Let it never be said that we are not cognizant for the real estate needs of poultry and the humans who love them (either as pets or as dinner). Hoover’s Hatchery, the Rudd, Iowa-based provider of backyard poultry, has unveiled its’ first consumer product: a premium chicken coop engineered from heavy-duty recycled plastic.
The company – which noted the US backyard poultry market is now at approximately 11 million households, roughly 13% of the population – stated the new Lean-To Easy Clean Chicken Coop was developed to solve the problems of rot, warp, and pest infestation that are common in wooden coops. Hoover’s recycled plastic panels are non-porous, thus ensuring moisture and droppings are not absorbed into the surfaces, while its smooth construction eliminates the crevices where mites thrive. The coop can be cleaned in approximately five minutes using a simple hand rake and garden hose, the company added.
The Hoover’s Lean-To Easy Clean Chicken Coop is now arriving at select retailers nationwide, including Murdoch’s, Country Store, and 400 Tractor Supply Co. locations.
“With over 80 years of experience, we know exactly what hurdles face those entering this journey,” said Tony Halsted, the second-generation owner of Hoover’s Hatchery. “If the maintenance becomes too much, people may choose not to keep a flock. We wanted to provide a product that gives them more leisure time with their birds and less time choring.”
