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 had two geese hatch today
started by TheAngelGirl
last post by TheAngelGirlJun 14, 200935Jun 14, 2009 -
Introducing new chickens
started by Elleisn
last post by porkpalJun 14, 200910Jun 14, 2009 -
First Serama Hatch - 14 of 14!
started by juliette2009
last post by beclu727Jun 14, 20096Jun 14, 2009 -
Chicken sex life question
started by Gwendalou
last post by catmadJun 14, 200910Jun 14, 2009 -
More babies are hatching!
started by smedgekles
last post by smedgeklesJun 13, 200916Jun 13, 2009 -
Need advice air cell seems too large in hatching eggs
started by rustyswoman
last post by silkiechickJun 13, 200912Jun 13, 2009 -
Chicken Keeping 101
started by Jenks
last post by HarmonyplaceJun 12, 200949Jun 12, 2009 -
Help - snake!
started by porkpal
last post by TheAngelGirlJun 12, 200933Jun 12, 2009 -
Volunteers Needed
started by Yuska
last post by 50gleeJun 12, 20091Jun 12, 2009 -
Can subsistence farming be done in the midwest states?
started by gardenbumble
last post by 50gleeJun 12, 200911Jun 12, 2009
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looking for woman interested in homesteading.
started by ittybit
last post by podsterJun 12, 20091Jun 12, 2009 -
Another duckling problem
started by Clementine
last post by scicciarellaJun 12, 200921Jun 12, 2009 -
Pictures of silkie nesting box please
started by green04735
last post by jylgaskinJun 11, 20093Jun 11, 2009 -
How old do chicks have to be to give them cracked corn?
started by Glenda_Michigan
last post by HarmonyplaceJun 11, 200917Jun 11, 2009 -
I have a bevy of peafowl!
started by jessaree
last post by HarmonyplaceJun 11, 200910Jun 11, 2009 -
He is not livestock or poultry but just too handsome not to
started by smedgekles
last post by scicciarellaJun 10, 200913Jun 10, 2009 -
Head shots
started by beclu727
last post by porkpalJun 10, 200922Jun 10, 2009 -
Bees making home in my home HELP need advice?
started by Bubbblesxtwo
last post by summerkidJun 10, 20092Jun 10, 2009 -
The Ugly Side of Raising Chickens
started by juliette2009
last post by juliette2009Jun 10, 20094Jun 10, 2009 -
Homesteading ?????
started by phicks
last post by dougf4Jun 09, 200938Jun 09, 2009
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teat dip
started by dpoitras
last post by saanansandyJun 09, 20095Jun 09, 2009 -
The Odd Couple
started by ZZsBabiez
last post by Melissa_OhioJun 09, 20099Jun 09, 2009 -
Book Recommendation
started by wheatnbarley
last post by wheatnbarleyJun 08, 20092Jun 08, 2009 -
So This is the Plan
started by melvatoo
last post by melvatooJun 08, 20098Jun 08, 2009 -
Will red tail hawks kill geese?
started by rustyswoman
last post by greenhouse_galJun 08, 200914Jun 08, 2009 -
free honey bee swarm in Texas, midlothian... from CL
started by Texas_Viola
last post by Texas_ViolaJun 08, 20090Jun 08, 2009 -
Fixing my pitcher pump
started by RatherBDigging
last post by podsterJun 08, 20092Jun 08, 2009 -
Baby ducks.
started by Landscaping92
last post by Landscaping92Jun 08, 20092Jun 08, 2009 -
Qestion about new rooster
started by green04735
last post by smedgeklesJun 08, 20095Jun 08, 2009 -
Picture of silkies feet
started by green04735
last post by smedgeklesJun 07, 200914Jun 07, 2009
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The girls
started by Elleisn
last post by smedgeklesJun 07, 20099Jun 07, 2009 -
Babies first day out
started by green04735
last post by green04735Jun 07, 20095Jun 07, 2009 -
How many Roosters do you see?
started by greykyttyn
last post by greykyttynJun 07, 200934Jun 07, 2009 -
Why is my hen acting this way?
started by green04735
last post by DrDoolotzJun 06, 200919Jun 06, 2009 -
Duck sitting on nest too long?
started by Fitsy
last post by FitsyJun 06, 200943Jun 06, 2009 -
What a surprise, Poozies chicks hatched already.
started by smedgekles
last post by smedgeklesJun 05, 20094Jun 05, 2009 -
Shooting fish in a barrel
started by AZgrammie
last post by AZgrammieJun 05, 200919Jun 05, 2009 -
More chick pics, couldn't resist.
started by smedgekles
last post by ZZsBabiezJun 05, 20098Jun 05, 2009 -
Hangin around the barnyard
started by karbear71
last post by ZZsBabiezJun 05, 200913Jun 05, 2009 -
Selling lamb?
started by Nebraska_Jewel
last post by saanansandyJun 05, 20096Jun 05, 2009
