Fish Farming, Grasscutter farming and Snail Farming

<h1>Fish Farming, Grasscutter farming and Snail Farming</h1>Author: <a title="kayode Taiwo" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/kayode-taiwo/207909.htm">kayode Taiwo</a> It requires a large investment and it is very risky. Intensive catfish culture requires management almost 24 hours a day during most of the year, and unless you are willing to provide this type of management, you should look at another type of enterprise. The grass cutter is a domesticated animal of Sub-Saharan Africa, also known as the cane rat. This animal is a popular meat of many Nigerians in the rural area especially in the rain forest belt. The high demand for the grass cutter meat has made it an important source of income for farmers & hunters that dwell in these regions.           As a result of high demand for the meat of this animal, some unecologically -unfriendly means such as deforestation bush burning & extensive hunting are being used to decimate the population of the animal. The solution to the decrease in supply of the grass cutter is rearing (domestication). The results of efforts in some parts of the country in recent times have shown that it is possible to rear grass cutter as a profitable venture.  ADVANTAGES OF GRASS CUTTER REARING -                     Low starting capital -                     Cheap & readily available source of food -                     Ease of operation for women, old persons & youth -                     Sources of additional income -                     Employment generation etc  SELECTION OF FOUNDATION STOCKS            In selecting foundation stock, the following must be considered: <ol> <li>the grass cutter must be agile, healthy and active; this is an indication of good growth</li> <li>The grass cutter should not have wound or skin infection.</li> <li>The foundation stock should be stocked at (3) months of age for easy conditioning & training.</li> </ol>  STOCKING RATE: The appropriate member of grass cutter that forms a family or colony is five (5). The male and female is ratio 1 to 4.  HOUSING SYSTEM: The housing system used for grass cutter breeding should be one that provides shelter against weather conditions. This could be a concrete hutch, or wooden and metallic cage. The most important features of the house. Chosen must include the following: <ol> <li>It must be escape-proof</li> <li>It must allow free access to tend to the grass cutter</li> <li>It must be located at a relatively quiet environment</li> </ol> It must be always dry and not damp About the Author: Kayode Taiwo is a season Animal farmer with detailed experience in catfish and tilapia, grasscutter, African Giant Snail and Rabbit Farming. He organise training sections on regular basis for intended farmers and also consult and mentor young farmers.Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/food-and-beverage-articles/fish-farming-grasscutter-farming-and-snail-farming-1113951.html" title="Fish Farming, Grasscutter farming and Snail Farming">Fish Farming, Grasscutter farming and Snail Farming</a>

It requires a large investment and it is very risky. Intensive catfish culture requires management almost 24 hours a day during most of the year, and unless you are willing to provide this type of management, you should look at another type of enterprise.

The grass cutter is a domesticated animal of Sub-Saharan Africa, also known as the cane rat. This animal is a popular meat of many Nigerians in the rural area especially in the rain forest belt. The high demand for the grass cutter meat has made it an important source of income for farmers & hunters that dwell in these regions.

As a result of high demand for the meat of this animal, some unecologically -unfriendly means such as deforestation bush burning & extensive hunting are being used to decimate the population of the animal. The solution to the decrease in supply of the grass cutter is rearing (domestication). The results of efforts in some parts of the country in recent times have shown that it is possible to rear grass cutter as a profitable venture.

ADVANTAGES OF GRASS CUTTER REARING

- Low starting capital

- Cheap & readily available source of food

- Ease of operation for women, old persons & youth

- Sources of additional income

- Employment generation etc

SELECTION OF FOUNDATION STOCKS

In selecting foundation stock, the following must be considered:

the grass cutter must be agile, healthy and active; this is an indication of good growth
The grass cutter should not have wound or skin infection.
The foundation stock should be stocked at (3) months of age for easy conditioning & training.

STOCKING RATE:

The appropriate member of grass cutter that forms a family or colony is five (5). The male and female is ratio 1 to 4.

HOUSING SYSTEM:

The housing system used for grass cutter breeding should be one that provides shelter against weather conditions. This could be a concrete hutch, or wooden and metallic cage. The most important features of the house.

Chosen must include the following:

It must be escape-proof
It must allow free access to tend to the grass cutter
It must be located at a relatively quiet environment

It must be always dry and not damp

Kayode Taiwo is a season Animal farmer with detailed experience in catfish and tilapia, grasscutter, African Giant Snail and Rabbit Farming. He organise training sections on regular basis for intended farmers and also consult and mentor young farmers.

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