darciegray
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- Jun 1, 2021
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Hi everyone ![Smile :) :)](/styles/byc-smilies/smile.png)
My partner and I are relocating in December from Cairns, QLD to South Australia (about 2,600km). We have 6 hens, all around 2-3 years of age, who we love dearly and will definitely be bringing with us!
I was wondering if anyone else here has transported their chickens similar distance before, and how did you do it? The obvious option is to put them on a plane, which is a 3hr15m flight. I just wasn’t sure how unpleasant it is in the animal cargo hold for a chook, potentially being next to cats/dogs, changes in air pressure, bumps etc.
The other option is for us to hire a van or similar vehicle, put them in large cages in the back, and drive them down. The big issue here is that it will take us 3-4 days to complete the drive since it’s so far away (roughly 35hrs drive), so they’d be in the car for a long time.
If anyone has input that could point me in the best direction, it would be greatly appreciated! I don’t mind the cost/effort of either option, I just want to ensure the very best chance of all our ladies arriving safe and well, and ready to explore their new home!
Thank you all in advance!
Darcie
![Smile :) :)](/styles/byc-smilies/smile.png)
My partner and I are relocating in December from Cairns, QLD to South Australia (about 2,600km). We have 6 hens, all around 2-3 years of age, who we love dearly and will definitely be bringing with us!
I was wondering if anyone else here has transported their chickens similar distance before, and how did you do it? The obvious option is to put them on a plane, which is a 3hr15m flight. I just wasn’t sure how unpleasant it is in the animal cargo hold for a chook, potentially being next to cats/dogs, changes in air pressure, bumps etc.
The other option is for us to hire a van or similar vehicle, put them in large cages in the back, and drive them down. The big issue here is that it will take us 3-4 days to complete the drive since it’s so far away (roughly 35hrs drive), so they’d be in the car for a long time.
If anyone has input that could point me in the best direction, it would be greatly appreciated! I don’t mind the cost/effort of either option, I just want to ensure the very best chance of all our ladies arriving safe and well, and ready to explore their new home!
Thank you all in advance!
Darcie