Simon_and_Lynda Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I am taking the hens on 45 minute trip to the in-laws to be looked after for a week. Has anyone transported their hens in th eglu, or should I be putting them in a box? Any other tips? Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I have two boxes i bought from the Domestic Fowl Trust that i transport mine in and they are great. I suppose any box with a secure lid will do though Not too sure about leaving them in the eglu as if you take a corner too fast they may lose their balance more easily and bash up the inside of the eglu. You can always wedge boxes in the footwell of the rear of the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 When I acquired my second group of hens I got them from Sherburn In Elmet which is a good hour from Sheffield. I put them in cardboard carrying boxes which were £2 each from a Pets R Us type place. The were absolutely fine. I think they would be unsafe in the Eglu as they could be buffetted about. They were snug and quiet in the carrying boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine C Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Hi I would think they would be fine popping them into the eglu for the journey as long as the eglu is securely tucked into the car in some way so that it can't move about. I have recently aquired 3 girls who travelled from Horsham to Guildford in their orange bedroom and they were fine. When we opened the eglu they were all sitting down and not stressed at all. Not sure of the length of the journey but I would think equivalent to the proposed journey for your girls. I think that as they will be in relative darkness they will settle down for the journey so no dagner of bashing up the inside of the eglu . Plus maybe being in surroundings they know may also have helped. Anyway Emma - does your posting about taking corners too fast reflect the way you drive Surely not E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Anyway Emma - does your posting about taking corners too fast reflect the way you drive Surely not E Oh no you have found me out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine C Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Anyway Emma - does your posting about taking corners too fast reflect the way you drive Surely not E Oh no you have found me out! Oh yes, I've heard about your driving, in fact it's infamous: As my mum always used to tell me when I was a wee girl (a fair few years ago now!) and suspected I'd been up to no good (unbelievable!) 'be sure your sins will find you out' E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine C Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I think they would be unsafe in the Eglu as they could be buffetted about. They were snug and quiet in the carrying boxes. Probably depends if you drive like Emma and take speedy corners Seriously, my new girls were fine travelling in the eglu but I think whatever way you decide to transport them, in the eglu or boxes, going steady with the driving is obviously a big consideration. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Any dark box will be fine, but be sure to make some air holes. I use an archive box from work with a bungee to keep the lid on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I've chicken-sat twice, and the first timethe chickens arrived in their Eglu, after an hours drive, the second time they arrived in cat baskets. Neither seemed any happier, or more upset, than the other. When we have brought chickens home, we have always bought them from a breeder about 90 minutes drive from the house, and we have brought them home in abox. As long as there is enough ventilation for them, and not enough room for them to be thrown about, then I don't think they are too bothered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 if you have a cat box that is great too, we use those or , as Clare says, boxes with large cut out vents. happy travels BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Anyway Emma - does your posting about taking corners too fast reflect the way you drive Surely not E Oh no you have found me out! Oh yes, I've heard about your driving, in fact it's infamous: E When did you last travel in a car with me?? You seem to know me so well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine C Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 When did you last travel in a car with me?? You seem to know me so well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_and_Lynda Posted March 3, 2007 Author Share Posted March 3, 2007 Here's the update. I decided to put them in a box, so got one ready; poked air holes in it, put in a nice bed of straw and then tried to put the chickens in it. Oops. They are much bigger than I had expected, and wouldn't really fit in it together without really cramming them in So, into the eglu they went. And they were fine...in fact, weren't that keen to leave. Happily, they were not too traumatised as about an hour and a half after getting there one of them laid an egg. Then the other the next day and our first two egg day yesterday (shame we missed it). Anyway, I was careful not to drive like Emma, so I think that's the secret!!! Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Perhaps that could be our motto: "Don't drive like Emma" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine C Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Glad to hear that your girls had a good journey and have settled down well since. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Anyway, I was careful not to drive like Emma, so I think that's the secret!!! Simon Glad you drove safely and they arrived settled. My driving isnt that bad really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Very good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
