# Urban Hen Tending 'Just Us Hens' Chicken-Sitting Service Watches the Flock During Farmer Vacations By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-08-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-us-hens References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/homes_housing/justushens/) & [justushens](http://www.justushens.com/Just_Us_Hens/About_Us.html) 'Just Us Hens' is a startup business that provides [chicken-sitting services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsetlife) in Portland, Oregon. The idea is to give [urban and suburban chicken farmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuckle-eggs-range) who'd like to go on vacation help with their daily chicken care routines. The chicken-sitting service for small-scale chicken farmers includes visits to let the birds in and out twice a day, food, water and special attention during hot weather. Just Us Hens also provides [poultry business consulting for startups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-egg-pastureraised-eggs) as well as some chicken husbandry for established operations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Chicken-sitting Services:** Entrepreneurs can disrupt the pet-sitting industry by offering specialized services for urban and suburban chicken farmers. - **Poultry Business Consulting:** There is an opportunity for consultants to provide guidance and expertise to startups in the poultry industry, specifically catering to small-scale chicken farmers. - **Specialized Animal Care:** The demand for specialized animal care services, such as catering to the needs of urban and suburban chicken farmers, presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs to enter the growing pet care market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet-sitting:** Pet-sitting companies can expand their services by offering specialized care for chickens, tapping into the growing trend of urban and suburban chicken farming. - **Consulting:** Consulting firms can branch out into the poultry industry by providing tailored guidance and support to small-scale chicken farmers. - **Pet Care:** Entrepreneurs can disrupt the pet care industry by offering specialized services for unique pets such as chickens, catering to the needs of urban and suburban chicken farmers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Backyard Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-smart-coop.md) - [Tech-Driven Poultry Equipment Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatching-time.md) - [Smart-Designed Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartdesigned-chicken-coops.md) - [Automated Coop Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/run-chicken-model-t50.md) - [Mobile Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-range-coop.md) - [Giant Chicken-Like Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heir-and-a-spare.md) - [Cage-Free Chicken Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chookery.md) - [British Barn-Laid Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-bros-roost-eggs.md) - [Affordable Eggs Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-eggs.md)