Left to Right: Rowan, Onyx, Scotch, Baron, Sterling – MacDonald Fields, Cape Breton, NS
Rescues & Bachelor Flocks
Not every rooster finds his match here – these resources can help.
Sometimes the Registry isn’t the right fit. Maybe your rooster needs something more immediate, or maybe you’re simply exploring all your options. This page brings together rescues and established bachelor flocks across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick that may be able to help.
These listings are shared as a courtesy. The Rooster Registry isn’t directly affiliated with or responsible for any of the organizations or individuals listed here, but we wouldn’t share them if we didn’t think they were worth knowing about.
Rescue
North Lake Rooster Rescue
North Lake, New Brunswick
Dave Keeping has spent years doing exactly what his name suggests – keeping roosters. His New Brunswick property is home to well over 100 roosters living together in one of the largest bachelor flocks in the region, and he still has room for more. People travel from across New Brunswick and as far as Nova Scotia and Quebec to bring their boys to Dave, and he never turns them away or asks for anything in return.
That kind of dedication doesn’t come cheap. If you’re reaching out to Dave about taking your rooster, please consider giving a donation when you drop your boy off at his farm- even just the cost of a bag of feed goes a long way when you’re caring for 100+ birds.
Dave’s work was featured on CBC a couple of years ago, and the rooster community is better for having him in it.
See Dave’s story for yourself – watch his CBC feature here.
Dave has a public group on Facebook for his rescue, if you’d like to get in touch with him you can go join by clicking the button below.
Rescue
The Wallflower Collective
Grand Lake, New Brunswick
The Wallflower Collective was established in 2017 to provide a safe home for animals experiencing homelessness, neglect, or to prevent slaughter. They reside on 55 acres in Wuhrs Beach and have over 75 residents (mostly pigs) but they also have a bachelor flock and are able to take in disabled birds.
When dropping off a bird at The Wallflower Collective a monetary donation or a bag of feed is requested.
Rescue
Katherine Cameron – Amherst, NS Area Rooster Sanctuary
Katherine offers a permanent home for friendly roosters near Amherst, Nova Scotia. The roosters have their own coop in the horse barn and her bachelor flock is free-ranged for most of the year with secure run space available when needed (like when the foxes are feeding their babies). When let out to free-range, the boys have a massive three-acre fenced area to explore!
Katherine is able to accept roosters that do not have a history of being aggressive toward people. Birds should be old enough to live outdoors and no longer require supplemental heat, although emergency brooder space is available on a case-by-case basis if needed. Younger birds can be gradually introduced and housed separately until they are ready to join the big boys.
While there is no surrender fee, a donation of a bag of scratch (or the monetary equivalent so Katherine can purchase it when needed) is greatly appreciated when dropping off a rooster. Those looking to rehome a rooster can contact Katherine directly by email using the button below.