Hello from Columbus, Ohio

Discussion in 'Introductions' started by barb_jess, Dec 21, 2012.

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  1. Dec 21, 2012 #1
    barb_jess

    barb_jess Junior Member

    12
    Dec 17, 2012
    central Ohio
    Now that I am retired, I have decided that I would like to raise vegetables, chickens and goats out in the country. Not knowing anything, I spent the Summer working on a farm that raised vegetables for a market so I got some experience for growing vegetables.

    Still don't know anything about chickens and goats so I am hoping to pick up any information possible which led me to this site. This site seems to have a lot of information and helpful people so I am hoping to learn from all of you.
     
    barb_jess, Dec 21, 2012
    barb_jess, Dec 21, 2012
  3. Dec 21, 2012 #2
    nancy d

    nancy d Moderator Staff Member Supporting Member

    14,615
    Oct 5, 2007
    near Seattle
    Welcome Barb_Jess from Seattle area!
    Glad you're with us, you will indeed learn alot, keep reading.
    My hub is from near Youngstown.:cheers:
     
    nancy d, Dec 21, 2012
    nancy d, Dec 21, 2012

  5. Dec 21, 2012 #3
    ThreeHavens

    ThreeHavens 7 does - 2 bucks - 1 wether

    11,072
    Oct 20, 2011
    New Jersey
    Welcome! I'm glad you're taking the time to learn, there sure is a lot out there!
     
    ThreeHavens, Dec 21, 2012
    ThreeHavens, Dec 21, 2012
  6. Dec 21, 2012 #4
    RowdyKidz

    RowdyKidz Senior Member

    2,641
    Apr 2, 2009
    NW Ohio
    Welcome from Northern Ohio! :)
     
    RowdyKidz, Dec 21, 2012
    RowdyKidz, Dec 21, 2012
  7. Dec 21, 2012 #5
    ksalvagno

    ksalvagno Moderator Staff Member Supporting Member

    57,159
    Oct 6, 2009
    North Central Ohio
    Welcome from North Central Ohio! :wave:

    Not sure where you are in Columbus but I will be moving a little north of Columbus to Cardington in the near future.
     
    ksalvagno, Dec 21, 2012
    ksalvagno, Dec 21, 2012
  8. Dec 21, 2012 #6
    fd123

    fd123 Senior Member

    730
    May 29, 2012
    macon, Ga.
    Welcome from Macon, Ga!!
     
    fd123, Dec 21, 2012
    fd123, Dec 21, 2012
  9. Dec 21, 2012 #7
    Frosty

    Frosty Active Member

    1,471
    Feb 12, 2010
    Swanzey,NH
    welcome from New Hampshire. I am learning every day and I haven't got my goats yet. Just chickens and ducks.
     
    Frosty, Dec 21, 2012
    Frosty, Dec 21, 2012
  10. Dec 21, 2012 #8
    caprine crazy

    caprine crazy Boer Lover 4 Life!

    2,991
    Jun 12, 2012
    Eminence, IN
    Welcome from Indiana! I hope someday that I can move to Columbus temporarily for college. I would like to attend Ohio State for veterinary medicine. I really liked the campus when I went back in May for their open house.
     
    caprine crazy, Dec 21, 2012
    caprine crazy, Dec 21, 2012
  11. Dec 21, 2012 #9
    goatnutty

    goatnutty Active Member

    3,219
    Oct 9, 2007
    South East,IN
    Welcome from south east Indiana!
     
    goatnutty, Dec 21, 2012
    goatnutty, Dec 21, 2012
  12. Dec 21, 2012 #10
    liz

    liz Well-Known Member

    23,224
    Oct 5, 2007
    Shelocta PA
    Welcome from West Central PA!! I have family in Amanda and Minerva :wave:

    There is a TON of info here... lots of reading, any questions you may have will be willingly answered :)
     
    liz, Dec 21, 2012
    liz, Dec 21, 2012
  13. Dec 21, 2012 #11
    goatiegurl*Oh

    goatiegurl*Oh Senior Member

    1,188
    Nov 10, 2007
    Ohio

    Small world, I'm only 40 mins from Minerva.
     
    goatiegurl*Oh, Dec 21, 2012
    goatiegurl*Oh, Dec 21, 2012
  14. Dec 22, 2012 #12
    Sundancer

    Sundancer Never poke a sleeping Pom...

    149
    Jan 20, 2012
    Northern Neck of Virginia
    We retired a few years ago and although we have had horses, dogs and cats for a loooong time, we had not had goats. Once we got the place we wanted and took our sweet time fixing it up (read 5 years or so) we decided goats would be the next logical step for milk, meat, soap and all that. We knew nothing about goats but since being here we have learned lots and have a nice little herd of 6 evil little NG's that totally rule the farm. We love 'em to death and are thrilled with having them.

    Hang here and you'll learn more than you need to know plus get the pleasure of "pooch pics" :D

    And welcome to the family ;)
     
    Sundancer, Dec 22, 2012
    Sundancer, Dec 22, 2012
  15. Dec 22, 2012 #13
    Tlambert95

    Tlambert95 Member

    229
    Oct 15, 2012
    Welcome! I am in PA right now but will be moving back to Ohio in June near Zanesville. Welcome to the forum. What kind of things are you wanting from your goats? Knowing what you want out of them might help you decide a breed for sure.
     
    Tlambert95, Dec 22, 2012
    Tlambert95, Dec 22, 2012
  16. Dec 22, 2012 #14
    clearwtrbeach

    clearwtrbeach New Member

    3,320
    May 10, 2012
    Columbia Gorge, Pacific North west
    :welcome: from WA state
     
    clearwtrbeach, Dec 22, 2012
    clearwtrbeach, Dec 22, 2012
  17. Dec 22, 2012 #15
    riaketty

    riaketty New Member

    65
    Feb 22, 2009
    Millersport, Ohio
    Welcome from Millersport, OH! We're about 30 min east of Columbus.

    This board is awesome. Glad to have you!
     
    riaketty, Dec 22, 2012
    riaketty, Dec 22, 2012
  18. Dec 22, 2012 #16
    WalnutGroveFarm

    WalnutGroveFarm Senior Member

    1,525
    Sep 27, 2008
    Southern Ohio
    Welcome from Southern Ohio
     
    WalnutGroveFarm, Dec 22, 2012
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  19. Dec 22, 2012 #17
    Liberty Farms

    Liberty Farms Junior Member

    55
    Mar 1, 2012
    Gallipolis Ferry, WV
    Welcome from WV. I am only 2 hrs from Columbus,oh
     
    Liberty Farms, Dec 22, 2012
    Liberty Farms, Dec 22, 2012
  20. Dec 22, 2012 #18
    NigerianGirl

    NigerianGirl Junior Member

    570
    Jan 29, 2011
    Arkansas
    Welcome from Arkansas !!
     
    NigerianGirl, Dec 22, 2012
    NigerianGirl, Dec 22, 2012
  21. Dec 22, 2012 #19
    barb_jess

    barb_jess Junior Member

    12
    Dec 17, 2012
    central Ohio
    Right now I am in Hilliard (just west of Columbus) but hope to be moving toward Logan county soon.
     
    barb_jess, Dec 22, 2012
    barb_jess, Dec 22, 2012
  22. Dec 22, 2012 #20
    barb_jess

    barb_jess Junior Member

    12
    Dec 17, 2012
    central Ohio
    I am going to be needing both dairy and meat from goats. I think the Nigerian Dwarfs are adorable (dairy) but don't know enough to say what I will need yet. I have a lot to learn.
     
    barb_jess, Dec 22, 2012
    barb_jess, Dec 22, 2012
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