Going to collect my 3 Light Sussex pullets on thursday need advice

Hi everyone Im Freddy from the south east coast of Kent and after much thought and planning have decided to bite the bullet and get myself three chickens (light Sussex).
Im due to go and pick them up from a lovely lady not too far away from me but im not too sure as to what I should transport them in? A box? Cat basket? (which I only have oone of)

Could anyone advise me what whould be the better way as dont want their journey to be too sacry for them.  Spent a long time choosing a coop and run for them and dont want too make their first few moment with me to be moments of fear and axciousness!

My second question is ive been looking for a Poultry friendly wood stain for the coop! Most of them say animal friendly does this include my lil ladies?

I hope you guys can help me in some way.

Kind Reagrds

Freddy and my soon to be lil ladies (Pip, Squeek & Wilfred)

Hi, yes as stated above a cardboard box is fine as long as it is the right size.  You are likely to get one too big rather than too small as they can fit into small (but not cramped!) situations.  If you close the lid of the box they will think it is night time and this will settle them down.  Expect some poo in the box though!

Good luck with them, they really are great fun.

I have collected and delivered chickens in cardboard boxes and a cat basket - both are fine.
Regarding wood stain it is recommended that you look for one that says it is safe for bats, if it is safe for them then it will be safe for your girls