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

The coop was built at no cost to American taxpayers.(Courtesy of the vice president’s office)

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“Seeing our work become part of a historic residence like the Naval Observatory is a milestone I will never forget,�“As asmall business owner, this is a true ‘American dream’ moment for me and my family.”

“I am deeply grateful for the opportunity and excited to continue sharing the benefits and joy of raising chickens with people around the country, as well as how having a chicken coop can benefit families andteach kids valuable life lessons,” he continued.“This project is more than just a chicken coop — it reflects the dedication of our entire team and the values that have guided us from the beginning.”

Vance will personally take care of the chickens at the residence, andhis children have already namedthe newly arrived chicks, the spokesperson said.

The coop was made by Carolina Coops, an American-owned small business which has operated for 18 years.(Courtesy of the vice president’s office)

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They added the addition is especially fitting, as the vice president has previously joked about the large number of eggs his children eat forbreakfast.

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Carolina Coops uses premium materials to build walk-in, fully predator-proof structures that feature a signature deep litter system, allowing owners to go a year or more without needing to clean the coop, according to the company’s website.

The historic facility’s new addition debuted at the annual “Camp VPR” event for local 4-H students partnered with the USDA, and mirrors a much largercultural shifttoward sustainable living.

 Vice President JD Vance will personally care for the birds, according to his office.(Elizabeth Frantz-Pool/Getty Images)

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Backyard chicken coops have seena massive surge in popularity in recent years, driven in part by the “Make America Healthy Again” movement. 

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Roughly 11 million households across the U.S.own backyard chickens, according to a 2025 study by the American Pet Products Association.

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