newbie's 20 chickens killed by neighbors dog/moving new replacements/appreciate tips

[jeabjeab]

Hi Guys,
Newbie here, altho I've been lurking for years. As my title says, my 20 [just starting to lay] chickens were slaughtered by a couple of my neighbor's dogs [separate story] and I found some replacements on CL that are about the same age but need some TLC and more space. I asked the seller if he would give me a week to repair damage and sterilize my large enclosure and wondering if anyone can offer some tips on moving 20 [5 month old] birds and cause the least amount of stress.
It's only a 30 minute drive, so I was thinking it would be less stressful and easier to catch just after dark. Any other tips??
Thanks in advance.

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

I'm sorry for your loss welcome to BYC!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Hey there Hardware cloth maybe hotwire if the dogs are still around a gun

 

[pennyJo1960]

@jeabjeab What state might you be in ? Hardware cloth is minumum, Gun is what I would be ready with

 

[Cee]

Hi Guys,
Newbie here, altho I've been lurking for years. As my title says, my 20 [just starting to lay] chickens were slaughtered by a couple of my neighbor's dogs [separate story] and I found some replacements on CL that are about the same age but need some TLC and more space. I asked the seller if he would give me a week to repair damage and sterilize my large enclosure and wondering if anyone can offer some tips on moving 20 [5 month old] birds and cause the least amount of stress.
It's only a 30 minute drive, so I was thinking it would be less stressful and easier to catch just after dark. Any other tips??
Thanks in advance.

Don't have much to offer on less stressful traveling for the birds.
I had a bad experience bringing home unhealthy birds from CL. In case you haven't already, consider checking them over thoroughly before bringing them home. I'd ask to see where they were living too.

 

[Yardmom]

After dark will definitely make it easier to catch them. Hopefully that will be less stressful. Good luck.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

If you can keep them in the dark when being moved is good too, and pack them in more. Mine have less squabbles when packed together (especially only for 30 minutes) and in the dark

 

[EverythingDucks]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens!
I'm so sorry about your chickens.
I don't know much about chickens but I'm sure you'll find lots of help here!

 

[Isaac 0]

Hello, and welcome to the BYC community.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock!

Pull up a roost & enjoy your time here!