Vice President JD Vance Adds Chicken Coop to Residence, Includes Dozen Baby Chicks Vice President JD Vance has installed a chicken coop at his residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory, accompanied by a dozen baby chicks. The coop, designed to resemble the Victorian-style home where the second family resides, features a round turret and a faux slate roof. The structure was custom-built by Carolina Coops, a North Carolina company known for its premium coops and social media presence. The project was completed on May 29, according to the company’s founder, Matthew DuBoise, who described the endeavor as a tribute to the historical significance of the site. The coop was constructed without taxpayer funds, as confirmed by an anonymous individual familiar with the project. The installation coincided with a family event over the weekend, during which local 4-H students engaged other children in educational activities about the new addition. This marks another unique feature added to the 72-acre Naval Observatory property, which has hosted vice presidents since 1977. Previous occupants have left their own marks, such as Joe Biden’s heritage garden, Mike Pence’s wife Karen’s beehives, Kamala Harris’ pink library wallpaper, and Dan Quayle’s heated swimming pool from 1991. The chicken coop’s design drew inspiration from the 19th-century residence, with its round turret and green trim. DuBoise emphasized that the Vances personally selected the 12 chicks to start their flock. He noted the project as an “American dream” moment, highlighting the honor of his company being chosen for the task. DuBoise oversaw the installation and provided guidance to Vance, his wife Usha, and their children.#us_naval_observatory #vice_president_jd_vance #carolina_coops #matthew_duboise #daily_wire
