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 got my first peafowl egg!
started by jessaree
last post by jessareeJul 26, 200911Jul 26, 2009 -
Failure to thrive
started by gallesfarm
last post by gallesfarmJul 26, 20097Jul 26, 2009 -
Just what am I anyway?
started by DrDoolotz
last post by greykyttynJul 25, 200923Jul 25, 2009 -
Are We Pekins?
started by DrDoolotz
last post by Light_for_JesusJul 25, 200913Jul 25, 2009 -
Question about ACV
started by green04735
last post by green04735Jul 25, 200910Jul 25, 2009 -
How do you boil fresh eggs so shells come off easy
started by green04735
last post by HarmonyplaceJul 25, 200983Jul 25, 2009 -
Moved babies to big coop this morning
started by green04735
last post by ElleisnJul 25, 200912Jul 25, 2009 -
Free Phoenix long tailed chickens in NE Texas.
started by kenboy
last post by ZZsBabiezJul 25, 20093Jul 25, 2009 -
Had to add another barrel
started by green04735
last post by green04735Jul 23, 20097Jul 23, 2009 -
Red yolks?
started by threegardeners
last post by threegardenersJul 22, 20096Jul 22, 2009
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Bumble Bees
started by cgustaf
last post by jylgaskinJul 22, 20091Jul 22, 2009 -
Update on my geese and ducks
started by TheAngelGirl
last post by TheAngelGirlJul 21, 200918Jul 21, 2009 -
Easy to care for chickens?
started by greykyttyn
last post by greykyttynJul 21, 200913Jul 21, 2009 -
My red bottom Rhode Island Red
started by pawny
last post by CatscanJul 20, 20099Jul 20, 2009 -
Why did she move her eggs outside the nest?
started by green04735
last post by green04735Jul 19, 200914Jul 19, 2009 -
Chicken's legs are Red?
started by portiaraylee
last post by portiarayleeJul 19, 20092Jul 19, 2009 -
New Adventure #2... come along
started by Melissa_Ohio
last post byJul 18, 2009133Jul 18, 2009 -
My chickens have been camping....
started by Jenks
last post by JenksJul 18, 20094Jul 18, 2009 -
What plants will chickens NOT eat?
started by Light_for_Jesus
last post by kassy_51Jul 17, 200916Jul 17, 2009 -
Jersey Bull Calf
started by tubbytee
last post by porkpalJul 17, 20093Jul 17, 2009
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Whose eggs is this?
started by greykyttyn
last post by greykyttynJul 17, 200911Jul 17, 2009 -
Pics of 3-week old Seramas, & a Figure-8 Brooder!
started by juliette2009
last post by HarmonyplaceJul 17, 20094Jul 17, 2009 -
2009 Planting Times
started by darius
last post by dariusJul 17, 200920Jul 17, 2009 -
Freezing eggs
started by LoreenH
last post by LoreenHJul 16, 20090Jul 16, 2009 -
sick chickens
started by cooksterann
last post by smedgeklesJul 16, 20094Jul 16, 2009 -
Look what I have aquired!
started by CajuninKy
last post by JenksJul 16, 200920Jul 16, 2009 -
This is what I put up with....
started by Gwendalou
last post by grownutJul 16, 200921Jul 16, 2009 -
red faced silkie
started by green04735
last post by porkpalJul 16, 200932Jul 16, 2009 -
Looking for a DIY chicken tractor
started by 19flip44
last post by HarmonyplaceJul 16, 20093Jul 16, 2009 -
Girl duck, she knows how to pose
started by smedgekles
last post by HarmonyplaceJul 15, 20096Jul 15, 2009
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A goat question
started by CajuninKy
last post by DrDoolotzJul 15, 200933Jul 15, 2009 -
Serama chick
started by jessaree
last post by CajuninKyJul 15, 200912Jul 15, 2009 -
Fewer honey bees?
started by SunnyBorders
last post by toloJul 15, 20092Jul 15, 2009 -
Worried about silkie
started by green04735
last post by green04735Jul 14, 200939Jul 14, 2009 -
Chicken Murder-Need Advice
started by BronxBoy
last post by BronxBoyJul 14, 20095Jul 14, 2009 -
Divine socks, auras, spinning, and other assorted chatter
started by DrDoolotz
last post by DrDoolotzJul 14, 2009300Jul 14, 2009 -
Chickens Getting Bald spots
started by BronxBoy
last post by smedgeklesJul 14, 20095Jul 14, 2009 -
I have a "baker's dozen" peafowl!
started by jessaree
last post by kenboyJul 14, 20096Jul 14, 2009 -
Is he or isn't she? I think this one might be a rooster.
started by terri_emory
last post by terri_emoryJul 14, 20096Jul 14, 2009 -
106 F here, chickens are panting
started by Light_for_Jesus
last post by porkpalJul 13, 200917Jul 13, 2009
