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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Informal Survey: Favorite Breeds
started by BackyardHens
last post by NowRotAug 21, 200613Aug 21, 2006 -
'Weaning' chicks from hens
started by Halnik
last post by leafladyJul 31, 20063Jul 31, 2006 -
When can I let my hens into the garden or is it a bad idea
started by catncrows
last post by TexasescimoAug 30, 200612Aug 30, 2006 -
Best flowers or folage for bee's
started by huppertsr
last post by pdxJulesSep 22, 20063Sep 22, 2006 -
What works for us - chicken killing cat(s)
started by SherryLike
last post by PeggieKJul 26, 20061Jul 26, 2006 -
How much room in pen for ducks/geese?
started by dingydoo
last post by dingydooJul 23, 20062Jul 23, 2006 -
YIPEE! Got my babies today!!!!!
started by dingydoo
last post by dingydooJul 23, 200610Jul 23, 2006 -
103+ degrees here, .......... poor chickens !
started by PeggieK
last post by jimdazJul 23, 200612Jul 23, 2006 -
Only 3 Left
started by Halnik
last post by MistyMeadowsAug 31, 200618Aug 31, 2006 -
Running An Incubator in the Heat of Summer
started by Halnik
last post by HalnikJul 17, 20062Jul 17, 2006
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New Beekeepers
started by SwarmCatcher
last post by JsHoneySep 12, 200910Sep 12, 2009 -
Is regular 'head' lettuce ok for chickens
started by Halnik
last post by BackyardHensJul 28, 200627Jul 28, 2006 -
Anyone raising a feeder pig ?
started by PeggieK
last post by Margie1802Feb 10, 200810Feb 10, 2008 -
ID help please
started by Desertdenial5
last post by truestFeb 22, 200824Feb 22, 2008 -
plans for a small hutch
started by gs4060
last post by ZeppyJul 16, 20065Jul 16, 2006 -
Egg Hunt
started by Halnik
last post by HalnikJul 15, 20065Jul 15, 2006 -
Compare price meats from store and own livestock backyard
started by Phillips363
last post by Phillips363Jul 13, 20060Jul 13, 2006 -
Chicken Scratch
started by Halnik
last post by cowgirl22Jan 21, 200824Jan 21, 2008 -
He did it
started by Halnik
last post by EufaulaJul 14, 200616Jul 14, 2006 -
New hatchings July 10, 2006
started by Virginian
last post by ZeppyJul 11, 200611Jul 11, 2006
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Help! My rooster sounds like he has a cold.
started by Cottage_Rose
last post by Cottage_RoseJul 15, 20063Jul 15, 2006 -
Can rooster be neutered?
started by NowRot
last post by deepeejayAug 13, 200612Aug 13, 2006 -
Any signs to look for?
started by Melissa_Ohio
last post by Melissa_OhioAug 09, 200629Aug 09, 2006 -
Yaaaaay!! HardRock is a Big Sister!!!!
started by Eufaula
last post by EufaulaJul 11, 200610Jul 11, 2006 -
Am I a rooster?
started by oldseed
last post by TammySep 25, 200656Sep 25, 2006 -
Bale Garden
started by somermoone
last post by somermooneJul 04, 20062Jul 04, 2006 -
Homesteading?
started by somermoone
last post by somermooneJul 03, 20062Jul 03, 2006 -
Wood Rats
started by BackyardHens
last post by NanuBunnyJul 16, 200610Jul 16, 2006 -
'Half-way' Homesteading (from, The New Agrarian)
started by Magpye
last post by dariusFeb 21, 200718Feb 21, 2007 -
I took this picture today!
started by REDROSE
last post by HalnikJul 11, 20068Jul 11, 2006
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Dead Bees
started by countryfarms
last post by SingingWolfOct 07, 201017Oct 07, 2010 -
Do Chickens Have A Memory?
started by Halnik
last post by HalnikJun 29, 20060Jun 29, 2006 -
ovaduct infection symptoms
started by BackyardHens
last post by BackyardHensJun 30, 20062Jun 30, 2006 -
We have livestock now!!
started by got2Bgreen
last post by EufaulaApr 22, 200718Apr 22, 2007 -
Are Jersey White Giants docile and quiet?
started by dingydoo
last post by dingydooJul 10, 20066Jul 10, 2006 -
* Ahh Hahh! .. Opportunity knocks!! *
started by Magpye
last post by reubenTJul 01, 20061Jul 01, 2006 -
chick
started by hunterboy725
last post by BackyardHensJul 18, 200619Jul 18, 2006 -
Is there ever such thing as a gentle rooster?
started by BackyardHens
last post by bambamdryadJun 30, 20069Jun 30, 2006 -
Guineas and Chickens
started by Riversdale
last post by BackyardHensJun 25, 20064Jun 25, 2006 -
Training chickens!!
started by BackyardHens
last post by RiversdaleJun 24, 20064Jun 24, 2006
