Snails meat popularly called “Congo meat” is consumed in many countries around the world. Meanwhile in some countries, snails are considered a delicacy for the rich because of its nutritional benefits. In Nigeria for instance, Snail is a popular meat for many Nigerians in the especially in the rural areas mostly in the rain forest belt, where it is collected from the wild. The potentials for its domestication and commercialization in the country has not been fully harnessed or exploited, although many studies and experience has shown that snails Farming…
A lot of people are not even aware that okra can be soaked and that the water is drinkable not just as a water but it also possesses unknown amazing health benefits as we are going to be discussing below on this article. Okra which is commonly known as “Lady Finger” is a very common vegetable around the world and it is a very nutritious and healthy vegetable consumed by many people around the world in different delicacies. It might even be your favorite soup when it comes to dishes…
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There are some basic factors that needs to be considered when constructing your snail pen which include the following: The scale of the snail farming enterprise you want to establish. The type of snail farming you choose to operate i.e. In-door or Out-door; The stage of development as well as habits of the snails. In today’s article, we are going to be discussing about the construction of out-door snail pen. First, let us start with the following: Preparation of site for 5m x 5m out-door snail pen The basic factors…
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Blackeyed Susan which is also known as the official flower for the Preakness and they are a member of the sunflower family. In addition to making a beautiful indoor flower arrangement, Blackeyed Susans attract butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects. They require a full sun as their sun requirement and a well-drained soil. Their Zones is about: 3 – 9 with a Height of about 1 – 3 feet tall It Blooms in: Late Summer – Mid‑Fall and is good for cut flowers Meanwhile according to a research article recently published by By…
Botanically, it is a member of the cruciferous or Brassicaceae family of vegetables and has similar nutritional and phytochemistry profile as that of other brassica family veggies like broccoli and cabbage. Cauliflower (cabbage flower) is one of the familiar winter season vegetables. These beautiful flower heads are brimming with essential nutrients, hold numerous health benefiting phytonutrients such as vitamins, indole-3-carbinol, and sulforaphane that help prevent overweight, diabetes and offer protection from prostate, ovarian, and cervical cancers. As in broccoli, cauliflower also made up of tightly clustered florets that begin to…
There are three major Giant African land snails. They include the following species: 1. Achatina Marginata (AM) 2. Achatina Achatina (AA) 3. Achatina Fulica (AF) Now let us discuss them in details below: 1. Achatina Marginata: This is called the big black snail or giant snail. It is commonly found in the forest along the coast of West Africa. This is the most common snail found in Nigeria amidst Achatina Fulica. The shell has a mottled color of black, brown and white and very thick. The shell collar is pink.…
Some of the basic daily routine duties to be carried out in your snail farm include the following activities: 1. Check the housing units regularly and any dead or infected snails found removed. 2. Remove regularly the leftover feeds in the housing. 3. Clean and replenish water trays with fresh cool water untreated. 4. Clean the pens and the surrounding regularly. 5. Make sure that the soil is well covered with dry leaves (mulching). 6. In the dry season, wet the soil adequately to remain moist always. Many snails aestivate…
As a snail farmer or an intending snail farmer, there are some basic daily general management routines you must observe in your snail farm. Some of those general management routine procedures include the following: 1. Discourage visitors from entering the Snailery too frequently. 2. Do a proper inspection of materials carried to snailery such that they are safe. 3. Do not use chemicals i.e. insecticides or herbicides inside the Snailery. 4. Adequate shade must be provided. 5. Snail must be handled carefully. 6. Fresh poultry dropping should not be added.…
