RentACoop In The News
National Geographic
“It was really hard to find chickens,” co-owner Diana Phillips says, noting that breeders were sold out.
AARP
"But rental-chicken options have made it easier than ever to set up a backyard flock. They offer a good way to get in on the chicken-keeping trend without the stress of a long-term commitment."
Maryland Today
“We wanted to educate people and help create new, modern farmers,” says co-founder Diana Samata
WTOP News
Move over ant farms and sea monkeys — people who want to closely observe nature at home now can rent a mini chicken farm.
“You get a mobile chicken coop with two hens,” says Tyler Phillips, co-owner of Rent a Coop.
The Washington Post
"Once the domain of die-hard foodies, the coops are now being embraced by more casual poultry fans, who like the idea of having a couple of hens around without a long-term commitment. Many get into it for the fresh eggs, but they stay for the fulfilling relationship."
CBS News Sunday Morning
"Now you can enjoy fresh, delicious organic eggs from free-range chickens as local as our own backyard. Bill Geist meets the owner of the Rent-a-Coop chicken business in Potomac, Md."
WTOP News
"It gets the kids outside. They learn how to take care of hens giving them food and water and cleaning up their bedding. They get to see where food actually comes from where eggs come from instead of just the supermarket."