How do you go on vacation with chickens?

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Themellowyellows said:
Hi!
Im planning a 2 week vacation this summer to Europe. We dont have familly near by, so I am wondering how in the world I would go with chickens that need to be treated like royalty. So how in the world would I do this? Thanks!
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You would need to figure out how much food/water they go through.

For example, I have to fill my feeder every week and the waterer every three days.

Then you would determine how much they need for two weeks, and then give them at least a week’s extra.
 
Themellowyellows said:
Hi!
Im planning a 2 week vacation this summer to Europe. We dont have familly near by, so I am wondering how in the world I would go with chickens that need to be treated like royalty. So how in the world would I do this? Thanks!
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I wonder about that for myself.
Vacation is an alien topic to me because I have not been on a vacation for the last.....6 years +/-, that was since I started my 1st flock of 6 chickens. Over the year, I am so addicted to chickens that my flock increased, now I am at the stage NO MORE, I am being firm with myself.
I hope you find a good outcome for your chickens and you.
 
I would arrange to have someone stop by on some regular basis. If you don't have family or a friend close-by, almost any pet sitter will do this.

When I travel, I pay to have some one stop by once a day to make sure there is fresh food and water, and scrap off the poop boards as needed. Once a day is probably overkill, but I like the peace of mind.
 
SkyAJK said:
I wonder about that for myself.
Vacation is an alien topic to me because I have not been on a vacation for the last.....6 years +/-, that was since I started my 1st flock of 6 chickens. Over the year, I am so addicted to chickens that my flock increased, now I am at the stage NO MORE, I am being firm with myself.
I hope you find a good outcome for your chickens and you.
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Thank you!! I mean... It sure is a vacation, walking to the chicken coop? All those fluffy butts are almost as pretty as a waterfall!
 
Morrigan said:
I would arrange to have someone stop by on some regular basis. If you don't have family or a friend close-by, almost any pet sitter will do this.

When I travel, I pay to have some one stop by once a day to make sure there is fresh food and water, and scrap off the poop boards as needed. Once a day is probably overkill, but I like the peace of mind.
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I would cry... What if they forget lol!
 

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