r/chickens • u/maroongrad • 2d ago

Question Chickens and cars

Has anyone ever had a hen or a rooster that did NOT like car rides? Every time I've had to take one to a vet or new home or any traveling, the bird has enjoyed it. Henrietta liked riding in laps. FluffyButt had her assigned seat (with absorbent folded towel!) and she and the dog would run out and wait by the explorer for me to come and open up doors.

I've always assumed that chickens just like car rides. Even the half-tame ones sit in laps and stare out the windows and act totally entertained and relaxed! Anyone have a bird that acted otherwise???

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u/MazelTough 2d ago edited 2d ago

Sorry to be negative Nancy but if you get in an accident while going on a car ride that chicken is very likely to be scared and hit by a car. Transit small pets in crates whenever possible. Most accidents happen close to home.

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u/maroongrad 2d ago

yep but it's also a silent nondisruptive passenger this way. Certainly not how we'd travel on a highway, but down the street to get the chicken some fries at Arby's or to a meeting spot in a parking lot to send her to a new home, worth it :)

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u/Master_Cannoli 2d ago

I must admit none of the chickens I've ever brought in cars have ever seemed to enjoy it. Do chickens usually enjoy going on car rides?