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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Goats have started arriving!
started by MollyD1953
last post by MollyD1953May 15, 200822May 15, 2008 -
At what age do can you switch to newpaper?
started by LoraK
last post by MollyD1953Apr 08, 200822Apr 08, 2008 -
guinea fowl
started by rutholive
last post by PhotographerMar 10, 200822Mar 10, 2008 -
Frostbitten chicken help!
started by fire_shy
last post by jylgaskinDec 03, 200722Dec 03, 2007 -
Shavings Vs Straw
started by saanansandy
last post by carrielamontNov 16, 200722Nov 16, 2007 -
Rooster Neutering
started by Carrie_Jo
last post by Jean529Sep 16, 200722Sep 16, 2007 -
Planting by the Moon
started by justfurkids
last post by FlowrLadyOct 13, 200622Oct 13, 2006 -
What kind of rooster?
started by Light_for_Jesus
last post by green04735Nov 03, 201421Nov 03, 2014 -
Trying to find a wholesale source to buy Bee Skeps...
started by ericp64
last post by noah502Jun 25, 201421Jun 25, 2014 -
Moodene here....
started by Moodene
last post by Light_for_JesusDec 10, 201221Dec 10, 2012
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New Babies
started by CountryGardens
last post by CountryGardensFeb 29, 201221Feb 29, 2012 -
Soon to be chicken noodle soup.....
started by Ruth
last post by CajuninKyJan 06, 201221Jan 06, 2012 -
Arsenic in our chicken feed?
started by IowaAnn
last post by IowaAnnOct 16, 201121Oct 16, 2011 -
Be careful what you wish for
started by DonnaB
last post by GordonHawkSep 05, 201121Sep 05, 2011 -
Is it legal to kill a hawk?
started by IowaAnn
last post by greenhouse_galAug 29, 201121Aug 29, 2011 -
Mailorder Blue and Salmon babies
started by catmad
last post by AnnieBBBMay 29, 201121May 29, 2011 -
Update on the chickies - They're growing like weeds
started by titaniumRX8
last post by AnnieBBBMay 17, 201121May 17, 2011 -
What goes good with Baby Buffs???
started by MsCritterkeeper
last post by gallesfarmApr 23, 201121Apr 23, 2011 -
Okay ,..who else is getting the Hatchery email Bug?
started by Eufaula
last post by digger9083Feb 10, 201121Feb 10, 2011 -
How do your chickens deal with the cold
started by DonnaB
last post by CajuninKyJan 15, 201121Jan 15, 2011
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Gardening by the Moon Calendar: JANUARY 2011
started by drthor
last post by dmac085Jan 07, 201121Jan 07, 2011 -
BBRRR..it is COLD!
started by Moodene
last post by DonnaBNov 29, 201021Nov 29, 2010 -
Do you name all your chickens?
started by newyorkrita
last post by newyorkritaOct 11, 201021Oct 11, 2010 -
Gardening by the Moon Calendar September 2010
started by cristina
last post by philomelSep 25, 201021Sep 25, 2010 -
My golf balls have hatched
started by green04735
last post by LoreenHJun 13, 201021Jun 13, 2010 -
The Motley crew
started by AnnieBBB
last post by AnnieBBBApr 08, 201021Apr 08, 2010 -
new silkies! would love some guesses on the sexes.
started by SHE_WOLFIE
last post by SHE_WOLFIEFeb 23, 201021Feb 23, 2010 -
Turkeys
started by Abutilon
last post by MissJestrFeb 12, 201021Feb 12, 2010 -
Meet Murphy
started by ZZsBabiez
last post by porkpalAug 30, 200921Aug 30, 2009 -
Can my hen be a rooster if she/he doesn't have spurs?
started by SarahUCM
last post by SarahUCMAug 26, 200921Aug 26, 2009
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Chick acting funny, possibly splayed leg?
started by smedgekles
last post by HaystackAug 17, 200921Aug 17, 2009 -
Blue Cochin Poozie hatched a baby...
started by smedgekles
last post by porkpalJul 30, 200921Jul 30, 2009 -
Broody Duck Question
started by Harmonyplace
last post by TheAngelGirlJul 27, 200921Jul 27, 2009 -
This is what I put up with....
started by Gwendalou
last post by grownutJul 16, 200921Jul 16, 2009 -
Another duckling problem
started by Clementine
last post by scicciarellaJun 12, 200921Jun 12, 2009 -
So excited!
started by karbear71
last post by sewincircleMay 22, 200921May 22, 2009 -
To de-crow or not to de-crow....?
started by Catscan
last post by ZZsBabiezMay 18, 200921May 18, 2009 -
Emergency What is this growth???
started by sewincircle
last post by HaystackApr 07, 200921Apr 07, 2009 -
Shelf life of eggs
started by Gwendalou
last post by HaystackMar 19, 200921Mar 19, 2009 -
MY Deepest Apology
started by Harmonyplace
last post by JayryunenJan 29, 200921Jan 29, 2009
