I'm getting a half-dozen 3 month old chickens on wednesday. We're driving about an hour and a half to pick them up. 2 are roos, the other 4 are hens. Can I get away with a couple of medium sized dog carriers and/or big cardboard boxes for transporting them back, or should everyone be separated? (This is, obviously, mostly a case of over-excitement and over thinking, I'm sure.)
Im sure one medium sized dog crate would be enough. It will keep them from moving around too much too. I would also throw a towel or something over it so it stays dark inside. Less stress on the birds.
Quote:It's an enclosed crate, though I'll still make sure to toss a sheet over it. My only *major* concern was the roosters going at it on the trip home. Though I suppose that's less likely at their age and in the dark. ...I'm such a dork sometimes. THANK YOU.
Quote:At 3 months old I don't think you should have too much trouble with 2 roo's together. Especially if they were raised together. Enjoy them :
I have put 9 twelve week old roos in a 2' x 2' box without any problem. Once the box starts moving they all tend to settle down and "roost" because they cannot keep their balance. This is especially true in a vehicle. Older chickens may try to establish a pecking order in the box if they are not use to being around each other. Had three hens in a big box with plenty of room but found blood splattered all over and an egg rolling around on one trip. It was just a bloodied comb, but it scared me.
