Bird-Obsessed Since 1944
Chicks hatched with care at our family hatchery and shipped direct to your door.
Your flock starts here
What we're made of
Excellence · Tenacity · Servitude · Humility · Ingenuity
Browse the breeds
Not every Keeper needs the same flock. Filter by what matters to you: egg color, purpose, or something a little rare. The right breed is in there!
Helping Keepers thrive
in the backyard
Designed by the people who know birds
The Lean-To
easy clean Coop
- Made from heavy-duty recycled plastic that won't rot, warp, or need repainting
- Panel-based construction opens up for a five-minute clean
- Ventilation, roosts, and nest boxes sized to what hens actually need
- Optional 6' metal mesh run available
Size
Finish
Available in sage green. Woodgrain finish available exclusively through Tractor Supply Co.
Chicks still in the brooder? Read the brooder-to-coop guide on Flock Journey
Flock Journey, from Hoover's Hatchery
New to keeping? Start your journey.
Every bird we hatch comes with 82 years of know-how behind it. Flock Journey is where we share it: guided paths, honest answers, and the next right step for every stage.
Starting outIs a backyard flock right for me?
The honest starting point: space, time, cost, and what mornings really look like.
Getting Started journey
Raising chicksMy chicks just arrived. Now what?
The first week, hour by hour. Warmth, water, and what normal looks like.
Your First Week
Established flockKeep the eggs coming
Light, feed, molt, and the seasonal rhythms of a reliable laying flock.
Egg Production journey Wherever you are, we'll
help with what's next.
The Keeper's Keeper
82 Years of Keeping
One family operation in Rudd, Iowa grew into four hatcheries with over 300 years of combined experience.
Four Family Hatcheries
Iowa, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, and Missouri. Same practices, same care, coast to coast.
A Complete Selection
Chickens, ducks, turkeys, guineas, and geese. If you're still deciding, you've come to the right place.
Hatched & Shipped Weekly
New hatches every week, shipped with care to your door or your local farm store.