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Finding chickens locally shouldn’t feel like a gamble. Here’s a list of real, established Nova Scotia breeders - plus a few tips to help you avoid scams and bring home your flock with confidence.
CONTINUE READINGPosted on: March 23, 2026
All Articles, Life With Adult Chickens, Raising Chickens
Cold weather can be tough on chickens and their keepers. Every winter brings a new round of opinions on how much help our birds actually need. Should you heat the coop? Add light? Wrap the run? Let’s talk through some practical, balanced ways to help your flock stay comfortable without going overboard.
CONTINUE READINGPosted on: November 5, 2025
All Articles, Life With Adult Chickens, Raising Chickens
It’s fall. You’re minding your own business. One day your chickens are looking fluffy and fabulous. The next it’s like a feather pillow exploded in the coop! Your chickens have bare spots, and weird, spiky quills are poking out everywhere.
Don’t panic - they’re not sick. They’re just molting. It’s a totally normal phase where your birds shed old feathers to grow shiny new ones. Let’s talk about what’s happening, why it’s important, and how you can help your hens through their not-so-glamorous makeover.
Posted on: October 28, 2025
People leave with more than notes. They leave with the confidence to actually use what they learned, a guidebook they'll keep coming back to, and a clear sense of where to go locally for chicks, supplies, and everything else.
March 23, 2026
Finding chickens locally shouldn’t feel like a gamble. Here’s a list of real, established Nova Scotia breeders - plus a few tips to help you avoid scams and bring home your flock with confidence.
June 9, 2026
Coccidiosis is one of the first health challenges many chicken keepers encounter. With a little knowledge, you can spot the signs early, treat it effectively, and protect the rest of your flock. Let’s walk through what it is, how it spreads, and what to do if it shows up in your coop.
June 2, 2026
Not every rooster can stay in the flock he hatched into, but every rooster deserves a humane outcome. Learn about local re-homing resources, bachelor flock management, rescue options, and other responsible ways to handle extra roosters in Nova Scotia.
Feathered Fundamentals is an in-person workshop for beginner chicken keepers in Nova Scotia and is hosted by Krystal from Roots, Roost & Rafter.
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Feathered Fundamentals is part of my wider work at Roots, Roost & Rafter, where I share homestead life, chicken keeping, and ongoing updates.
