Baroba:
It will take divine miracle for ants not to penetrate this enclosure.. More power to you, you have to be brave to try this..

Divine miracle is any pesticide that doesn't kill snails and slugs.

Easy.

cleavon:



Please is it advisable to dig your ground and cover it without using blocks to build the wall?

Better done in an upland region or you risk your snails drowning during any flooding..


PLEASE, I WANT TO USE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO TELL EVERYONE READING THIS THREAD.

SNAIL FARMING IS THE MOST CUSTOMIZABLE FORM OF FARMING I HAVE DONE...YOU CAN RAISE SNAILS ANYWHERE.... (UNDER YOUR BED, BEHIND YOUR HOUSE OR ON 20ACRES OF VIRGIN FOREST.
BUT A LOT CAN GO WRONG.

SNAILS ARE SENSITIVE CREATURES AND REQUIRE A PRETTY SLIM CLIMATIC CONDITION TO MAINTAIN OPTIMAL GROWTH AND PRODUCTIVITY.

WHAT AM I TRYING TO SAY?

EACH SNAIL FARM SETUP IS UNIQUE IN HOUSING TYPE AND LAYOUT.

LET US KNOW AND SEE WHAT YOU HAVE TO GIVE BETTER ADVICE.

THIS APPLIES TO BOTH NEW AND OLD TIMERS.

ONE LOVE MY PEOPLE

cleavon:
Thanks boss..I have really learnt a lot..please what is the best way to sterilize your soil before using it in your snail pen?

Pour soil substrates into sacks, tie and place in drums of boiling hot water....

Just the way you might warm up a lump of eba wrapped in polythene in a pot of boiling water.

Crazy analogy

occie3:
Great work!

What's the cost of your breeders Achatina achatina?
From experience what is the best breed to begin with?
And what breed is preferred in the market? THANKS

Healthy achatina breeders are priced around 250-400 depending on the season.

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Please show us proof of your words.
It will help people trust you better.

And please "poultry on a snail thread is tantamount to derailing"

I am not saying you are a scam but I won't trust a consultant who can't spell "consultation".

Lugohugo
Please where can I get A.A snail breeders in Osun State.

pls I need Achatina achatina, anyone that can supply pls contact

thymm50:
pls I need Achatina achatina, anyone that can supply pls contact me @ thymm50@gmail.com. thanks

bilaal29:
Lugohugo
Please where can I get A.A snail breeders in Osun State.

How many pieces?

Minimum order Quantity- 500Pcs

Lead time- 2 weeks

Healthy , mature breeders sourced from a nearby African country

Call 08030964896 for current prices

well done mr Ugo. The main effort required in ur free range system is keeping away predators eg ants from invading the farm from the outside

etiumo:
well done mr Ugo. The main effort required in ur free range system is keeping away predators eg ants from invading the farm from the outside

Yes.

However, we have measures in place.

Basil, marigolds are example of pest repellant crops we plant.

You can reach me to get seeds also. All kinds.

Pls which species of snails are these?

lordhugo:


Yes.

However, we have measures in place.

Basil, marigolds are example of pest repellant crops we plant.

You can reach me to get seeds also. All kinds.

[size=14pt]Herbs Ants Hate[/size]

There are a number of herbs that naturally repel ants. By planting these herbs in your garden, you can cut down the presence of ants. Plant them around the areas you specifically want to protect, or near doors and windows to keep them from entering your home. Anything pungent, such as basil or sage, will help repel ants when planted around your garden. Those below work especially well.

Mint – Ants hate mint, especially peppermint. This makes it a great deterrent. The only complication is that mint is an insidious grower that will take over any ground it is placed in. So chose locations for mint carefully and monitor its growth if you don't want it in your entire garden.

Tansy – Growing tansy will work much the same way growing mint does to deter ants. It also produces lovely yellow flowers on tall stems that can be a good compliment to your flower garden. Unfortunately, it grows and spreads to fill an area almost as fast as mint.

Pennyroyal - Pennyroyal is used in repellents for a number of different types of insects, including ants. As a relative of mint it does tend to invade the entire garden if not kept in close check. However, the sweet scent and soft lavender flowers in season may make growing pennyroyal worth the extra work to restrain it.

