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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RIR male or female?
started by Dawns_Tropicals
last post by Dawns_TropicalsJun 06, 20117Jun 06, 2011 -
Brown leghorn male or female?
started by Dawns_Tropicals
last post by porkpalJun 06, 20111Jun 06, 2011 -
On the May Homestead
started by msrobin
last post by NikBJun 06, 2011263Jun 06, 2011 -
Easter egger male or female??
started by Dawns_Tropicals
last post by Dawns_TropicalsJun 05, 201114Jun 05, 2011 -
Silkie with hurt hip, anything we can do?
started by smedgekles
last post by smedgeklesJun 03, 201110Jun 03, 2011 -
Still Mulling...
started by melvatoo
last post by melvatooJun 03, 201116Jun 03, 2011 -
Something killed three of my hens
started by Loon
last post by catmadJun 03, 201162Jun 03, 2011 -
Off Topic - Gas Prices
started by AnnieBBB
last post by porkpalJun 02, 2011278Jun 02, 2011 -
There are Bantam Duck Breeds!
started by melvatoo
last post by catmadJun 02, 20112Jun 02, 2011 -
Bee-friendly tick control?
started by nschomer
last post by nschomerJun 01, 20110Jun 01, 2011
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Marek's survivor, what now?
started by catmad
last post by catmadJun 01, 20116Jun 01, 2011 -
Off Topic but had to share new house pictures..
started by MissJestr
last post by CajuninKyMay 31, 2011157May 31, 2011 -
Cute Videos
started by DonnaB
last post by HaystackMay 31, 20112May 31, 2011 -
What's in a Name?
started by Haystack
last post by HaystackMay 30, 2011110May 30, 2011 -
Sunday Funnies
started by DonnaB
last post by HaystackMay 30, 20111May 30, 2011 -
Does anyone know anything about geese?
started by louise66
last post by ZZsBabiezMay 30, 20112May 30, 2011 -
ZZ's
started by AnnieBBB
last post by DonnaBMay 29, 201129May 29, 2011 -
Mailorder Blue and Salmon babies
started by catmad
last post by AnnieBBBMay 29, 201121May 29, 2011 -
New chickie pics...
started by titaniumRX8
last post by AnnieBBBMay 28, 201112May 28, 2011 -
Young hens having a problem
started by IowaAnn
last post by ZZsBabiezMay 27, 20111May 27, 2011
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three solar food dehydrators
started by paulwheaton
last post by paulwheatonMay 27, 20110May 27, 2011 -
Marek's Disease?
started by catmad
last post by porkpalMay 27, 201116May 27, 2011 -
Pip, Pip!
started by AnnieBBB
last post by AnnieBBBMay 25, 201120May 25, 2011 -
Cock A DOODLE DOO
started by MissJestr
last post by ZZsBabiezMay 25, 20114May 25, 2011 -
help!! forgot to paint entrance of bottom board
started by BKTei
last post by cfbloomMay 23, 20112May 23, 2011 -
Greykyttyn and all others in Joplin, MO.
started by podster
last post by podsterMay 23, 20112May 23, 2011 -
Which Brand of Canning Jars Do You Recommend and Why?
started by GrayThumb
last post by GrayThumbMay 23, 201151May 23, 2011 -
Moodene's grandson's boo boo babies
started by Moodene
last post by MoodeneMay 22, 201114May 22, 2011 -
Tour of Coops
started by melvatoo
last post by melvatooMay 21, 20119May 21, 2011 -
Bees all over our fountain?
started by swampdiamonds
last post by summerkidMay 21, 20114May 21, 2011
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Mason bees?
started by IBinsanity
last post by estrail1riderMay 21, 201129May 21, 2011 -
Chickens keeping pets
started by jylgaskin
last post by green04735May 21, 20115May 21, 2011 -
Stacking eggs with a R-Com 20?
started by AnnieBBB
last post by AnnieBBBMay 20, 201111May 20, 2011 -
Does anyone here sell hatchlings or eggs?
started by estrail1rider
last post by AnnieBBBMay 20, 20119May 20, 2011 -
hen needs help. eggbound?
started by pestee42
last post by pestee42May 20, 201110May 20, 2011 -
Qestion about soft shell egg
started by green04735
last post by catmadMay 20, 201138May 20, 2011 -
Bread making
started by CountryLisa72
last post by SoFlaCommercialMay 19, 201130May 19, 2011 -
Eggs due to hatch in incu...Electricity went out!
started by Eufaula
last post by AnnieBBBMay 19, 2011181May 19, 2011 -
Need a name for my coop
started by green04735
last post by AnnieBBBMay 18, 201149May 18, 2011 -
Can you put day old mail ordered chicks in with a broody hen
started by Loon
last post by LoonMay 18, 201117May 18, 2011
