Tips & Tricks for moving with chickens?

[Daddas1Punkin]

Well next month we say 'goodbye' to this current house, and 'hello' to the house of our dreams! Well, I would like to know anything I should about moving with chicks & chickens. Would someone like to help please?
We have a month till we move in (the first week in April) and about two weeks to fix it up a little.

Will the chickens do okay? I know the babies won't care, but I don't know about the big chickens. Also, do think they should be moved in crates/boxes or be moved in a box truck in their coop? Would they do fine in their coop in the truck? Do you think? lol Sorry for all the questions, and thanks for the help!

 

[devora]

To clarify, you are moving your entire coop?!

Depending on how far, I'd lean towards putting them in closely confined boxes so they don't get tossed around in the move. I have moved my birds and that worked well.

Also, I did it at sunset so they were calm and settled.

Good luck and congrats on getting yer dream house!!

 

[Egghead_Jr]

Boxes are the way to go. The lid, or folded together flaps, keeps them dark and calm and if short enough keeps them in a stable sitting position. That's the way I'd go for anything less than 5 or so hours away.

 

[donrae]

I agree with the boxes. If it's a smaller, confined space, and dark, it tends to keep the birds calmer. Just be sure there is ventillation, of course. They're fine without food or water for a few hours, this time of year I'm guessing it's not too warm, depending on where you are. Cardboard boxes or larger dog crates work well. Good luck on your move.

 

[Lollipop]

Boxes are good. Put some hay on the bottom for traction. No food or water............Pop