Shipping 7-1/2 week old pullets

[Holiday Hatch]

This is my first shipment of any chickens.  Next week I'm shipping three 7-1/2 week old pullets Express Mail from Northern California to a very cold climate.  Any advice on what to put in their box with them?  I'm planning on a quartered apple or two, and maybe some orange wedges?  I don't want it to damage the box  because it's not allowed, but I don't want them to get dehydrated.  Thanks - Linda

[John]

Sounds good...not too much as you said.  If they have feed and water before leaving they should do fine.  A little fast won't hurt.

[Mike Gilbert]

The softer, juicier apples work good, but they should be introduced to them before they go in the box so they know enough to pick at them.  I don't know about the oranges, as they might be too juicy?

[jeeperspeepers-r4us]

I do cucumbers , they hold the moisture very well.
Even though it is against the rules.
I also tape the bottom of the box with shipping tape and put oatmeal mixed in with the straw pad.
grogel plus is also good if they get used to eating it be for you ship.