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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Baby silkies learn how to dust bath
started by green04735
last post by green04735Jun 21, 20122Jun 21, 2012 -
Something got my last chicken
started by brigidlily
last post by ZZsBabiezJun 15, 20126Jun 15, 2012 -
Sheep treat Question
started by Doug9345
last post by Doug9345Jun 14, 20122Jun 14, 2012 -
Failsafe for brooder light in small spaces
started by catmad
last post by PenannophiaJun 15, 20125Jun 15, 2012 -
Queen excluder or not
started by yardener
last post by Diana_KJan 17, 20153Jan 17, 2015 -
My handsome silkie boy
started by green04735
last post by terri_emoryJun 14, 20125Jun 14, 2012 -
June on the Homestead - Hello is anyone there?
started by Dyson
last post by DysonJul 07, 201229Jul 07, 2012 -
Organic Chicken Feed?
started by greenhouse_gal
last post by greenhouse_galJun 06, 20123Jun 06, 2012 -
Question??
started by green04735
last post by green04735Jun 14, 201217Jun 14, 2012 -
chicken has problem standing
started by geeze
last post by green04735May 31, 20122May 31, 2012
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baby rabbits
started by jordankittyjo
last post by jordankittyjoMay 31, 20128May 31, 2012 -
More babies
started by green04735
last post by porkpalJul 10, 20126Jul 10, 2012 -
Moon Gardening Calendar, June 2012
started by cristina
last post by cristinaJun 27, 201235Jun 27, 2012 -
Man vs goose, who wins? Video
started by Light_for_Jesus
last post by Light_for_JesusMay 27, 20120May 27, 2012 -
Drooping Wings on Goslings?
started by greenhouse_gal
last post by greenhouse_galMay 27, 20120May 27, 2012 -
A question for top bar bee keepers
started by Gazoodles
last post by GazoodlesJun 22, 20125Jun 22, 2012 -
More Eggs in the Bator!!
started by Moodene
last post by MoodeneMay 26, 20124May 26, 2012 -
My chick has a red "blister". Anyone know what it could be?
started by Penannophia
last post by green04735May 25, 201210May 25, 2012 -
Deadly Preditor
started by DonnaB
last post by Light_for_JesusOct 31, 201298Oct 31, 2012 -
Baby Duck question
started by smedgekles
last post by smedgeklesMay 22, 201217May 22, 2012
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Silkie Rooster
started by green04735
last post by terri_emoryMay 30, 20125May 30, 2012 -
The predetors are out big time.
started by smedgekles
last post by DonnaBMay 16, 20128May 16, 2012 -
Whew! Not my bees
started by yardener
last post by Ray4852May 16, 20123May 16, 2012 -
Sweet sweet rain in Texas
started by Light_for_Jesus
last post by Light_for_JesusMay 13, 20120May 13, 2012 -
OT-Grandbaby girl pics!!
started by Moodene
last post by MoodeneNov 20, 201227Nov 20, 2012 -
HELP!!! Please... Sweet Tater is in trouble..Graphic Photos
started by Eufaula
last post by EufaulaMay 14, 201215May 14, 2012 -
ZZ's Top Trio- Chauncey becomes a Papa!
started by Eufaula
last post by ZZsBabiezMay 23, 201212May 23, 2012 -
Comet or Red Star chicken?
started by estrail1rider
last post by porkpalMay 15, 201219May 15, 2012 -
Crest questions?
started by catmad
last post by smedgeklesMay 10, 201210May 10, 2012 -
May Flowers on the "Homestead"
started by darius
last post by dariusJun 06, 201280Jun 06, 2012
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Pictures of Cornish Hen chicks?
started by estrail1rider
last post by Light_for_JesusMay 07, 20124May 07, 2012 -
Sold a lot of roosters today
started by green04735
last post by Light_for_JesusMay 05, 20121May 05, 2012 -
Two Silkie babies hatched
started by smedgekles
last post by smedgeklesMay 02, 201216May 02, 2012 -
Sneezing, drooping wings, lethargy, death
started by estrail1rider
last post by catmadMay 27, 201214May 27, 2012 -
Moon Gardening Calendars, May 2012
started by cristina
last post by cristinaMay 31, 201220May 31, 2012 -
Chicks wanted
started by estrail1rider
last post by catmadApr 29, 20121Apr 29, 2012 -
Weak, chilled chicks.
started by catmad
last post by catmadApr 27, 201212Apr 27, 2012 -
Rain guard for hanging feeder
started by green04735
last post by green04735Apr 24, 20125Apr 24, 2012 -
What medicines do you feed honeybees in springtime?
started by Arob
last post by yardenerApr 24, 20126Apr 24, 2012 -
Sad News
started by green04735
last post by LoonJun 01, 201214Jun 01, 2012
