Dannyset:

Share pictures!

Sorry was very busy yesterday, couldn't get the feeds. but will get them today and i'll share the pictures as well.

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.

Their feeds are easy to get, left over fruits would do like pawpaw and its likes. Avoid fruits with a hard back and if you know people who make fruit juice at home, you can collect the chaff and also waterleaf stalk would do.

opeaceo:


Their feeds are easy to get, left over fruits would do like pawpaw and its likes. Avoid fruits with a hard back and if you know people who make fruit juice at home, you can collect the chaff and also waterleaf stalk would do.

They eat that too if you are keeping them as pets. But for business don't even think of relying on such feeds. Give them a formulated feed that can boost there growth in 6 or 7 months.

yazz09:


They eat that too if you are keeping them as pets. But for business don't even think of relying on such feeds. Give them a formulated feed that can boost there growth in 6 or 7 months.

Who dah hell keeps snails as pets?

Neduzze5:



Who dah hell keeps snails as pets?

That person must have seen where somebody said ur treating the snails like ur pets.

yazz09:


They eat that too if you are keeping them as pets. But for business don't even think of relying on such feeds. Give them a formulated feed that can boost there growth in 6 or 7 months.

They can actually survive on that, you can set aside some snails and try that with them, trust me, they'll grow fast.

Dannyset:


That person must have seen where somebody said ur treating the snails like ur pets.

Lolz.... Damn pets!! Let them mature first, I'll just start by grilling them with pepper and spices, eat them deliciously with a can of malt or Orijin to wash it in!

Neduzze5:



Lolz.... Damn pets!! Let them mature first, I'll just start by grilling them with pepper and spices, eat them deliciously with a can of malt or Orijin to wash it in!

Strictly business bro! Eat for where? Man shall not live by food alone oo!

Dannyset:

Strictly business bro! Eat for where? Man shall not live by food alone oo!

If ah hear say ah no chop. All work and no play makes Jack a dull nigga

Neduzze5:


If ah hear say ah no chop. All work and no play makes Jack a dull nigga

Yinmu! Am not in for play too bro! Told my people at home not to expect any side attraction from it. For now, this is business and that's what it would remain.

Dannyset:

Yinmu! Am not in for play too bro! Told my people at home not to expect any side attraction from it. For now, this is business and that's what it would remain.

Lolz... You put in much capital. Didn't put in much though

Neduzze5:



Lolz... You put in much capital. Didn't put in much though

Not yet, but about to! It's good to do it once and for all. am not going into it for the fun of it.

Dannyset:

Not yet, but about to! It's good to do it once and for all. am not going into it for the fun of it.

Alright kudos... You dey the whatsapp group ba?

Neduzze5:


If ah hear say ah no chop. All work and no play makes Jack a dull nigga

Its good not to meddle your business with your personal life. If you must chop, pay yoursef for the ones you'll eat.

Else they'll be so delicious you will eat them all under one month.

As for these no free one.

Guys, I'll be going to get the feeds soon, will update as soon as I get them.

Neduzze5:


Alright kudos... You dey the whatsapp group ba?

U shld hav spotted me there na!

Following

OK guys,

I know I promised to post the feed pix yesterday, but I was very busy.
Today, as promised, I was able to get my boys. Could not yet get the , hence I gave them tomatoes and ugu. I just pray I'll have enough time to get the feed tomorrow.

Tip: don't bother your snails in the afternoon, that's wen they re sleeping. Feed them early in the morning and at sunset.

I must get the feeds today, no matter how busy I am. I'll make time nd get it. Will upload more pictures in the evening.

Tip: protect your snails from heat and wind. Both factors dehydrate them, which will make them hibernate

Bro, your soil isn't good ooh!!

Neduzze5:
Bro, your soil isn't good ooh!!

OK, should I add more

Note: it's black Loamy soil from our flower garden

yazz09:


OK, should I add more

Note: it's black Loamy soil from our flower garden

It looks like sandy soil. Is it easily penetrable? And seems like it has too much water

Neduzze5:



It looks like sandy soil. Is it easily penetrable? And seems like it has too much water

No it's not sandy, and it's not water logged. There is a hole under that drains excess water. The sand is wet all day.

yazz09:


No it's not sandy, and it's not water logged. There is a hole under that drains excess water. The sand is wet all day.

But the soil look packed and not much.

you have the wrong soil in there. the soil is noy much enough.

Hardheolar:
you have the wrong soil in there.
the soil is noy much enough.

Are you into snail farming bro?

I shall be going into snail farming in less than two months time. I am just abt to acquire 3plots of land. snail farming and probably with plantain

pls highly experienced snail farmers shud signify. thanks

yazz09:


Are you into snail farming bro?

Can your snails drill into the soil? If they can't, then that is a very wrong soil. It doesn't drain water easily

Neduzze5:



Can your snails drill into the soil? If they can't, then that is a very wrong soil. It doesn't drain water easily

Yes, they've been drilling into the soil. I'll upload some of the pics of those that are underground later when I come back from work.

drealaz24:
I shall be going into snail farming in less than two months time. I am just abt to acquire 3plots of land. snail farming and probably with plantain

pls highly experienced snail farmers shud signify. thanks

There combination is a perfect marriage. The plantain will serve as shade for the snail. But don't plant them near the fence or else your snails will escape from it.
Or you can build separate open pens all across the land.

Send any questions or comments here so we'll all learn and grow together.

yazz09:


There combination is a perfect marriage. The plantain will serve as shade for the snail. But don't plant them near the fence or else your snails will escape from it.
Or you can build separate open pens all across the land.

Send any questions or comments here so we'll all learn and grow together.

I am planning to build a big square pen and cover it with palm fronds. I am planting outside d pen.

or is there a better way to do it? (like d combination u are talking abt)

pls share

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