pollenbird Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Evening all, Just a quick ask. The chickens, eglu and run are going to my parents for chicken sitting duty while we're on holiday. We were going to move them in the evening when they're sleeping to try and avoid stressing them out too much - it's a 20minute drive. Is it best to move them in the eglu or take them out and put them in a separate box? I'd appreciate any advice. Many thanks, b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh sarah Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 i think i would be tempted to move them in the eglu, less stress and disruption, but i am sure someone with more experience will be along soon with words of wisdom sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 our chooks go over their Auntie Helen's for their hols. We take ours in pet carriers and they are fine. Never thought about taking them in the eglu.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I must admit I always put them in a cat carrier or cardboard box, but they're probably better off in the eglu cos they can grip the roosting bars when you go round corners instead of skidding around!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollenbird Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 Thanks everyone. I think we might brave the eglu...although I love the idea of them skidding around corners in cardboard boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 The Eglu will be heavier than you think.....I'd be inclined to put them in boxes. A 20 min journey will be no problem for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I thought about this myself - but you have to take the lid off the eglu to attach the run - so surely you cannot do this with the chooks inside? A cat box seems better. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Good point! Also, catboxes can be strapped in place using the backseat seatbelts, whereas the eglu would be loose and might shift alarmingly! A 20 minute drive is nothing, really - I have always had to go at least 30 miles to collect new chickens, and often further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollenbird Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 Dear all, Thank you so much for the comments...it's always good to be able to 'talk' through ideas with others in same boat! hmmm, hadn't thought through re-attaching run...but anyway, have sourced cardboard box and will use that tonight! Thanks again, xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Enjoy your holiday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...