On the campaign trail in 2024, JD Vance joked about his children’s egg consumption.
“These guys actually eat about 14 eggs every single morning, is that right?” then-Senator Vance joked in a Pennsylvania grocery store.
Running out to the store multiple times a week for eggs is enough to crack even the most hard-boiled parent. Fortunately for the vice president, it’s about to be a lot easier for the growing Vance flock to make breakfast.
For the first time ever, the Naval Observatory will host a chicken coop on its grounds, The Daily Wire can first report. Built by family-owned Carolina Coops, the Vance’s new addition was designed to match the architectural themes of the historic vice presidential residence. The coop was built at no cost to the American taxpayer, a source familiar with the project noted.
Matt and Gnon DuBoise founded Carolina Coops in 2008, with the goal of building “coops that are as functional as they are beautiful.” The company and its founders have become minor social media sensations, particularly on YouTube, where Matt shares parenting advice, coop design insights, and expounds on the benefits of raising chickens.
“Seeing our work become part of a historic residence like the Naval Observatory is a milestone I will never forget,” DuBoise told The Daily Wire. “As a small business owner, this is a true ‘American dream’ moment for me and my family.”
Photo courtesy of the vice president’s office.
“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 and teach kids valuable life lessons,” DuBoise added. “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.”
On Saturday, the Vance family held the second annual “Camp VPR” — an abbreviation for “Vice President’s Residence” — an event that brings children and families to the Naval Observatory for games, crafts, and more. This year, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, local 4-H students were on hand to teach attendees about the newly installed coop.
Photo courtesy of the vice president’s office.
The Vances join a growing number of American families building backyard chicken coops, a trend fueled in part by the rising popularity of the “Make America Healthy Movement.” According to the American Pet Products Association, between 10 and 12 million American households keep chickens in their backyards.
