If you do a Google search on 'shipping boxes for live animals" (or chickens) it comes up with quite a few responses. I know the USPS accepts live adult chickens but you must use Express Mail. I've seen cardboard boxes and plastic and wire kennels as well, it depends on how far the roo will be going. Shipping is expensive, so be ready for that! *gulp*

Make sure the box is sturdy, that you provide a moist food such as an apple cut into quarters (not halves, as these can flip over and stick themselves down). Apple or fresh corn on the cob (cut up into a single 'cobette' size so as not to brain the chicken!) provides food, water and entertainment for the trip. You should also make the box small enough so the bird can't slide around and get hurt, even to the point of folding his tail under him if need be. Remember that the box will be undergoing rough handling, and the box may get flipped over. Mark it "Live Animal" all over. When you use the USPS, make sure the recipient's local office knows that they are expecting a live chicken, so the post office can call them when he arrives--sometimes this is at 3AM, so be prepared! :)

Shipping is very hard on birds, so make sure you have all the bases covered to give him the best opportunity of surviving the trip. We've had discussions about shipping live birds here before, if you search the archived pages you may find some more info.

Good luck!

Velvet ~:>