Transporting to abattoir.

[Mark Pohl]

How many Cornish Cross will fit comfortably in a plastic transport crate? We have 20 birds close to finish and I’d like to buy proper crates this time. Used dog crates last time.

 

[iwltfum]

Depends on how big they are. I usually get 7 big ones in the crates. Sometimes that seems a bit tight depending on how far you will transport them, how long they will be in the crates, what temperatures/sun exposure you'll be dealing with. You dont want them to pile or get overheated due to crowding. The purpose-made crates are unnecessarily expensive imo. I've recently found a great alternative in a fishing industry crate that is almost the same size and I can get them for $20 each used (since I live in a fishing town). Dog crates are definitely annoying- heavy and bulky.

 

[RUNuts]

Dog crates are bulky and bigger than needed, but if they are already paid for, I'd use them especially for small batches. I've also transported in cardboard but those were 3 week olds.

Sorry, I don't know how many would fit in a crate. Best wishes