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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Hangin around the barnyard
started by karbear71
last post by ZZsBabiezJun 05, 200913Jun 05, 2009 -
Baby ducks.
started by Landscaping92
last post by Landscaping92Jun 08, 20092Jun 08, 2009 -
Bumblebee nest
started by fly_girl
last post by fly_girlJun 03, 20090Jun 03, 2009 -
Can mites and other critters live on humans?
started by green04735
last post by smedgeklesJun 04, 20099Jun 04, 2009 -
Selling lamb?
started by Nebraska_Jewel
last post by saanansandyJun 05, 20096Jun 05, 2009 -
Are these silkies
started by green04735
last post by green04735Jun 04, 200915Jun 04, 2009 -
More chick pics, couldn't resist.
started by smedgekles
last post by ZZsBabiezJun 05, 20098Jun 05, 2009 -
Babies are hatching. Pics of the new ones.
started by smedgekles
last post by smedgeklesJun 03, 200912Jun 03, 2009 -
THE GIFT THAT KEEP'S ON GIVING
started by Haystack
last post by HaystackJun 04, 200913Jun 04, 2009 -
I had two geese hatch today
started by TheAngelGirl
last post by TheAngelGirlJun 14, 200935Jun 14, 2009
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FEED Question
started by smedgekles
last post by smedgeklesJun 02, 20094Jun 02, 2009 -
Switching from coop to tractor
started by Gwendalou
last post by GwendalouJun 01, 20090Jun 01, 2009 -
Help! Chicken with broken egg, crop full.
started by smedgekles
last post by catmadMar 11, 201113Mar 11, 2011 -
How many Roosters do you see?
started by greykyttyn
last post by greykyttynJun 07, 200934Jun 07, 2009 -
What breed would you say they are?
started by green04735
last post by HaystackJun 03, 20099Jun 03, 2009 -
Plants safe for chickens???
started by Hpyndixie
last post by HpyndixieJun 02, 20097Jun 02, 2009 -
So This is the Plan
started by melvatoo
last post by melvatooJun 08, 20098Jun 08, 2009 -
Pics of my chickens all growed up!
started by Heavinscent
last post by MoodeneJun 03, 200913Jun 03, 2009 -
One of my baby ducks hatch today
started by TheAngelGirl
last post by TheAngelGirlJun 02, 200915Jun 02, 2009 -
Wow..Wow Wow...
started by ZZsBabiez
last post by ZZsBabiezJun 02, 200913Jun 02, 2009
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Introducing new chicks
started by Imagesoart
last post by HaystackMay 29, 20092May 29, 2009 -
My new Babiez
started by ZZsBabiez
last post by CatscanMay 30, 20098May 30, 2009 -
eggs - to wash or not to wash
started by Azzam
last post by FilaluvrMay 31, 200916May 31, 2009 -
Why did the chicken cross the road
started by cndydavis
last post by ZZsBabiezMay 29, 20092May 29, 2009 -
I need you! Chicken sex id?
started by Jenks
last post by JenksMay 30, 200919May 30, 2009 -
Where to but adult guinea hens
started by Texasescimo
last post by TexasescimoJun 03, 20093Jun 03, 2009 -
Breeds
started by Gwendalou
last post by GwendalouMay 29, 20094May 29, 2009 -
SEBASTOPOL GOSLINGS :-)
started by monacoplc
last post by DrDoolotzMay 29, 20094May 29, 2009 -
Here are some chick pics. Will post more later.
started by smedgekles
last post by GwendalouMay 29, 200918May 29, 2009 -
Does Anyone Have Wyandotte Chickens?
started by melvatoo
last post by frans530May 28, 20098May 28, 2009
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Chicken Keeping 101
started by Jenks
last post by HarmonyplaceJun 12, 200949Jun 12, 2009 -
Placing two momma hens w/ chicks together
started by saanansandy
last post by saanansandyMay 28, 20092May 28, 2009 -
Snowshoe Laid her First Egg!
started by ZZsBabiez
last post by greykyttynMay 30, 200915May 30, 2009 -
Meet Murphy
started by ZZsBabiez
last post by porkpalAug 30, 200921Aug 30, 2009 -
Propolis
started by edric
last post by edricMay 29, 20091May 29, 2009 -
Housing for chickens in 5A climate
started by msjuris
last post by ZZsBabiezMay 27, 20095May 27, 2009 -
Has Anyone Used a Rabbit Hutch, as a Chicken Coop?
started by melvatoo
last post by jjconceptsMay 29, 200913May 29, 2009 -
Turkey Raising Cost Breakdown
started by saanansandy
last post by saanansandyMay 27, 200912May 27, 2009 -
My odd Rabbit
started by rentman
last post by rentmanMay 27, 200911May 27, 2009 -
Duck sitting on nest too long?
started by Fitsy
last post by FitsyJun 06, 200943Jun 06, 2009
