Snail Farming business

Snail Farming business Starting a snail farming business basically includes: sourcing, pens constructing, feeding, capital and marketing.

Most of the materials required to start-up a snail farm are basic – they can easily gotten from the environment with little or no cost.

SOURCING THE SNAILS FOR THE FARM

Your first step into the world of snail farming must begin with knowledge of the best species of snail to rear. Lack of this knowledge might sabotage your entire efforts.

There are generally 4 different breeds of snail all of which are commonly found in Africa, particularly Nigeria. They include; Archachatina marginata (giant West African snail or banana rasp snail), Achatina achatina (African giant snail), Achatina fulica (giant African land snail).

The best place to source for live snail for a snail farm is deep in the forest. However, you can also get snails from already existing farms.

CONSTRUCTION OF A SNAIL FARM

Snails do better in humus, loamy soil which permits the growth of vegetation. The farm must be a flat surfaced, well ventilated, and adequately wet but not water-logged.