Transporting birds

[EngeFamilyFarms]

Hi there, I am taking my first batch of 30 meaties and 1 of our bb turkeys to the butcher. What is the best way to transport them?(the butcher is 50 minutes away). Thanks for your help!!

 

[The Phantom]

Some dog crates?

 

[EngeFamilyFarms]

Some dog crates?

I have 30 chickens and a turkey. Not sure if a dog crate is big enough

 

[JedJackson]

I would think you could use regular boxes, so long as they have newspaper on the bottom and ventilation holes on the sides before sealing them up.

 

[Mosey2003]

You could get an actual chicken crate. Then just a dog crate for the turkey. Boxes would be better though because you have to bring the crates back with you. The one time we took birds to a place my plastic dog crate ended up covered in blood and was not fun to transport home in my nice SUV! If you use crates, bring a tarp just in case.

 

[jonezjollyfarm]

I transported a few roosters here recently and used printer paper boxes. Poked holes in the lid put some hay in for comfort and tape the lid on so they couldn't pop out and surprise me while I was driving. I put them in separate boxes to be sure they couldn't kill one another in the box and moved them while it was dark to not stress them out more than necessary.

 

[Northern.Ontario]

Get chicken crates from the butcher. Use a dog crate for the turkey.

 

[The Phantom]

I have 30 chickens and a turkey. Not sure if a dog crate is big enough

Several dog crates or boxes with holes.

 

[oldrooster]

I go to an auction that sells chickens, and boxes with holes, chicken crates, pet carriers, dog crates, and also scrap fencing (like old fence that has been replaced or the last bit off a roll) made into a box is common place for hauling them there and back to people's homes...