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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Time to spill the beans
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Eggsplorer II: Mission SMORE
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Building a Home
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The DG Official Chicken Hairdo Contest
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last post by Patchouli78Apr 18, 2009237Apr 18, 2009 -
Its not the same on here without Haystack
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Chicken Chat # 3
started by DustyDS
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Extending Where's Catscan to Whirly Purly & Dahlia's Flock
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Tour de Coop - Let's see them!
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Passing the Blather Stick!!
started by grownut
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Angora Goats From Rescue
started by DrDoolotz
last post by DrDoolotzDec 26, 2008231Dec 26, 2008
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Chatty chat cock- a doodle- doooo
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last post by DustyDSAug 17, 2008231Aug 17, 2008 -
Brooder babies and more due soon!!
started by silkiechick
last post by PrancingponySep 28, 2008230Sep 28, 2008 -
Building a Home part2
started by CricketsGarden
last post by CricketsGardenJul 07, 2012225Jul 07, 2012 -
Meet Jackpot
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last post by sewincircleApr 05, 2009221Apr 05, 2009 -
Blather stick
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last post by HarmonyplaceDec 29, 2008221Dec 29, 2008 -
Nother Hunky Roo...Chat-a-Doodle-Doo #6
started by grownut
last post by DustyDSSep 28, 2008219Sep 28, 2008 -
winter is here on the Homestead...
started by NikB
last post by CountryGardensMay 04, 2014218May 04, 2014 -
Incubating eggs for the first time... ALOT of questions
started by MissJestr
last post by ZZsBabiezMar 26, 2010218Mar 26, 2010 -
Science Or Sneaky? Garlic & Onion Taste Test
started by Sethought
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brooder possibility what ya think
started by luvs2garden2000
last post by MollyD1953Jul 27, 2008217Jul 27, 2008
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December on the 'Stead
started by Jayryunen
last post by podsterJan 04, 2011211Jan 04, 2011 -
mY cHICKENS
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last post by BLOSSOMBUDDYOct 09, 2009210Oct 09, 2009 -
Pip Pip Hurray! CNY Launch
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last post by chickens4everJan 28, 2009210Jan 28, 2009 -
Offical Muffler Sulking Section (and other Various Chatter)
started by wren107
last post by wren107Dec 17, 2009206Dec 17, 2009 -
Looking for info. on Peahens & cocks
started by Sonoita
last post by SonoitaNov 18, 2008203Nov 18, 2008 -
January 2011 - what is on your homestead horizon?
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last post by podsterJan 20, 2011202Jan 20, 2011 -
barnevelder pullets
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last post by MoodeneFeb 24, 2009199Feb 24, 2009 -
It's April already!!!
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Midwest Funny Farm Hatch Commencing...
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last post by sewincircleMar 11, 2009198Mar 11, 2009 -
How was everybodys day today please share :)
started by Harmonyplace
last post by silkiechickNov 25, 2008198Nov 25, 2008
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A lurker who wants a chicken, or two
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last post by CajuninKyJan 07, 2011197Jan 07, 2011 -
Chat-a-Doodle doo #5
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last post by SuzeScottSep 12, 2008195Sep 12, 2008 -
Been busy Lately
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last post by sewincircleMar 12, 2009194Mar 12, 2009 -
Countdown to Chicken Acquisition Day
started by DrDoolotz
last post by DrDoolotzJul 31, 2008194Jul 31, 2008 -
CHICKEN CHAT # 4 - For all the Chicken Heads
started by DustyDS
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You're being propositioned!!!
started by grownut
last post by grownutDec 21, 2009187Dec 21, 2009 -
Iowa Hatch Sequence Commencing....10....9....8....7....6....
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a warm beginning to the February Homestead
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last post by dariusMar 04, 2012183Mar 04, 2012 -
October On The Homestead
started by kmom246
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Cacklin' thread for chick'n'chat
started by TamaraFaye
last post by TamaraFayeJul 07, 2008182Jul 07, 2008