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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My new Rooster
started by crowingnuts
last post by crowingnutsJan 05, 200716Jan 05, 2007 -
Howard the Christmas Goat
started by lleighmay
last post by lleighmayJan 05, 200717Jan 05, 2007 -
Debudding pygmy goats: What is the best way?
started by biggered
last post by leafladyJan 04, 20073Jan 04, 2007 -
black leg horns
started by phicks
last post by phicksJan 03, 20070Jan 03, 2007 -
combs hanging from tree
started by wcgypsy
last post byJan 03, 200711Jan 03, 2007 -
Ornery Little Bantam Rooster !
started by PeggieK
last post by PeggieKJan 03, 20074Jan 03, 2007 -
Miss Kaliegh with Chipmunk!
started by Eufaula
last post by leafladyJan 02, 20074Jan 02, 2007 -
pygmy goats
started by biggered
last post by KathyJoDec 31, 20061Dec 31, 2006 -
Training bees to sniff out explosives
started by LC2sgarden
last post by LC2sgardenDec 29, 20060Dec 29, 2006 -
Muscovy mothers' behavior question
started by DebinSC
last post by trackinsandDec 28, 20061Dec 28, 2006
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Hope Santa fills your stockings with eggs, chicken lovers!
started by BackyardHens
last post by WigglyPawDec 28, 20065Dec 28, 2006 -
Old English Game chickens
started by phicks
last post by crestedchikDec 24, 20061Dec 24, 2006 -
Sheep questions
started by luna_baby
last post by mmistyroseDec 24, 200616Dec 24, 2006 -
Advise, please
started by AngelSong
last post by AngelSongDec 06, 20060Dec 06, 2006 -
need some input...(encouragement) :-)
started by mmistyrose
last post by mmistyroseDec 06, 200629Dec 06, 2006 -
Ok, I'm confused about Misfit...
started by NowRot
last post by PeggieKDec 04, 200623Dec 04, 2006 -
Dead chicks today
started by kathy_ann
last post by TexasescimoDec 03, 20065Dec 03, 2006 -
livestock ID vote
started by crestedchik
last post by JnetteNov 30, 20068Nov 30, 2006 -
It's a sad day....
started by NowRot
last post by brigidlilyNov 27, 20069Nov 27, 2006 -
Boredom Busters for Chickens
started by WigglyPaw
last post by mummuNov 25, 200619Nov 25, 2006
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New Babies at WigglyPaw Farm
started by WigglyPaw
last post by TamaraFayeNov 20, 20065Nov 20, 2006 -
Dual Purpose
started by mmistyrose
last post by TamaraFayeNov 16, 200624Nov 16, 2006 -
Will a skunk....?
started by NowRot
last post by brigidlilyNov 13, 20064Nov 13, 2006 -
Incubating eggs
started by NowRot
last post by NowRotNov 11, 20066Nov 11, 2006 -
* A 'Homesteading Lifestyle' .. and More *
started by Magpye
last post by hellnzn11Nov 11, 200628Nov 11, 2006 -
New hive problems
started by Riversdale
last post by nallymaNov 05, 200620Nov 05, 2006 -
No more Chickens
started by lauriwilson
last post by lauriwilsonOct 29, 200624Oct 29, 2006 -
New! What's the craziest thing ever (done) WITH a chicken?
started by Glenda_Michigan
last post by WigglyPawOct 27, 200616Oct 27, 2006 -
chicken tractor question
started by brigidlily
last post by mmistyroseOct 24, 20069Oct 24, 2006 -
fertile rooster?
started by crowingnuts
last post by brigidlilyOct 23, 20067Oct 23, 2006
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Can a young rooster's "technique" improve?
started by Zeppy
last post by PeggieKOct 23, 20063Oct 23, 2006 -
South Texas State Fair-Poultry Show-Beaumont,Tx
started by Moodene
last post by brigidlilyOct 17, 200611Oct 17, 2006 -
Who laid my egg?
started by BackyardHens
last post by EufaulaOct 16, 20063Oct 16, 2006 -
What is the craziest thing you've ever seen a chicken do?
started by Glenda_Michigan
last post by VirginianOct 16, 200610Oct 16, 2006 -
Planting by the Moon
started by justfurkids
last post by FlowrLadyOct 13, 200622Oct 13, 2006 -
Someone stole my eggs for sale : (
started by WigglyPaw
last post by WigglyPawOct 13, 200624Oct 13, 2006 -
My peacock house
started by Moodene
last post by gapeahenOct 12, 200611Oct 12, 2006 -
Frizzle Care
started by BackyardHens
last post by BackyardHensOct 11, 200618Oct 11, 2006 -
its time for a bath
started by sammy12345
last post by BackyardHensOct 11, 20065Oct 11, 2006 -
Duck food??
started by SherryLike
last post by Cottage_RoseOct 11, 200615Oct 11, 2006




