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Barnyard Buddies:  Moving chickens to new property....suggestions?  |
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midlifecrisisfarmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
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Barby
Caney
KS
USA
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 Posted - Mar 14 2012 : 6:30:06 PM
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We are moving in two weeks about 30 minutes away. We have six Black Australorps that are 2 years old. We are not moving our present coop but building a new one. My question is, will moving stress my hens so they stop laying? How do I move them with the least amount of stress. Should I move them after dark? Any advice is appreciated.
Barby
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
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tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Mar 14 2012 : 7:31:49 PM
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after dark is always to best way to move or add new chickens to a new coop, set their cages in the coop and leave them inside of them till morn...try to make new coop as similar as their old one, including feed and water placement, leave them alone as much as possible for a few days, till they are calm, you might get a few eggs the first day or two, since they could be developing at move time, some will slow down or stop, some will be fine in the egg department,some might start a stress molt also, either way, all will be back to normal soon...
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midlifecrisisfarmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
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Barby
Caney
KS
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2012 : 07:45:40 AM
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Thanks Tina!
I am looking for something to transport them in. Trying to round up a couple of larger sized dog crates. Thanks for your help!
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy
Central MN
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2012 : 7:52:21 PM
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We moved our flock (a bit more than a dozen from 1-3 yrs old) from one property to another an hour away and put the chickens in a coop that was totally different. We transported the chickens in an extra large dog crate and a couple other cages. This was middle of the afternoon. We didn't have any issues, but I really think it all depends on a lot of different things. I don't remember having a big wait on the return of egg laying, but I do remember that when we moved our first flock from their previous owners to our first coop, we didn't have eggs for probably three weeks. Good luck with everything!
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2012 : 8:47:43 PM
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if you can't move them when its dark try moving them in a dark covered container or dog kennel/crate....leave them in the truck or car after putting them in for a bit before you start driving will help also as they will settle down as if go to sleep for the night if its dark enough....i give less feed about 24 hours before I move them but lots of water.....& remove the feed 3-4 hours before I transport them to a new place....I also will set out a new treat into the new coop for them...like a few mealyworms in their feed dish or even a bit of raw oatmeal on top of their normal feed. I too, unlock the kennel/cage & open it inside the new coop but don't remove it until they decide they want to come out & check everything out.....some hens are more nervous than others & will not lay for a bit & others will have an egg laid the next day...do what you feel comfortable with, they will do their own thing in adjusting to the new home sooner than yoou know & be happy to have a new place to check out....Michele'
Chickens rule!
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crittergranny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laura
Lindrith
NM
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2012 : 8:56:02 PM
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Whatever you do , do please be careful not to let them get too hot. Chickens have a normally high body temperature and they will get hot very quickly especially if they are in a box or close to each other. And they can get too hot in a vehicle pretty fast too.
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midlifecrisisfarmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
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Barby
Caney
KS
USA
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Posted - Mar 16 2012 : 06:04:52 AM
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Thanks ladies! These are my first chickens and I have been amazed at how great they do even with my huge learning curve. They are awesome and beautiful creatures for sure!
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