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 homeade bator!
started by mcamden
last post by JnetteDec 23, 2015455Dec 23, 2015 -
Reference Thread (the links!)
started by grownut
last post by DonnaBDec 09, 201132Dec 09, 2011 -
Managing Menacing Roosters:
started by Haystack
last post by MaypopLaurelMar 28, 2017126Mar 28, 2017 -
Hens on strike
started by fredie21
last post by ahvccenterSep 09, 20244Sep 09, 2024 -
orchids on trees
started by norast
last post by ahvccenterAug 21, 20241Aug 21, 2024 -
Cleaning hive after mice
started by FallsCreekRanch
last post by ahvccenterAug 20, 20247Aug 20, 2024 -
Help! Broken egg in chicken???
started by smedgekles
last post by ahvccenterJul 15, 202422Jul 15, 2024 -
White Crested, Black Polish chicks......... more fragile ?
started by PeggieK
last post by keenepomsMay 13, 202439May 13, 2024 -
Old farm house garden
started by Northeastnewbie
last post by johndavis4345May 07, 20245May 07, 2024 -
Why do silkies not like the chicken house?
started by jylgaskin
last post by ahvccenterMay 07, 202418May 07, 2024
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Growing Potatoes in a tire
started by may91
last post by ahvccenterMay 03, 20245May 03, 2024 -
Is the honey produced from "Tecoma stans" pollen poisonous?
started by 2QandLearn
last post by 2QandLearnOct 01, 20236Oct 01, 2023 -
GMO feed
started by Light_for_Jesus
last post by Nidhi2022Jun 10, 202214Jun 10, 2022 -
Basic chicken Qs?
started by phuggins
last post by porkpalMar 01, 202114Mar 01, 2021 -
How to keep ducks out of new pond plantings
started by DrDebbieD
last post by porkpalFeb 06, 20199Feb 06, 2019 -
Has anyone bought the Pullet-Shut Automatic Chicken Door?
started by Glenda_Michigan
last post by SecoValleyJan 15, 201916Jan 15, 2019 -
Homestead
started by homesteadme
last post by erinaistonApr 23, 20184Apr 23, 2018 -
Cattle Auction Confusion
started by Hineni
last post by Claude_WrightJan 12, 201837Jan 12, 2018 -
Rural farm struggling with neighbors barking dogs
started by DeepSpringFarmer
last post by Baroo2UAug 28, 20172Aug 28, 2017 -
Tyson's breed of chicken The Cobb 500
started by Glenda_Michigan
last post by porkpalAug 03, 20179Aug 03, 2017
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Types of flowers for bees.
started by Domehomedee
last post by DomehomedeeMay 28, 201724May 28, 2017 -
Type of grass to plant at my country place?
started by robmorin
last post by Cville_GardenerFeb 20, 20173Feb 20, 2017 -
Anyone raise rabbits ?
started by PeggieK
last post by WestwoodJan 09, 201742Jan 09, 2017 -
ginkgo trees seed sowing
started by duescher22
last post by weedingDec 08, 20161Dec 08, 2016 -
planning to make the move to self-sufficiency
started by o_angi2001
last post by o_angi2001Aug 25, 2016146Aug 25, 2016 -
Bee venom collector and collecting bee venom
started by honeybeesforus
last post by honeybeesforusMay 24, 20162May 24, 2016 -
Homesteading, Merry Christmas
started by CountryGardens
last post by CajuninKyMay 21, 20168May 21, 2016 -
hard Allergy from nettle
started by angie5WW
last post by porkpalMay 17, 20161May 17, 2016 -
Chicken Saddles
started by Chillybean
last post by porkpalApr 29, 20161Apr 29, 2016 -
Chick with broken leg
started by Kubileya
last post by katherinecr92Apr 10, 201616Apr 10, 2016
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Chicks
started by green04735
last post by ChillybeanMar 10, 201614Mar 10, 2016 -
How do I tell rooster silkies from hens
started by jylgaskin
last post by kittrianaJan 17, 201626Jan 17, 2016 -
Homesteading, 2015
started by CountryGardens
last post by CountryGardensDec 14, 201552Dec 14, 2015 -
Is this going to be an ongoing post?
started by florida254
last post by porkpalNov 04, 20154Nov 04, 2015 -
Wasp/hornets not bees
started by joelcoqui
last post by joelcoquiOct 03, 20153Oct 03, 2015 -
Alaskan Chickens-How much to feed?
started by smgrant
last post by ToryKaSep 21, 20154Sep 21, 2015 -
Mailbox bees
started by Cris316
last post by beesknees365Aug 24, 20155Aug 24, 2015 -
Injured chick - looking for feedback
started by Tammy
last post by TammyAug 20, 201514Aug 20, 2015 -
Locating a hive on a bridge or dock over water
started by mbrentballoon
last post by mbrentballoonAug 01, 20150Aug 01, 2015 -
Powdered Eggs
started by weeding
last post by CajuninKyJul 31, 20155Jul 31, 2015
