Poultry Carriers

Poultry Carriers

Whether you’re a backyard chicken keeper with a small operation or a professional with a huge poultry farm, you’ve probably had to transport birds between coops and elsewhere from time to time. Poultry carriers can make doing it much easier – shop a wide selection to help with your flock’s next relocation at Tractor Supply.

Relocate a Flock Safely and Efficiently

A poultry carrier is a crate or coop designed for confining domestic or wild fowl for short trips. It can provide a safe, hygienic and low-stress environment, plus help prevent escapes en route. Find the ideal solution to help carry your animals between facilities in our stock, which features the following:

Different Sizes to Accommodate Nearly Any Breed

Many carriers are single-use, letting you sequester just one bird, although some can accommodate several. Consider those that double as containers for moving small pets if you need to also relocate rabbits, hamsters or guinea pigs.

Travel-Ready Materials

If you’re looking for a sturdy, lightweight option for transporting avian species on repeat journeys, try a plastic carrier. Some snap together to make installation easy. Durable cardboard carriers, in contrast, are designed disposable for shorter-term use, although you may prefer one that’s reinforced if you want it to have some extra strength and protection to stand up to a larger bird.

Go-Anywhere Designs

If you want an option that makes loading and unloading fowl less work, consider a carrier with multiple doors, lids or other access points. For longer rides, look for one that’s ventilated with holes or a mesh grid, helping to ensure that air circulates well enough for your animals to stay comfortable.

Easy to Move, Clean and Store

To make transport more efficient, select carriers that can be stacked during use and folded up or collapsed afterward for compact storage. They’ll go a long way toward helping save space both in your vehicle and back at the run. Need to take care of messes on the go? Choose those with pads or washable poly liners, which can take a lot of the hassle out of it.

Frequently Asked Questions About Poultry Carriers

How many birds can fit in a poultry carrier?

Follow manufacturer recommendations on how many you can move per carrier. Generally, carriers are large enough for just one, two or three chickens, depending on the design. Because birds taken out of their comfort zones can sometimes end up stressed and prone to injury, you can help prevent this by avoiding overcrowding in the carrier.

How can I ensure my animal’s safety and comfort inside the carrier?

For starters, keep their travel environments dark and limit how often you handle them. You should also make sure they aren’t exposed to any sharp edges or latches that could injure them during the ride. During hot weather, ensure adequate airflow to help keep them from overheating, but if it's cold out, you may want to insulate the storage area from drafts and wind.

Shop Carriers for Poultry, Gamebirds and Waterfowl at Tractor Supply

Planning on bringing chickens or geese to and from competitions for display? Perhaps you’re considering taking ducks or turkeys to markets for sale or processing. Rely on the poultry and chicken carriers from our inventory to help you move them. Check them out at your local Tractor Supply store or order online now.