The Happster
Happs
I don't think either is a great solution. 400km is quite a way for the birds. Is there a coop there?
If your neighbor has a separate pen for your birds it could work, but I don't suppose he does. I would be extremely worried about that young chick, and even about the hens a bit.
What are your hens like with the chick?
Have they been together?
What is your pen like? Could you leave the other adult hens behind, stocking up on food and water, and ask your neighbor to look after them? How long will you be gone?
If your neighbor has a separate pen for your birds it could work, but I don't suppose he does. I would be extremely worried about that young chick, and even about the hens a bit.
What are your hens like with the chick?
Have they been together?
What is your pen like? Could you leave the other adult hens behind, stocking up on food and water, and ask your neighbor to look after them? How long will you be gone?