What to put in shipping box with chickens???

[k625]

You guys were all such a help, and told me that I could put 2 silkie hens in the single horizen shipping box. I had recieved my 2 polish hens in it previously the year before.

I know you put shavings in the bottom, but what do you guys usually use for a water source? Fruits, veggies? I heard some people put in a damp sponge for moisture? Any help would be appreciated!! Thanks so much!

 

[conny63malies]

I would put in a apple cut in half.

 

[MoodyChicken]

Apple! Some feed companies sell a mushy protein gel meant for chicks and shipped birds. It has all the nutrients a bird would need. You could get that too.

 

[EweSheep]

apples and grapes, strawberries are ok.

NO melons of any sort, they reeked even after a day and half of shipping. UGH! And messy on the bottom.

No sponges or liquid in the box otherwise the USPS will deliver the box back to you.

 

[Tuffoldhen]

I use Apples cut in half, grapes.

 

[k625]

Great! Thanks guys so much!!!!

 

[horsejody]

I had a cockeral delivered to me once that had tomato slices with him.

 

[chickenwhisperer123]

You guys just set the apple in the box?
I guess I never thought about shipping adult birds!

 

[hennypenny9]

Hey, I have a dumb question, but how do the chickens see the apple in a dark box? I'm not doubting that they do, 'cause you're the experts, but...

 

[EweSheep]

Oh yeah, tomatoes will do too!

If they can not see, then at least they can smell, can't they? I usually put in front of the bird when I put the fruit in them and close it up.

Most of the time they will sleep thru the delivery routes so I dont think they mind it much.