Henriella was first created as a planter that sits on a nest for water to collect. Henriella was first created at Heritage Farms in Huntington, WV. This chicken was named after one of the founders of Heritage Farms, Henriella Perry. The first "Henriella" was purchased by Audy Perry and was given to his mother, Henriella Perry. However, Henriella named her chicken, Heather, after Heather McComas who is a longtime employee of Heritage Farms who makes baskets in the artisan center. Heather is not only a basketmaker, she is also blind, owns multiple businesses, is a Tamarack artisan, an incredible potter, and an all around amazing human.