ClaudetteDay Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 to hold three chickens? i'm just wondering what size i should buy to transport my chickens. i found a good deal on amazon for a 24 inch crate £19.99. I've been wanting one of these for a while, for rescuing wild animals. or should i get the 36 inch? that seems pretty big though... nearly a metre! i don't want to get cardboard boxes because they won't last and i want to use the crate for different reasons. so i'd be investing my money into something much needed. many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raina Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 a pet carrier will do fine, i use the cat carrier that came with a kitten starter pack from argos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I think a 24 inch would be good for 2 chickens to be honest, if you want to put 3 in I'd for the larger one. Or a 24 inch one and a cardboard box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 oh, hang on, do you mean a 24 inch square crate or a cat carrier? If it's a crate then I should think it would be big enough for 3 chickens, I thought you meant a cat carrier. It's late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudetteDay Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 (edited) a pet carrier will do fine, i use the cat carrier that came with a kitten starter pack from argos for three chickens? or just one? i think i'll probably buy a 24 inch crate many thanks all Edited December 9, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudetteDay Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 oh, hang on, do you mean a 24 inch square crate or a cat carrier? If it's a crate then I should think it would be big enough for 3 chickens, I thought you meant a cat carrier. It's late haha don't worry this is the crate i'd be going for http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dog-Training-Cage-Carrier-24/dp/B002PWNOLI/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1260316454&sr=8-22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 that will be fine for transporting 3 chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raina Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 a pet carrier will do fine, i use the cat carrier that came with a kitten starter pack from argos for three chickens? or just one? i think i'll probably buy a 24 inch crate many thanks all I used it for 2 hens it could of easyly fit another chook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudetteDay Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 many thanks then i think the crate i've got my eye on should easily fit 3 chooks! much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 stick an old bit of carpet or underlay on the plastic bottom. It will stop them sliding about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 my transport boxes are 18x12x12 I made them from a photo out of a catolque both the places I got mine girls from put all 3 in one box been dark the settle down quickier I just put a couple of hand fulls of bedding in the bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I used a cardboard box!!!! I put 2 in each. Whatever you use though, the darker the better, as in the dark they will just settle and go to sleep for their journey home. It is far less stressful for them..... especially if you've a fair journey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbier Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I used a cardboard box!!!! Me too. Mind you, my newbies now hav access to a dog crate as part of their living quarters. I've made it nice and cosy and weatherproofed, with an aubiose litter tray and roosting bars. The pesky creatures are completely ignoring it and roosting on the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I just use an archive box if I'm moving more than one chicken. TBH, they are better off being slightly tighter packed if the journey isn't too long as they don't fall about so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudetteDay Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 thanks all for the replies i haven't bought the crate just yet. but i think i'll go for a cardboard box instead. i did think about them being use to the dark, so being in a crate might be slightly stressful for them. and purchasing a cardboard is much cheaper than buying the crate, which would have set me back £27! much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 They'll be much calmer being transported in the dark, just make sure to have plenty of air holes and a good bungee or tape to keep it closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudetteDay Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Cardboard boxes are also good, because you can dispose of them and any nasties that might be left with it hen you take the chooks out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 thanks all for the replies .i did think about them being use to the dark, so being in a crate might be slightly stressful for them. and purchasing a cardboard is much cheaper than buying the crate, which would have set me back £27! much appreciated both would be good, esp if you wanted the crate for rescuing other animals., as I suggested keep your eyes on freecycle... Plastic transport boxes and crates do come up on my local one. Just one little thing, the ex bats are not used to being in the dark, I have seen this commented before. They are kept in artificial daylight for longer than is natural, I think they only get something like 4 hours of night time in which to rest, if they can all crammed into that tiny space This ensures that the poor little souls keep laying and laying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I bought my chickens home in a cat carrier, they were nice and snug, the breeder said she liked to put them in quite tight as it was safer for them to travel this w3ay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beulah59 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I've just brought three new girls (Light Sussex) home in a pet carrier ... it was a tight fit, but they settled and travelled happily ... one of them even managed to find space to lay an egg!! (I'm so chuffed ... as they are POL birds, I wasn't expecting an egg for ages yet!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudetteDay Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 thanks all. very helpful advice! many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
