ABOUT

Our Mission

Queen of Coops exists to make breeding both beautiful and practical. I’m building autosexing lines in multiple egg colors so small breeders can combine traits confidently and sex chicks at hatch.

I’m Kimberley Aria, the chicken-obsessed heart and mind behind Queen of Coops. What started as a small backyard flock quickly grew into a full-blown passion for poultry genetics, colorful egg baskets, and breed development. I’m a hands-on breeder, a lifelong learner, and a firm believer that chickens can be both beautiful and functional. Whether I’m refining my own autosexing rainbow layers or sharing hard-earned insights through my blog, my goal is to inspire and equip others to create flocks they truly love.

What I’m Building

  • Autosexing genetics for easy hatch-day sexing
  • Egg-color diversity blue, green/olive, speckles, heavy blooms, teal and more!
  • Form + function: temperament, production, and hardiness alongside beautiful eggs and feathers.

Our Flocks

Our flocks are made up of a mix of heritage breeds and breeds under development. We've carefully carefully selected our founding breeds for the specific traits needed in order to develop autosexing traits, as well as specialty layers chosen for both egg color and productivity. Some groups are focused on deep, rich chocolate eggs, others on pastel blues and greens, with a focus on building hardy, versatile birds for backyard keepers.

At Queen of Coops, our birds live the good life in Hermiston, OR — in closed hoop-coop "tractors" on open pasture, with LGDs standing guard as they scratch and forage from dawn to dusk. We believe healthy, happy chickens produce the best eggs and pass on the strongest genetics, so our flocks are raised with sunlight, fresh air, and a natural diet supplemented with high-quality, locally grown feed.

We keep our breeding groups in these carefully managed enclosed moveable pens so each line stays true to its purpose while still enjoying the benefits of free-ranging. This means our hens and roosters get to express natural behaviors like dust bathing, hunting for bugs, and socializing — all while staying safe from predators.

By raising our birds on pasture, we’re not only creating hardy, resilient flocks, but also producing birds that thrive in real-world backyard and homestead conditions. Whether you’re looking for dependable layers, unique egg colors, or breeds with specific traits, you can trust that our birds have been bred and raised for both beauty and function — from the ground up.

Follow the Journey

  • Read the blog: insights on genetics, selection, and honest dialogue about breeding progress, challenges, successes, and more along the way.
  • Join the email list for new posts and future chick availability
  • Watch for pre-sale windows as new lines come online

Get in Touch

Questions or collaboration ideas? I’d love to hear from you!