Vice President JD Vance and his family are welcoming a dozen chickens and a custom-designed coop to the vice presidential residence, reflecting an urban farming trend while also coinciding with family news and potential political aspirations.
Vice President JD Vance and his family are expanding their household with a dozen chickens, housed in a newly installed, custom-designed coop at the US Naval Observatory. The coop, created by Carolina Coops at no taxpayer expense, mimics the Queen Anne Victorian architecture of the historic residence, featuring a large, white, farm-inspired structure with a turret, green door, and faux slate roof. It's surrounded by gravel and plants, offering views of the National Cathedral. The chickens will provide fresh eggs for the family, a nod to Vance's past comments on egg consumption and prices. This move aligns with the growing urban farming trend, with 9 million US households owning backyard chickens, and follows other second families introducing animals, like Karen Pence's beehive. The arrival of the chicks also coincides with the Vances expecting their fourth child and Vice President Vance reportedly weighing a potential 2028 GOP presidential bid, which his wife Usha Vance recently commented on, expressing support for his happiness and meaningful contributions.
