Katherine Happe

Katherine Happe breeds various poultry in central Virginia near Lynchburg. She has been breeding for several years and follows guidelines from national poultry associations, including regular veterinary health exams and biosecurity measures. Her birds are raised on pasture with shelter designed to encourage natural foraging behavior and social interaction. Young stock receive daily handling to support calm temperaments and early exposure to varied environments.

The farmstead operates on a family property where attention to breed heritage and adaptive resilience guides each breeding decision. Knowledge shared through local cooperative networks and periodic open farm days reflects a commitment to transparency and community education. Chicks start life in heated brooders before graduating to spacious mobile coops that move daily across fresh pasture, where environmental enrichment includes scattered seeds, perches, and shaded run areas. Regular feedback from customers and neighbors highlights the health and vigor of each flock.