transporting chickens

hermon · « **on:** December 19, 2007, 10:47 »

As you all know we are moving to brecon area (wales) in january and will be taking our 6 ex-batts i think i will put them all in a large cardboard box with holes in :roll: the plan is to get them in the box when its dark as 1 or 2 i can't catch! the journey will be about 3 1/2 hours long any tips please, they will be on the back seat of the car.

SnooziSuzi · « **Reply #1 on:** December 19, 2007, 10:52 »

I'm sure you'll get more advice on this but I'd say that was OK if you put some straw in for them and don't leave too much room for them to move about.

Also (and I'm sure you would do this anyway) if you make sure the box is secured well using something like bunji straps it would stop the box from sliding.

Maybe take a break half way there and check on them. They'll just look at you with their heads cocked and beady eyes but at least you'll know that they are OK.

Good luck with the move!

WG. · « **Reply #2 on:** December 19, 2007, 10:52 »

Have all movement restrictions been lifted by Defra then?

GrannieAnnie · « **Reply #3 on:** December 19, 2007, 10:53 »

Hi Hermon, when I started to think about people buying my POL's, I looked into the box thingy, and apparently, just digging holes in a box is not good enough. The article said near the top of the box, cut oblongs about 1inch deep by 2 inches long at several places on each side of the box. put straw in the bottom and pack them in comfortably. don't worry about leaving room for movement or drink. I sometimes drop a little corn in, but they will lay down and go to sleep in the dark, but they must have their ventilation. Don't worry, they'll be fine!!!!

Fenland Girl · « **Reply #4 on:** December 19, 2007, 11:09 »

If we ever have to take our chickens anywhere we use a cat carrier - one of the rigid plastic ones. You can get them for about £10 - £15 in pet stores. You can fit two or three birds in depending on size. This would be easier to carry and won't get squashed like a cardboard box might.

GrannieAnnie · « **Reply #5 on:** December 19, 2007, 11:11 »

I think poultry movement is fine from surrey to Wales WG. Although I'm not too sure about East Anglia, although I do know Zone 3 has been taken off as my brother lives at Newmarket

hermon · « **Reply #6 on:** December 19, 2007, 11:17 »

:shock: didn't even think about movement restrictions! i will stick with the box as its big and strong i will put LOTS of ventilation in for them.
thank for the help

Jellyhead · « **Reply #7 on:** December 19, 2007, 19:45 »

I always use cat boxes too. Plenty of ventilation and yet easy to carry. Someone could probably lend you one if you didn't want to buy one

betty · « **Reply #8 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:30 »

I know a lady who shows her chickens, and she slices an orange into quarters, it gives them fluids, and little mess. wow I answered a question!FINALLY :shock: Where's Munty, he would be so proud of me

slowef · « **Reply #9 on:** December 20, 2007, 06:34 »

DEFRA has lifted all movement control bans as of today so you are fine.

Have a good move and be happy in your new home
xx

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