Welcome to our Roost
Stories of daily life in Wattlesford. Poultry education. Rooster advocacy.
I’m Krystal, and Roots, Roost & Rafter is the home base for all of my projects and ideas. What started as me sharing stories from the homestead while I was figuring out life with chickens has, over the years, grown into a collection of connected projects shaped by life with chickens, each one focused on a different piece of the puzzle: learning, rooster advocacy, storytelling, and building better tools for small farms and homesteads.
The stories and the ideas all start here. Roots, Roost & Rafter is where everything begins before it branches out into something more specific.
Roots, Roost & Rafter Projects
What I do when I’m not telling stories from the homestead.
Feathered Fundamentals
Welcome to Chicken Keeping 101!
In-person workshops designed to help new and aspiring chicken keepers start strong and avoid some of the most common early mistakes.
The Rooster Registry
A place for rehoming roosters and male poultry responsibly. It connects birds that need new homes with people looking to add to their flocks, with a focus on suitability and welfare on both sides.
The Roost Report
Coming Soon – Summer 2026!
A community bulletin for backyard poultry keepers in Nova Scotia. Breed spotlights, flock stories, educational content, submitted updates, odd chicken facts, and more.
Rafter Forge
Coming Soon – Fall 2026!
Simple, handcrafted WordPress websites for homesteads and small farms. Thoughtfully crafted. Ready to add your story.
From The Homestead
Pull up a hay bale and stay a while. We have stories to share.
Get to know Wattlesford’s sassy and spoiled residents:
chickens, geese, and our farm dog.
Fresh from the Nest
Recent Blog Posts
Safe Handling of Farm Fresh Eggs
There’s something special about farm fresh eggs – rich yolks, strong shells, and the satisfaction of knowing they came from happy hens. To keep that quality shining through from the nest to the breakfast table, here’s what you need to know about storing, washing, and handling your eggs the right way.
24 October 2025
What Do You Feed Your Flock?
Ever wondered what the flocks at Roots, Roost & Rafter are munching on? From grower feed and oyster shell grit to garden veggies, scratch grains, and the occasional egg snack, here’s the full menu – plus why we skip layer feed and how we balance the needs of hens, roosters, and retired ladies.
17 January 2025
