Neduzze5:
Good morning Agriculturists,

I've been moved by going through various researches both from this website and via Google to begin a snail farm.

My snail farm is not really a farm as per say. It is just a bucket where the snail will be raised till maturity. To avoid the infestation of insects, ants and diseases, my snailery will be suspended in the air with ropes like a playground swing.

Pictures will follow up later.

heykims:
Well done Op.
But seriously, don't u think these creatures are too tiny to serve any purpose coz I'm just wondering if these snails can ever outgrow their shells?
Abi una go dey change the size of their shells to bigger ones too?

Dollyak:

Respect to you. I love your positive attitude.

izzieman:


Kudos on your entrepreneurial spirit. Quick advice - The use of a paint bucket is not very healthy for the snails and even if does not affect them, they may have chemicals in them that will get passed on to your eventual consumers. When you farm, always consider the effect of your production on your market.

I hope you do not take my criticism the wrong way. Globally, the trend is towards organic food production with no chemicals. If your business grows and you start to export, you will find that naturally grown food fetches a premium on the world market. Good luck and may your business grow beyond your dreams.

Please ponder!

dangerous01:
See the small thing wey u dy imprison. Human being why are you so so heartless do you knw how many snails fammily u ve destroy with that ur bleeping trap

Lilyomi:
I like da fact dat is nw educative topics hittim da fp.

heykims:

Really, but how do the small shells give way for the increasing size?

clevadani:
I also started my snail farm about 2wks back.
But I have just 5 snails. Don't know where to get snails from

Roughfyzay:
Nice one my brother.

heykims:
Well done Op.
But seriously, don't u think these creatures are too tiny to serve any purpose coz I'm just wondering if these snails can ever outgrow their shells?
Abi una go dey change the size of their shells to bigger ones too?

BELEXYFARMS:
Nice one.... But just a suggestion, why not use old tyres to rear the snails. I think that should be more spacious for them and u wont av to physically touch them often. I have once tried this bucket method and it wasnt successful at all. Actually mine was even a very big plactic drum.

Neduzze5:


Take a look at this two pictures... Then decide for yourself whether it is possible

greygoblings:

Snail shells contain compounds that are similar to your finger nails. I am sure that your nails have grown from when you were a child to now. The shells do grow. @OP, you will need to get bigger specie of snails and more room for them. That bucket is to small and will result in stunted growth.

Neduzze5:
Good morning Agriculturists,

I've been moved by going through various researches both from this website and via Google to begin a snail farm.

My snail farm is not really a farm as per say. It is just a bucket where the snail will be raised till maturity. To avoid the infestation of insects, ants and diseases, my snailery will be suspended in the air with ropes like a playground swing.

Pictures will follow up later.

Neduzze5:


Take a look at this two pictures... Then decide for yourself whether it is possible

Neduzze5:



Now as I said earlier, this is small scale breeding in a paint bucket. I just picked them up from around my compound today and I'll still pick up more later at night and in my farm too.

I don't know the species really but I think they are Achinata marginata.

Neduzze5:
My "boys" in their new home. I gave them ugu leaves, pawpaw leaves, pawpaw and water leaves yesterday to eat. On coming back this morning, I realized that they finished everything except the water leaves. Seems like they don't like it that much

Neduzze5:
Good morning Agriculturists,

I've been moved by going through various researches both from this website and via Google to begin a snail farm.

My snail farm is not really a farm as per say. It is just a bucket where the snail will be raised till maturity. To avoid the infestation of insects, ants and diseases, my snailery will be suspended in the air with ropes like a playground swing.

Pictures will follow up later.

tonididdy:
if I am right...these species cannot grow into the real deal snails sold in the market for 6 to 7 for 2500naira. these are just egile, the type measured with a bowl full for 100naira or less.



my point is hope u know this and pls talk bout the lucrative side of this?

Chinwendym:
Nice one Neduzze5 I will also suggest you add some egg shells to their feed! It will strengthen their shells so they don't die off on you! And since you are also having hatchlings please keep them separated from the adults, to avoid them being eating up.

If they were in their natural habitat the layers will burrow into the ground to lay its eggs To avoid stories that touch. I use to farm GALs sometime ago.

amobyk29:
have u ever tot of creating a natural habitat for snails? that's wen u will enjoy real snail farming.

what is tyre, bucket, used tanks for snail farming u are only keeping them for pets to pass time.


I can create a nice habitat for snails and the will never leave ur pen. But u must have enough space to rear them.

Ofido:



My man am interested in snail farming, I also stay in Anambra, have my poultry farm in Nsugbe wit enough space. Lets watz app on 08034903207