Introducing Rainbow Roost: Premium Nesting Blend for Happy Hens & Contented Chooks
At Raffia & Twine, we've always believed that beautiful materials shouldn't go to waste. For years, the offcuts and trimmings from our premium Madagascar raffia have found a second life — passed along to a neighbour whose hens have been happily nesting in them ever since.
As our raffia quality has grown, so too has the abundance of those gorgeous offcuts. And that got us thinking: what if we turned this happy accident into something intentional?
Meet Rainbow Roost
Rainbow Roost is our brand-new byproduct line — a premium nesting blend crafted from the finest raffia offcuts sourced right here at Raffia & Twine. Soft, natural, and beautifully textured, Rainbow Roost is designed to give your hens the most comfortable, enriching nesting experience possible.
Because happy hens deserve more than just straw.
Why Raffia for Nesting?
Raffia is a natural plant fibre harvested from the Raphia palm in Madagascar. It's:
- Soft and pliable — gentle on feathers and feet
- Naturally breathable — helps regulate moisture in the nesting box
- Biodegradable — completely compostable after use
- Irresistibly nest-able — hens love to arrange and fluff it to their liking
The Rainbow Roost Range
We offer two blends to suit every flock:
- Natural Blend — undyed, earthy raffia offcuts in warm golden tones. Pure, simple, and straight from the palm.
- Rainbow Blend — a cheerful mix of our hand-dyed raffia offcuts in a spectrum of colours. Brighten up the chook shed and give your hens a little something to talk about.
Zero Waste, Full Circle
Rainbow Roost is our commitment to a fully circular approach to raffia. Every strand in your nesting blend is a piece that would otherwise go unused — rescued, repurposed, and rehomed to where it can do the most good.
It's sustainability you can feel good about, right down to the last feather.
Where to Find Rainbow Roost
Rainbow Roost is available now through the Raffia & Twine online store. Whether you keep a small backyard flock or run a larger operation, we'd love for your hens to experience the Rainbow Roost difference.
From our raffia to your roost — naturally.
