?

I think those pet taxi from petco/petsmart where ever for cats would be fine... dark and recyclable.

They will be upset at first, then get quiet... I would keep them there less then 2 hours.​

 

[can't get enough chicken]

Ok Thanks. Any other advice to keep them calm?

 

[TinkleTurkey]

Also, if you don't have hay, put a bunched up towel in their box or carrier. They feel much more secure when they have something to grip with their feet.