Hey fellow farmers, I just took a step closer to my new animal farm. I will start with a snail farm then I'll add other livestock to the farm as we grow.
I'll be posting updates here periodically for those that might be interested, Ow and some pictures too.

Without further ado, let's get started. ). I've built my Pen (snail house), and today I've put sand in the pen. I will be getting my brood stock before next week runs out, maybe Wednesday. Anyway see the pictures below how my pen looks like.

Till next week update: Food business is Good business.

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Nice pen..is that where the pen would be ? It doesn't look like a shaded place ..following this thread

Neduzze5

kunlesufyan:
Neduzze5

Thanks for mentioning me bro.

Op, I love this concept but since it is a wooden pen, there should be shelter to prevent rain from soaking and spoiling the wood

Starbuck, welcome. Any comments?

Pls where are u geting ur brood stock

Neduzze5:
Starbuck, welcome. Any comments?

I think that snails do well in a much darker environment, from the pic you uploaded, you are making use of a see through net, are you gonna make a darker covering for it or you'll leave it bare?

opeaceo:


I think that snails do well in a much darker environment, from the pic you uploaded, you are making use of a see through net, are you gonna make a darker covering for it or you'll leave it bare?

I am not the op ooh.... I'm just another snail farmer but you really are spot on.

You farm snails?

Neduzze5:


I am not the op ooh.... I'm just another snail farmer but you really are spot on.

You farm snails?

aww, I'm sorry for the mix up though, my mom used to own a snail farm.

Following

Neduzze5:


Thanks for mentioning me bro.

Op, I love this concept but since it is a wooden pen, there should be shelter to prevent rain from soaking and spoiling the wood

Exactly and I think the nylon should also be used to line not just the bottom but the walls of the pen...

kunlesufyan:

Exactly and I think the nylon should also be used to line not just the bottom but the walls of the pen...

You're right bro

kunlesufyan:
Nice pen..is that where the pen would be ? It doesn't look like a shaded place ..following this thread

It is in a shaded place, at my backyard. No too much sun, or wind.

Neduzze5:


Thanks for mentioning me bro.

Op, I love this concept but since it is a wooden pen, there should be shelter to prevent rain from soaking and spoiling the wood

Though my plan is to rent an land later, I know this won't last more than two breeding seasons. By then I will build block pen.

PAO429:
Pls where are u geting ur brood stock

From another farmer in my area. Have already discussed with him on the whole arrangement

opeaceo:


I think that snails do well in a much darker environment, from the pic you uploaded, you are making use of a see through net, are you gonna make a darker covering for it or you'll leave it bare?

True, but after introducing them to the pen, i'll use dried plantain leaf to cover them. It won't only protect them from sun, but also rain falling directly on them.

kunlesufyan:

Exactly and I think the nylon should also be used to line not just the bottom but the walls of the pen...

Nice suggestion. I'll try and Cover the sides with nylon too.

yazz09:


Though my plan is to rent an land later, I know this won't last more than two breeding seasons. By then I will build block pen.

Alright... That's a nice one then. Keep updating us with pictures. Goodluck

yazz09:


True, but after introducing them to the pen, i'll use dried plantain leaf to cover them. It won't only protect them from sun, but also rain falling directly on them.

OK then, Success!!

success,pls wc kind of sand did u use?

Dis is cool. I love d pen type. I will build my pen by july also. Gudluck to all of us prospective snail farmers.

wasuka14:
Dis is cool. I love d pen type. I will build my pen by july also. Gudluck to all of us prospective snail farmers.

Thanks Bro, wish you luck on your endeavor. Don't forget to share with us when you start.

Am here because am planning to start mine on a vacant plot beside my house anytime soon. Just got the idea today and am already seeing ground breaking help here. I pray it works, would love to upload pictures too like dis but that would be after I hav gotten enough tutorial here.

Dannyset:
Am here because am planning to start mine on a vacant plot beside my house anytime soon. Just got the idea today and am already seeing ground breaking help here. I pray it works, would love to upload pictures too like dis but that would be after I hav gotten enough tutorial here.

No problem Bro, i'll try my best to keep everyone abreast with my progress.

yazz09:


From another farmer in my area. Have already discussed with him on the whole arrangement

Can you share the price for the brood stock and your location?

Georgeoye:


Can you share the price for the brood stock and your location?

The price for the brood stock is NGN 200 each. Don't know if its a good price, but i got NGN400 each in Warri from another farmer.
I am in Port Harcourt.

yazz09:


The price for the brood stock is NGN 200 each. Don't know if its a good price, but i got NGN400 each in Warri from another farmer.
I am in Port Harcourt.

Wow.... If it's 200 NGN each, then how many could you possibly buy? I'm equally in Port Harcourt. Where precisely are you?

So today i will go and get the feed components and mix them, getting ready for the new guys to come.
Am so anxious and excited at the same time.

Nice thread bro, I have a few questions to ask. I'm a novice to snail farming but I intend to give it a try in a short time.
Pls how do you source their feeds? Like how many broods will you use for this size of pen? And how often do the snails require attention in a day?
I'll be glad if you can also update us with the financial implications of rearing snails of this size of pen.
Thanks.

yazz09:
So today i will go and get the feed components and mix them, getting ready for the new guys to come.
Am so anxious and excited at the same time.

Share pictures!

austin2all:
Nice thread bro, I have a few questions to ask. I'm a novice to snail farming but I intend to give it a try in a short time.
Pls how do you source their feeds? Like how many broods will you use for this size of pen? And how often do the snails require attention in a day?
I'll be glad if you can also update us with the financial implications of rearing snails of this size of pen.
Thanks.

yazz09:
So today i will go and get the feed components and mix them, getting ready for the new guys to come.
Am so anxious and excited at the same time.

Use ur Google! It's likely to help and add to what u would get here.

austin2all:
Nice thread bro, I have a few questions to ask. I'm a novice to snail farming but I intend to give it a try in a short time.
Pls how do you source their feeds? Like how many broods will you use for this size of pen? And how often do the snails require attention in a day?
I'll be glad if you can also update us with the financial implications of rearing snails of this size of pen.
Thanks.

Its a good business to get into,but still requires all the business brain that you can muster.

Ok for the feed, I use a feed formula to prepare the feed ( you can't find any kind of already made feed in the market).

I am looking at stocking it with a 100 snails or more.

Snails don't require much attention from you, just an hour early in the morning and late in the evening. To put the feed and water, then remove the previous feed and maybe dead snails. So basically 2 hours attention per day.

Snails doesn't require a high financial commitment, with as little as 50k you can start a small farm in your backyard. if you want to start medium scale, budget like 300 - 500k (if you have a piece of land then like 200k).

Snail farming is a good venture to go into, but do your research very well before delving in. Don't go in without a been convinced that you've gotten as much knowledge as possible before going in.

All the best.

Neduzze5:



Wow.... If it's 200 NGN each, then how many could you possibly buy? I'm equally in Port Harcourt. Where precisely are you?

i am looking at getting 50 snails to start with. I am in Eliozu area