From the countryside to Hollywood, backyard farming is the new “it” thing. You might picture A-listers on private jets and in designer gowns, but a surprising number of them are actually spending their downtime cleaning coops and grabbing fresh eggs. And you can see why!
Raising chickens gives them a down-to-earth routine, helps with pest control in their huge gardens, and means they always have organic eggs for breakfast.
We did a little digging to see which stars are all about that poultry life. From building fancy mansions for their birds to rescuing retired hens, these celebrities prove you can win an Oscar and still love the simple pleasure of a clucking flock.
1. Jennifer Garner
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Jennifer Garner might be the most enthusiastic poultry owner in Hollywood. She refers to herself as a “Chicken Lady” and frequently posts videos of her hens, whom she collectively calls “The Ladies.”
Garner treats her birds less like livestock and more like house pets. She has been seen walking them on leashes, reading to them, and even taking them for rides in toy tractors. Her approach highlights the companion animal side of raising chickens.
2. Nicole Richie
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While some keep chickens for the eggs, Nicole Richie keeps them for the style. Her coop appeared in Architectural Digest because it is a miniature replica of her own home, complete with the same color palette and architectural details.
Richie has noted that chickens have distinct personalities, and she wanted a space that reflected their importance to her family. Her setup proves that practical animal housing does not have to be an eyesore.
3. David Beckham
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The football legend and fashion icon shocked fans when he revealed his latest hobby is tending to his flock. After his wife Victoria gifted him birds, Beckham embraced the homesteading life at their Cotswolds estate.
He shares updates of himself wandering the garden in wellies, gathering eggs, and tending to the grounds. It serves as a reminder that gardening and chicken keeping are mutually beneficial hobbies.
4. Meghan Markle
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During their interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry revealed “Archie’s Chick Inn,” a charming coop at their Montecito home. Their flock includes hens rescued from a factory farm, a cause Markle champions.
More recently, the couple adopted a hen named Sinkie from their neighbor Ellen DeGeneres after the bird was being bullied by her original flock.
5. Chip and Joanna Gaines
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It comes as no surprise that the stars of Fixer Upper have a picture-perfect setup. At their farm in Waco, Texas, the coop is integrated into a larger garden design that features tulips and vegetable beds.
For the Gaines family, the chickens are part of an ecosystem that teaches their children about food sources and responsibility. Their setup focuses on accessibility and blending the structure into the landscape.
6. Martha Stewart
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No list of celebrity homemakers is complete without the original domestic lifestyle guru. Martha Stewart has kept chickens for decades and is famous for raising a wide variety of breeds to curate a basket of blue, green, chocolate brown, and speckled eggs.
She views her flock as a way to connect with sustainable food systems and reportedly keeps over 200 chickens at her Bedford, New York farm.
7. Lady Gaga
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Lady Gaga has a coop at her Malibu estate that rivals most guest houses. Her setup is spacious and secure, allowing her birds to roam safely.
Gaga has shared that her chickens provide a sense of normalcy and calm amidst a chaotic touring schedule. She focuses on providing her birds with an enriched environment, including ample space to forage and dust bathe.
Ready to Start Your Own Flock?
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Celebrities might have larger budgets for coops, but the joy of raising chickens is accessible to almost anyone with a backyard. Whether you want a sustainable food source or just entertaining pets that make you breakfast, the first step is research.
Look into your local zoning laws to see if hens are permitted in your neighborhood and start planning your setup. You might just find that coop life is the relaxation you have been looking for.