` the news&&rules

please make sure to read everything located in this board before posting anything IC. also, members...please make sure that the rules haven't changed without you noticing. =]

` the member activities

this is where all of the boards are located for members to enjoy. it contains the general chat, search, and steals. enjoy members of BtB!

` the advertise&&affiliate

guest may advertise and affiliate with Beyond the Barn here. guest posting is open, as well as affiliation requests.

` the shop

this is where you can come to spend your corn! yayyyy!

` the essential information

important information is located in here. you must read everything within this board to understand the plot, the point, and the perspective of Beyond the Barn.

` the join

yay, the step right before you can begin to rp! whooo! please make sure you've read all the rules, so your up-to-date and know all the factors. now, make your character! 8D

` the adoption

need to get rid of an inactive character? have too many? well this is theboard for you. post your character's stats, and someome's bound to love your character and ask to adopt it.

` the log

you can keep a thread, just for your characters here. :3 yay for that!

` the nitrogen flock

the nitrogen flock has a large territory. the pond, with green grass, beetles and worms - if you feel like trying to flip a rock over or digging through the mud. the pond has several creatures living in it...skidders, fish(carp, goldfish, and other species Liquid Nitrogen wouldn't be able reconize), and tadpoles.

` silver glade flock

A clear, grassy area with spots of thick weeds that are perfect for hiding in. Several large rocks litter the ground, and softwood trees surround like a barrier. The earth is very fertile, and fat, juicy insects are not rare at all. The only problem here is that, beyond the barn, some certain creatures are more likely to show themselves away from the watchful eyes of the farm's inhabitants.
On clear nights, the moon shines right into the clearing, hence the title 'Silver Glade'.

` the open flock

this is an open flock. please post a 200+ word claiming post to claim.

` behind the shed

Behind the wooden building is an intimate area, where hens and roosters meet to pass on their genes in relative privacy, away from curious eyes. The ground is generally scratched up, though there are parts of it where scrubby weeds and grass grows. Sometimes lones hens will venture here but this is definitely not recommended - many overly amorous roosters strutting by will gladly seize their chance to take advantage of the unwary and unprotected.

` the hen house

This building is reserved for hens who need to lay their eggs, providing a safe, secure and comfortable place for them to do so. There are six boxes for hens to choose from, each neatly and comfortably filled with soft straw that offers warmth as well as a nice place for hens to sit, especially since it stays warm and dry even during thunderstorms. It's also the place where hens wishing to have a chick might go broody, providing them with the opportunity.
Note: It is your duty to post your hen here whenever she is supposed to lay.

` the compost pile

This looming pile of decomposing materials is a treasure trove for all, hiding buried troves waiting to be scratched out of hiding. Food in the shape of discarded vegetables and nut shells of all sorts can be discovered, as well as accidental treats - the odd pile of corn, a few unlucky worms - all awarded to the most persistent of scratchers. It's also the social gathering place, a place to chat and get to know one another without any fear - but hens beware, you may get more than you bargained for. The heap is also a favoured place of roosters trying to impress the ladies with exuberant displays of power and looks.

` the old tractor

A tractor well past it's use-by date stands in this unused field, with the old red paint peeling off to reveal orange-rusted metal, a rusty monument to the farm that has a double use - a semi-dangerous playground during the day (danger coming from unidentified yet sharp scraps of metal poking out) and a nighttime shelter when the sun goes down, with birds crowded together in a huddle to share their warmth for the night. It's also the home to a number of tasty spiders and flies - as long as you're fast enough, that is. Be careful in the summer - the metal gets far too hot under the blazing sun, although it does provide welcome shade.