Traveling with chicks

[Chloe09]

We will be traveling out of town for Easter and are planning to take our 3 chicks with us. Our chicks are approx 3 weeks old. The trip will take us about 4 1/2 hours. Once we get there we will set up thier brooder (heat light, food, water, etc.). We plan to take our 3 chicks in a cat carrier. We will stop frequently for water and food breaks. What is the best way to keep them warm and will they be alright? Thanks for any suggestions!!!!

 

[FortWorthChicks]

You could get a converter plug for your cigarette lighter in your car and run a heating pad or something in the crate with them.

 

[Backyard Farm]

I use the one-time use handwarmers. When I send baby chicks home that I sell locally, I always put a handwarmer, at one end, plus shredded paper. The chicks are always toasty warm but can go to the "cool" end if they get too hot.

each handwarmer last about 8 hrs...

 

[Chloe09]

Thank you!!!!

 

[Backyard Farm]

I don't know how big the cat carrier is but it might be too big to be cozy enough. Maybe use a smaller cardboard box. ... would keep a more even temperature. I wouldn't worry about ventilation. Plenty of 02... and I am sure you will be opening once in awhile to check on them.

...just a thought