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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Incubating "old" eggs?
started by Catscan
last post by CatscanApr 09, 200856Apr 09, 2008 -
The first set of babies have arrived!
started by smedgekles
last post by truestApr 07, 200856Apr 07, 2008 -
Help no eggs
started by nicksmom30
last post by nicksmom30Apr 27, 200756Apr 27, 2007 -
Am I a rooster?
started by oldseed
last post by TammySep 25, 200656Sep 25, 2006 -
Something Got Our Two Geese...
started by greenhouse_gal
last post by greenhouse_galDec 05, 201155Dec 05, 2011 -
Help!
started by green04735
last post by green04735Nov 09, 201155Nov 09, 2011 -
black locust, arguably the best homesteader tree
started by paulwheaton
last post by CajuninKyOct 12, 201155Oct 12, 2011 -
does anyone have an organic solution foar ants in our garden
started by chancemft
last post by OutlawHeart81Jun 20, 201155Jun 20, 2011 -
Help identifying breeds II
started by Clare_CA
last post by ZZsBabiezMar 30, 201055Mar 30, 2010 -
Meet Onyx
started by DrDoolotz
last post by DrDoolotzMar 25, 200955Mar 25, 2009
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The Broody Adventures of Shelby the SIlkie
started by frans530
last post by InnBetweenNov 01, 200855Nov 01, 2008 -
Injured Chicken
started by teresa83
last post by grownutSep 08, 200855Sep 08, 2008 -
A goat question for those of you who raise them.
started by MollyD1953
last post by MollyD1953May 06, 200855May 06, 2008 -
McMurray hatcheries
started by kathy_ann
last post by truestFeb 05, 200855Feb 05, 2008 -
How to buy chicken eggs for eating?
started by tucsonjill
last post by TammyDec 08, 200755Dec 08, 2007 -
What breeds of chickens give the biggest white & brown eggs?
started by Glenda_Michigan
last post by CajuninKyMar 14, 200755Mar 14, 2007 -
April fools 2013
started by Dyson
last post by DysonMay 01, 201354May 01, 2013 -
Staring the addition to the coop
started by green04735
last post by sylvi74Jul 02, 201154Jul 02, 2011 -
We had a massacre yesterday
started by picabo
last post by DonnaBJan 28, 201154Jan 28, 2011 -
Pastry Butt?
started by AnnieBBB
last post by LoreenHMar 23, 201054Mar 23, 2010
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I'm so upset! 3 babies dead and two more injured.
started by town2country
last post by kassy_51Nov 05, 200854Nov 05, 2008 -
The Ins and Outs of Poultry Showing!
started by knslwilliams
last post by luvs2garden2000Oct 22, 200854Oct 22, 2008 -
My coop and my girls
started by teresa83
last post by MollyD1953Oct 16, 200854Oct 16, 2008 -
Submit your rooster pictures here!
started by Lazy_Ladies
last post by silkiechickOct 15, 200854Oct 15, 2008 -
Ruh roh... I think I hear CF bells...
started by brigidlily
last post by luvs2garden2000Aug 31, 200854Aug 31, 2008 -
Chicks arrived Question
started by luvs2garden2000
last post by CatscanJul 05, 200854Jul 05, 2008 -
Pip and a sick chick.
started by Catscan
last post by granny_goodyJun 18, 200854Jun 18, 2008 -
Heat stricken hen
started by MollyD1953
last post by MollyD1953Jun 16, 200854Jun 16, 2008 -
Guess what breed I am
started by green04735
last post by green04735Nov 07, 201153Nov 07, 2011 -
Horrible week
started by DonnaB
last post by CajuninKyFeb 13, 201153Feb 13, 2011
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Had to Share!! My first Maran egg!
started by Eufaula
last post by Light_for_JesusFeb 07, 201153Feb 07, 2011 -
Heart vs Head
started by frans530
last post by grownutDec 06, 200953Dec 06, 2009 -
Happy Birthday dear Claire!
started by dahlianut
last post by MissJestrApr 14, 200953Apr 14, 2009 -
Chicks staying out all night?
started by Catscan
last post by TamaraFayeMar 25, 200853Mar 25, 2008 -
Newbie with a few questions....
started by Pinger42
last post by charlenesplantsMar 14, 200853Mar 14, 2008 -
Newbie chicken owner!
started by MsKatt
last post by truestFeb 04, 200853Feb 04, 2008 -
Homesteading, 2015
started by CountryGardens
last post by CountryGardensDec 14, 201552Dec 14, 2015 -
Egg Eating
started by greenhouse_gal
last post by greenhouse_galApr 07, 201452Apr 07, 2014 -
I need help picking out some chicks. .....I mean chickens!
started by Glenda_Michigan
last post by LoonMar 13, 201152Mar 13, 2011 -
Made a Awesome Trade!!!!!!
started by DonnaB
last post by DonnaBNov 17, 201052Nov 17, 2010
