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Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by yazz09(m): 2:32pm On Jun 27, 2015 |
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. NB: THE WHATSAPP GROUP HAS REACHED MAX NUMBER OF USERS. PS NO NEW MEMBERS CAN BE ADDED, MY SINCERE APOLOGIES TO ALL THOSE I COULD NOT ADD 3 Likes
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Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by kunlesufyan(m): 3:04pm On Jun 27, 2015 |
Nice pen..is that where the pen would be ? It doesn't look like a shaded place ..following this thread |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by kunlesufyan(m): 3:06pm On Jun 27, 2015 |
Neduzze5 |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by Neduzze5(m): 3:16pm On Jun 27, 2015 |
kunlesufyan: 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 |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by Neduzze5(m): 3:17pm On Jun 27, 2015 |
Starbuck, welcome. Any comments? ![]() |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by PAO429: 3:22pm On Jun 27, 2015 |
Pls where are u geting ur brood stock |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by opeaceo: 3:23pm On Jun 27, 2015 |
Neduzze5: 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? |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by Neduzze5(m): 3:24pm On Jun 27, 2015 |
opeaceo: I am not the op ooh.... I'm just another snail farmer but you really are spot on. You farm snails? |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by opeaceo: 3:26pm On Jun 27, 2015 |
Neduzze5: aww, I'm sorry for the mix up though, my mom used to own a snail farm. |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by hahn(m): 3:31pm On Jun 27, 2015 |
Following |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by kunlesufyan(m): 3:36pm On Jun 27, 2015 |
Neduzze5:Exactly and I think the nylon should also be used to line not just the bottom but the walls of the pen... |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by Neduzze5(m): 3:58pm On Jun 27, 2015 |
kunlesufyan: You're right bro |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by yazz09(m): 6:43pm On Jun 27, 2015 |
kunlesufyan: It is in a shaded place, at my backyard. No too much sun, or wind. 1 Like |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by yazz09(m): 6:45pm On Jun 27, 2015 |
Neduzze5: 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. |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by yazz09(m): 6:48pm On Jun 27, 2015 |
PAO429: From another farmer in my area. Have already discussed with him on the whole arrangement 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by yazz09(m): 6:50pm On Jun 27, 2015 |
opeaceo: 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. |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by yazz09(m): 6:52pm On Jun 27, 2015 |
kunlesufyan: Nice suggestion. I'll try and Cover the sides with nylon too. |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by Neduzze5(m): 7:09pm On Jun 27, 2015 |
yazz09: Alright... That's a nice one then. Keep updating us with pictures. Goodluck |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by opeaceo: 7:44pm On Jun 27, 2015 |
yazz09: OK then, Success!! |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by shangodele(m): 7:48pm On Jun 27, 2015 |
success,pls wc kind of sand did u use? |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by wasuka14(m): 3:31pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
Dis is cool. I love d pen type. I will build my pen by july also. Gudluck to all of us prospective snail farmers. |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by yazz09(m): 5:53pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
wasuka14: Thanks Bro, wish you luck on your endeavor. Don't forget to share with us when you start. 1 Like |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by Dannyset(m): 10:51pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
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. |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by yazz09(m): 10:36am On Jun 29, 2015 |
Dannyset: No problem Bro, i'll try my best to keep everyone abreast with my progress. 1 Like |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by Georgeoye: 3:15pm On Jun 29, 2015 |
yazz09: Can you share the price for the brood stock and your location? |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by yazz09(m): 3:34pm On Jun 29, 2015 |
Georgeoye: 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. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by Neduzze5(m): 3:36pm On Jun 29, 2015 |
yazz09: Wow.... If it's 200 NGN each, then how many could you possibly buy? I'm equally in Port Harcourt. Where precisely are you? |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by yazz09(m): 3:37pm On Jun 29, 2015 |
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. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by austin2all: 4:25pm On Jun 29, 2015 |
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. |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by Dannyset(m): 4:39pm On Jun 29, 2015 |
yazz09:Share pictures! austin2all: yazz09: Use ur Google! It's likely to help and add to what u would get here. |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by yazz09(m): 10:03am On Jun 30, 2015 |
austin2all: 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. 4 Likes |
Re: Snail Farm Begins - The Birth Of A Farm by yazz09(m): 10:09am On Jun 30, 2015 |
Neduzze5: i am looking at getting 50 snails to start with. I am in Eliozu area 1 Like |
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