Why We Built a Better Coop

After more than 80 years of raising chickens, we know exactly what was wrong with every coop on the market

Since 1944, Hoover’s Hatchery has been a leader in the backyard poultry industry This multi-generational family business now offers more than 200 breeds, and millions of backyards across America receive our chicks each year We’re experts in what chicks need, and we know well the problems chicken keepers run into when trying to give their backyard poultry the best care

The biggest issue? Chicken coop maintenance

We felt responsible for helping solve this problem As a longtime partner to backyard chicken keepers,

Winter Blues and Breathing Problems, too!

I know some people thrive in the colder weather, enjoying the snow sports and getting outside as much as possible, but for animal people, this year has been depressing… and wet I live in Mid-Michigan and my flock and me have the winter blues! I do not mind the cold weather one bit, it is why I chose to live in Michigan It’s a relief when we have cold weather, because a lot of the bugs pass away or go dormant and we do not have