Wattlesford Collector Cards
a fun and silly look at our flocks
The Wattlesford Collector Cards are my extremely silly (and hopefully humorous) Pokémon-style tribute to everyone who lives in the little village we call Wattlesford. Every resident – yes, even the dog – will get their own card, tailored to their unique personality.
I’m designing these cards as a fun little brain break when I start feeling overwhelmed with developing the Feathered Fundamentals (chicken keeping for beginners) workshop that I’ll be offering in the spring of 2026. I work best when I have multiple projects to bounce back and forth between – if you haven’t already figured that out from hanging around here.
On Wednesdays (until I run out of cards to share), I’ll reveal two at a time on my Facebook and Instagram pages for your amusement, along with a short biography for each featured resident. I’m calling it “Wattlesford Wednesday” – just because I can. Might as well fully commit to the silliness!
To save you from scrolling through social media forever, I’ll also update this blog post each week with the newest cards. That way, you’ll be able to view them all in one place right here.
Eventually, a few of these cards may sneak into egg cartons as originally planned but, mostly, I think they’ll be a bonus for anyone who grabs one of my Wattlesford Series storybooks (once the books are actually illustrated, I have to get on that!). The cards will give the young readers a peek at the real birds behind the cartoon characters in the books.
Without further ado, here are the Wattlesford cards that have been released so far. Come back each week for more!
Baxter
FULL NAME: Baxter Dwight Goose
AKA: Bax, Baxxer, Baxy, Baxter D Goose
BREED: Sebastopol
BIRTHDAY: April 19th, 2025
GENDER: Male
EGG COLOR: N/A
Baxter is our fluffy menace who loves his Mom (me) just a little bit too much – he is convinced that I’m his mate! He loves to torment everyone in Wattlesford and can often be found challenging one of the roosters to a duel.
Sam
FULL NAME: Samira Tallulah Goose
AKA: Sammy, Salmon, Sammy-Lou Goose
BREED: Sebastopol x Buff Toulouse
BIRTHDAY: April 30th, 2025
GENDER: Female
EGG COLOR: ???
Sam is a sweet, gentle (but not super snuggly) girl who NEVER stops talking. She has a major crush on both the dog and my husband, Gary. Every morning she starts her day by attempting to fly. She has not been successful (yet!).
Coming Next Week: Levy and Hazel!
Check back on February 18th, 2026 to see them.
About the Author
Hey! I’m Krystal - one of those quirky, super-introverted types in real danger of becoming a hermit. You know the kind. I usually leave the mountain once a week for provisions, load up on chicken feed, shavings, groceries, and whatever lumber I’ve convinced myself I need, then hurry back home where it’s quiet and a lot less people-y.
Turning our little property into a thriving homestead has become my passion (and maybe my obsession). If you happen to stop by, you’ll almost always find me outside doing something - building a new coop in the chicken village, tackling a half-finished project, tending the garden, doing chicken chores, or wrangling birds. On the rare chance you catch me indoors, I’m probably in the kitchen or knee-deep in sketches and plans for whatever I’ve decided to do next.
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