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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Article: huge egg laid by hen
started by Zeppy
last post by MoodeneAug 06, 20061Aug 06, 2006 -
Can I put baby guineas with my chick?
started by chickmom
last post by chickmomAug 04, 20063Aug 04, 2006 -
Brokeback Coop ?
started by PeggieK
last post by PeggieKAug 04, 20065Aug 04, 2006 -
Wanna be a homesteader....
started by tucker303
last post by CajuninKyAug 01, 200612Aug 01, 2006 -
Funny Egg
started by Halnik
last post by HalnikAug 01, 200610Aug 01, 2006 -
Broody Hen
started by NowRot
last post by PeggieKJul 31, 200612Jul 31, 2006 -
'Weaning' chicks from hens
started by Halnik
last post by leafladyJul 31, 20063Jul 31, 2006 -
Is regular 'head' lettuce ok for chickens
started by Halnik
last post by BackyardHensJul 28, 200627Jul 28, 2006 -
looking into goats
started by TamaraFaye
last post by bambamdryadJul 27, 200639Jul 27, 2006 -
What works for us - chicken killing cat(s)
started by SherryLike
last post by PeggieKJul 26, 20061Jul 26, 2006
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How much room in pen for ducks/geese?
started by dingydoo
last post by dingydooJul 23, 20062Jul 23, 2006 -
YIPEE! Got my babies today!!!!!
started by dingydoo
last post by dingydooJul 23, 200610Jul 23, 2006 -
103+ degrees here, .......... poor chickens !
started by PeggieK
last post by jimdazJul 23, 200612Jul 23, 2006 -
chick
started by hunterboy725
last post by BackyardHensJul 18, 200619Jul 18, 2006 -
Running An Incubator in the Heat of Summer
started by Halnik
last post by HalnikJul 17, 20062Jul 17, 2006 -
plans for a small hutch
started by gs4060
last post by ZeppyJul 16, 20065Jul 16, 2006 -
Wood Rats
started by BackyardHens
last post by NanuBunnyJul 16, 200610Jul 16, 2006 -
Help! My rooster sounds like he has a cold.
started by Cottage_Rose
last post by Cottage_RoseJul 15, 20063Jul 15, 2006 -
Badly injured hen hanging around my pen
started by PeggieK
last post by PeggieKJul 15, 200618Jul 15, 2006 -
Egg Hunt
started by Halnik
last post by HalnikJul 15, 20065Jul 15, 2006
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He did it
started by Halnik
last post by EufaulaJul 14, 200616Jul 14, 2006 -
Compare price meats from store and own livestock backyard
started by Phillips363
last post by Phillips363Jul 13, 20060Jul 13, 2006 -
New hatchings July 10, 2006
started by Virginian
last post by ZeppyJul 11, 200611Jul 11, 2006 -
Yaaaaay!! HardRock is a Big Sister!!!!
started by Eufaula
last post by EufaulaJul 11, 200610Jul 11, 2006 -
I took this picture today!
started by REDROSE
last post by HalnikJul 11, 20068Jul 11, 2006 -
Are Jersey White Giants docile and quiet?
started by dingydoo
last post by dingydooJul 10, 20066Jul 10, 2006 -
Lost an chick to a snake! Ugh......
started by MiniSchnuz
last post by TheNaturalWayJul 04, 200613Jul 04, 2006 -
Bale Garden
started by somermoone
last post by somermooneJul 04, 20062Jul 04, 2006 -
Homesteading?
started by somermoone
last post by somermooneJul 03, 20062Jul 03, 2006 -
Bees for pleasure not honey
started by PeggyOW
last post by philomelJul 02, 200616Jul 02, 2006
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* Ahh Hahh! .. Opportunity knocks!! *
started by Magpye
last post by reubenTJul 01, 20061Jul 01, 2006 -
Good reference
started by Yuska
last post by philomelJun 30, 20061Jun 30, 2006 -
Is there ever such thing as a gentle rooster?
started by BackyardHens
last post by bambamdryadJun 30, 20069Jun 30, 2006 -
ovaduct infection symptoms
started by BackyardHens
last post by BackyardHensJun 30, 20062Jun 30, 2006 -
Do Chickens Have A Memory?
started by Halnik
last post by HalnikJun 29, 20060Jun 29, 2006 -
Who am I?
started by Melissa_Ohio
last post by SherryLikeJun 26, 20069Jun 26, 2006 -
Are there any plants, chickens won't eat?
started by NowRot
last post by NowRotJun 26, 200616Jun 26, 2006 -
Directions and, or a chicken question
started by SherryLike
last post by TheNaturalWayJun 25, 200634Jun 25, 2006 -
Guineas and Chickens
started by Riversdale
last post by BackyardHensJun 25, 20064Jun 25, 2006 -
Roosting
started by Halnik
last post by ZeppyJun 25, 200610Jun 25, 2006