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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Eggs are Here!
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last post by TamaraFayeJun 06, 2008143Jun 06, 2008 -
How Cold Is to Cold
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Nother Hunky Roo...Chat-a-Doodle-Doo # 7
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Welcome Newbie's introduce yourselves
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last post by sewincircleJan 19, 2009141Jan 19, 2009 -
serama rainbow of color.
started by SHE_WOLFIE
last post by AnnieBBBMar 26, 2011139Mar 26, 2011 -
Impending goat birth! Probably next 10 to 12 hours!
started by DrDoolotz
last post by MissJestrMar 09, 2009139Mar 09, 2009 -
Lodi Launch Initiated.
started by Catscan
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Hatching your own Fowl 101 - For all birds!
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last post by knslwilliamsSep 04, 2008137Sep 04, 2008 -
the weather's not even (that) bad...
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last post by HarmonyplaceFeb 28, 2009136Feb 28, 2009 -
Chicken Doctor 101 Q & A
started by knslwilliams
last post by luvs2garden2000Oct 26, 2008135Oct 26, 2008
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LaMancha Milk Goats
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The Guess the Roo Game
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last post by HarmonyplaceSep 08, 2008134Sep 08, 2008 -
Sunflower Seeds to Increase Egg Production
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Star-spangled time on the July homestead
started by NikB
last post by NikBAug 01, 2011133Aug 01, 2011 -
Try to guess what breed the parents to these were......
started by smedgekles
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New Adventure #2... come along
started by Melissa_Ohio
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Introduceing JELLY BEAN!
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last post by Lazy_LadiesJan 22, 2009133Jan 22, 2009 -
Here we go... countdown begins.
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Where is everybody?
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Most popular forum on DG is....
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Bought Hatching Eggs
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Managing Menacing Roosters:
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Pictures of the chicks
started by newyorkrita
last post by newyorkritaNov 19, 2010127Nov 19, 2010 -
Help! Baby geese or ducks?!
started by DrDoolotz
last post by saanansandyJan 06, 2009127Jan 06, 2009 -
Vegemite and chickens?
started by Catscan
last post by MissJestrApr 25, 2010126Apr 25, 2010 -
PIP PIP Hurray!!!! (again)
started by sewincircle
last post by chickens4everFeb 01, 2009126Feb 01, 2009 -
Retired, living self sufficently in Alabama (Part 3)
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Getting colourful on the October Homestead
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last post by NikBNov 01, 2011125Nov 01, 2011 -
We got 2 llamas!
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Beating the heat...
started by TamaraFaye
last post by kmom246Aug 03, 2008125Aug 03, 2008
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YIPPPPPPEEEE!! Our 1st broody just hatched her 1st chick....
started by ladybugsabound2
last post by luckycharm_1Jul 27, 2008125Jul 27, 2008 -
Need ADVICE ASAP Lighting Strike
started by knslwilliams
last post by luckycharm_1Jul 20, 2008125Jul 20, 2008 -
One chick is different??
started by MollyD1953
last post by TamaraFayeJun 20, 2008125Jun 20, 2008 -
Alternate Lodi Lauch set for Thanksgiving Day!
started by ZZsBabiez
last post by ZZsBabiezDec 02, 2008124Dec 02, 2008 -
Take that, Haystack!
started by Catscan
last post by MissJestrFeb 15, 2010123Feb 15, 2010 -
New baby Jacob ewe lambs
started by DrDoolotz
last post by MissJestrMar 16, 2009123Mar 16, 2009 -
Oh my gosh, my pigeon laid 2 eggs!
started by DrDoolotz
last post by silkiechickJan 24, 2009123Jan 24, 2009 -
Fortress coop ... in some ways
started by Photographer
last post by PhotographerSep 09, 2008123Sep 09, 2008 -
Dieting by the moon- begins August 4th
started by dovey
last post by doveySep 22, 2007123Sep 22, 2007 -
A trip to the Iowa State Fair in photographs
started by DrDoolotz
last post by Tigerlily09Sep 08, 2008122Sep 08, 2008