JD Vance installs custom chicken coop at Naval Observatory and will personally care for birds

Fox News ^ | 9 Jun, 2026 | Alexandra Koch

[MtnClimber]

A custom, American-made chicken coop has been installed at the historic Naval Observatory, the official residence of Vice President JD Vance.

To respect the heritage of the site, the coop was designed to match the architectural elements of the historic facility, a spokesperson for the vice president told Fox News Digital.

A source familiar with the project noted the coop was built at no cost to American taxpayers.

The coop was crafted by Carolina Coops, an American-owned, family-operated small business that has spent the last 18 years handcrafting premium chicken coops in the U.S.

Founded in 2008 by Matt and Gnon DuBoise, the company began as a personal quest for fresh eggs and grew into a globally recognized business known for its craftsmanship, woodworking and animal care.

[wardaddy]

Roosters can be really mean
Like Hitler on tequila

[Diana in Wisconsin]

“They all sort of agreed that the only females that were worth a lick, and that could be counted on, were farm girls.”

I was in the very first Training Battalion of co-ed Army Basic Training, 1979, Fort Jackson, SC.

I had NO problems with the ten mile road marches, learning to fire an M-16, tossing grenades, land navigation...but it was VERY tiring dragging all those City Boys along with us Country Gals ever day, LOL!

[Georgia Girl 2]

I love chickens. Can’t wait to get our next flock, probably next spring. Those eggs are so much better than store bought.

[henbane]

The Washington Post turned to former and current backyard chicken keepers to gather insights on what may be going on at Number One Observatory Circle. We also talked to the guy who built the pricey coop. We even checked with a city official to discuss whether the Vances are following the proper protocols to raise hens in Washington.

Maybe the anti-Trump WAPO can set up a press conference with the chickens and ask them a bunch of leading questions.

[henbane]

The Washington Post turned to former and current backyard chicken keepers to gather insights on what may be going on at Number One Observatory Circle. We also talked to the guy who built the pricey coop. We even checked with a city official to discuss whether the Vances are following the proper protocols to raise hens in Washington.

Maybe the anti-Trump WAPO can set up a press conference with the chickens and ask them a bunch of leading questions.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Had two eggs over easy this morning for breakfast, with rye toast. Huge GOLDEN yolks...less than 12 hours old. ;)

Cannot WAIT to hear about more of your adventures when you get to your new homestead. :)

[simpson96]

Now watch for a story about libtards boycotting eating eggs or chicken, Lol.

[rxh4n1]

“Hmmmmmm, I wonder.....”

It seems on threads like this there is always an uptight stiff to gripe about little things like this. Would you like it better if they got a rabbit hutch? Or bred dogs? It’s a harmless hobby to teach the kids responsibility.

[Georgia Girl 2]

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