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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I have a "baker's dozen" peafowl!
started by jessaree
last post by kenboyJul 14, 20096Jul 14, 2009 -
This is what I put up with....
started by Gwendalou
last post by grownutJul 16, 200921Jul 16, 2009 -
chickes
started by cooksterann
last post by HarmonyplaceJul 13, 20095Jul 13, 2009 -
Thoughts on Chicken Relocation
started by myrrh
last post by myrrhJul 13, 20097Jul 13, 2009 -
Any ideas as to breed?
started by msjuris
last post by silkiechickJul 11, 200910Jul 11, 2009 -
Potty training chickens
started by LoreenH
last post by ElleisnJul 12, 20092Jul 12, 2009 -
What is your chickens favorite place to lay eggs?
started by green04735
last post by green04735Jul 10, 200914Jul 10, 2009 -
Worried about silkie
started by green04735
last post by green04735Jul 14, 200939Jul 14, 2009 -
Chick?
started by kassy_51
last post by greykyttynJul 13, 200917Jul 13, 2009 -
106 F here, chickens are panting
started by Light_for_Jesus
last post by porkpalJul 13, 200917Jul 13, 2009
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Another Source of Information.
started by Catscan
last post by HaystackJul 09, 20091Jul 09, 2009 -
Another set of babies have hatched.
started by smedgekles
last post by smedgeklesJul 09, 20099Jul 09, 2009 -
Dust Baths
started by Gwendalou
last post by GwendalouJul 09, 20098Jul 09, 2009 -
Chickens using the water bucket for a bathroom
started by MissJestr
last post by HaystackJul 28, 200975Jul 28, 2009 -
New chicks are here!
started by gallesfarm
last post by kassy_51Jul 08, 200919Jul 08, 2009 -
How do you boil fresh eggs so shells come off easy
started by green04735
last post by HarmonyplaceJul 25, 200983Jul 25, 2009 -
Question about chicks
started by green04735
last post by kassy_51Jul 09, 20092Jul 09, 2009 -
Pheasant waterer question
started by Harmonyplace
last post by HarmonyplaceJul 07, 20092Jul 07, 2009 -
Roosting ?
started by garyt
last post by green04735Jul 07, 20093Jul 07, 2009 -
Fresh Air Poultry Houses - Good or Bad?
started by msjuris
last post by kassy_51Jul 08, 200933Jul 08, 2009
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Universal Box Brooders
started by greenhouse_gal
last post by greenhouse_galJul 07, 20099Jul 07, 2009 -
My red bottom Rhode Island Red
started by pawny
last post by CatscanJul 20, 20099Jul 20, 2009 -
My Chicks Hatched **Cute Pics**
started by Harmonyplace
last post by HarmonyplaceJul 08, 200925Jul 08, 2009 -
How long till fertile eggs?
started by leaflady
last post by leafladyJul 06, 20094Jul 06, 2009 -
Happy 4th of July to all my Chicken and LIvestock Friends
started by MissJestr
last post by MissJestrJul 04, 20095Jul 04, 2009 -
Bantam Nests
started by SherryLike
last post by kassy_51Jul 06, 200933Jul 06, 2009 -
Heat lamp in brooder
started by Gwendalou
last post by kassy_51Jul 06, 20098Jul 06, 2009 -
Free range hens equal fewer mosquitoes?
started by Analemma
last post by kassy_51Jul 06, 200911Jul 06, 2009 -
Question about brooding hen
started by green04735
last post by kassy_51Jul 08, 200924Jul 08, 2009 -
Am I wrong?
started by Gwendalou
last post by garden_mermaidJul 03, 20099Jul 03, 2009
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Bee watering hole?
started by kandredvm
last post by JsHoneySep 01, 20098Sep 01, 2009 -
Guesses on Nugget
started by smedgekles
last post by smedgeklesJul 03, 200913Jul 03, 2009 -
A funny chicken story, or at least sort of funny
started by Elleisn
last post by HaystackJul 06, 20095Jul 06, 2009 -
Septuplets...Diary of a New Chicken Mom
started by Gwendalou
last post by Melissa_OhioJul 04, 20099Jul 04, 2009 -
Oh no! My pullet's a Rooster.
started by msjuris
last post by MsKattNov 02, 200945Nov 02, 2009 -
Adopt-A-Goose In Central Ohio? White Goose May Need Help
started by ceceoh
last post by ceceohJun 30, 20090Jun 30, 2009 -
Ive got the blues!
started by Fla_Chick
last post by Melissa_OhioJul 04, 200910Jul 04, 2009 -
Duck pen 'floor'
started by LoreenH
last post by HarmonyplaceJul 02, 20095Jul 02, 2009 -
My turn to chew my nails...
started by ZZsBabiez
last post by greykyttynJul 13, 200957Jul 13, 2009 -
What's a good breed for a small tractor?
started by Gwendalou
last post by GwendalouJun 30, 20094Jun 30, 2009
