Much like the pioneers of old, today's rural gardeners are seeking a simple, peaceful, self-sustaining life for themselves and their families. Here's a place to explore beekeeping, homesteading, poultry and livestock, and even gardening by the moon, as well as other ideas that make up rural gardening.
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Duck flock happiness question - Opinions/advice please
started by LoreenH
last post by DonnaBAug 23, 20096Aug 23, 2009 -
sick chicken
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last post by kassy_51Sep 11, 200932Sep 11, 2009 -
How Do I Feed My Chicks in This Contraption??
started by greenhouse_gal
last post by CatscanAug 21, 200917Aug 21, 2009 -
Night Blooming Jessamine question
started by Jonniefish
last post by JonniefishAug 21, 20091Aug 21, 2009 -
Noob gardener wants to start a moon garden:)
started by Jonniefish
last post by JonniefishAug 21, 20090Aug 21, 2009 -
"Aliens"!!!
started by Jayryunen
last post byOct 27, 200931Oct 27, 2009 -
I am woman, hear me roar!
started by jylgaskin
last post by porkpalAug 26, 200945Aug 26, 2009 -
Can wind blow chickens out of trees?
started by greykyttyn
last post by ZZsBabiezAug 21, 20099Aug 21, 2009 -
stray dog attack
started by greykyttyn
last post by greykyttynAug 24, 200915Aug 24, 2009 -
Silkie question
started by green04735
last post by green04735Aug 25, 200910Aug 25, 2009
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Day 2 after blending my old girls and new girls together :>
started by Glenda_Michigan
last post by HaystackAug 21, 20095Aug 21, 2009 -
Bugs and how to bop them...
started by Jayryunen
last post by Ret_Sgt_YatesMay 30, 20108May 30, 2010 -
She did it!!!
started by Elleisn
last post by ElleisnAug 19, 20095Aug 19, 2009 -
Trying to find a wholesale source to buy Bee Skeps...
started by ericp64
last post by noah502Jun 25, 201421Jun 25, 2014 -
Sheepses, More Divine Sox, Yarnage, and Being Tutorialized
started by DrDoolotz
last post by dahlianutSep 10, 2009170Sep 10, 2009 -
Roosters were to frisky
started by green04735
last post by green04735Aug 18, 20096Aug 18, 2009 -
My girls are here!
started by batflower
last post by batflowerAug 26, 200912Aug 26, 2009 -
How long is normal? when do I worry
started by jjconcepts
last post by jjconceptsAug 18, 200916Aug 18, 2009 -
Wonderful Silkie surprise
started by jylgaskin
last post by jylgaskinAug 24, 200914Aug 24, 2009 -
Sick Goat
started by jasmerr
last post by WvdaisyAug 19, 200915Aug 19, 2009
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Roosterman
started by pwagon
last post by pwagonAug 21, 20097Aug 21, 2009 -
hen behavior: The Squatting Eagle
started by sellier
last post by greykyttynAug 22, 200928Aug 22, 2009 -
eeeewwww- soft shell eggs?!!??
started by sellier
last post by CatscanSep 03, 200916Sep 03, 2009 -
broken goose leg
started by justmeLisa
last post by jylgaskinAug 16, 20099Aug 16, 2009 -
Calling all experienced homesteaders - input needed!
started by Hineni
last post by CajuninKyApr 02, 2010166Apr 02, 2010 -
They say size doesn't matter......
started by Loon
last post by LoonAug 25, 200936Aug 25, 2009 -
Clove went broody
started by greykyttyn
last post by greykyttynSep 12, 200918Sep 12, 2009 -
Calcium for egg layers
started by Elleisn
last post by LoreenHAug 14, 20096Aug 14, 2009 -
They're not using the roost
started by Gwendalou
last post by GwendalouAug 16, 200919Aug 16, 2009 -
Can my hen be a rooster if she/he doesn't have spurs?
started by SarahUCM
last post by SarahUCMAug 26, 200921Aug 26, 2009
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Rare Chicken Breeds
started by porkpal
last post by grownutAug 12, 200911Aug 12, 2009 -
inactive chick
started by Gwendalou
last post by ellesghAug 18, 200914Aug 18, 2009 -
Chicken Patrol - NOT
started by greenhouse_gal
last post by grownutAug 10, 200913Aug 10, 2009 -
Today's the big day - out of the brooder, into the tractor!
started by Gwendalou
last post by GwendalouAug 10, 200912Aug 10, 2009 -
+++++ Thanks for your kind hospitality jylgaskin!!! +++++
started by Glenda_Michigan
last post by CatscanAug 14, 200918Aug 14, 2009 -
Moringa Trees
started by allgr8dogs
last post by CajuninKyNov 12, 20115Nov 12, 2011 -
Brag Board
started by Jayryunen
last post by JayryunenOct 22, 2010174Oct 22, 2010 -
Disaster Preparedness for Animals
started by Jayryunen
last post by garden_mermaidAug 12, 20091Aug 12, 2009 -
My donkey nurses my milk cow!!!!
started by ssfarm
last post by CajuninKySep 12, 20098Sep 12, 2009 -
Light Your Torch and Grab Your Pitchfork...!
started by Catscan
last post by sewincircleAug 11, 200967Aug 11, 2009