Ants Hate Marigolds

There are a few flowers that are known to deter ants from their area. One of the best known is the marigold. Plant a few of these around the borders of your garden or near plants you want really well protected. Marigolds have the advantage of minimal expansion. However, they are annuals who have to be replaced yearly.

Coffee Grounds Deter Ants

If you're a coffee drinker, don't throw out your used grounds. Coffee grounds have two uses when added to your garden soil. Nutrients in your coffee grounds will feed your plants, and the caffeine will repel ants. Sprinkle a ring of grounds around a tree or plant you specifically want to protect. Or, till some coffee grounds into the soil around the boarder of your garden.

Citrus Peels

Another item to add to the soil around your plants is citrus peels. Grind peels from any citrus fruit up to release the oils that repel ants and make it easy to distribute evenly. Add it to the soil in a circle around a specific tree or plant much like with coffee grounds. For even better success, try combining citrus peels with coffee grounds.

Ants Love Cornmeal

That might sound like a poor reason to sprinkle cornmeal around, but in fact it's an excellent one. Ants love the sweet taste of cornmeal, but cannot digest it. If you want to starve them out rather than just deter them, sprinkle cornmeal around your garden, or near the entrance to any ant colony you can find. Ant activity will spike for a few days, but should decrease after that. Add more cornmeal after it rains and whenever you see more ants.

culled from: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-deter-ants-from-the-garden#b

Weldone@op,,uve been very helpful,GOD is ur strenght.

lordhugo:


Hello Buddhar, thank you for your question.
You can send me a PM. I would definitely reply.

Also, you can post your questions directly here so that others may learn from my little answer.

Regards.

Please I need to help use ur practical knowledge to assist millions of nigeria youths thru our platform....will appreciate working with u,to build the capacity of our people,most especially the youtghs in diversifying the nations economy....thanks!

Breed:
Pls which species of snails are these?

Bottom 2 are definitely A.M.
Top two looks A.A (subject to verification)

midastouch:


[size=14pt]Herbs Ants Hate[/size]

There are a number of herbs that naturally repel ants. By planting these herbs in your garden, you can cut down the presence of ants. Plant them around the areas you specifically want to protect, or near doors and windows to keep them from entering your home. Anything pungent, such as basil or sage, will help repel ants when planted around your garden. Those below work especially well.

Mint – Ants hate mint, especially peppermint. This makes it a great deterrent. The only complication is that mint is an insidious grower that will take over any ground it is placed in. So chose locations for mint carefully and monitor its growth if you don't want it in your entire garden.

Tansy – Growing tansy will work much the same way growing mint does to deter ants. It also produces lovely yellow flowers on tall stems that can be a good compliment to your flower garden. Unfortunately, it grows and spreads to fill an area almost as fast as mint.

Pennyroyal - Pennyroyal is used in repellents for a number of different types of insects, including ants. As a relative of mint it does tend to invade the entire garden if not kept in close check. However, the sweet scent and soft lavender flowers in season may make growing pennyroyal worth the extra work to restrain it.

Ants Hate Marigolds

There are a few flowers that are known to deter ants from their area. One of the best known is the marigold. Plant a few of these around the borders of your garden or near plants you want really well protected. Marigolds have the advantage of minimal expansion. However, they are annuals who have to be replaced yearly.

Coffee Grounds Deter Ants

If you're a coffee drinker, don't throw out your used grounds. Coffee grounds have two uses when added to your garden soil. Nutrients in your coffee grounds will feed your plants, and the caffeine will repel ants. Sprinkle a ring of grounds around a tree or plant you specifically want to protect. Or, till some coffee grounds into the soil around the boarder of your garden.

Citrus Peels

Another item to add to the soil around your plants is citrus peels. Grind peels from any citrus fruit up to release the oils that repel ants and make it easy to distribute evenly. Add it to the soil in a circle around a specific tree or plant much like with coffee grounds. For even better success, try combining citrus peels with coffee grounds.

Ants Love Cornmeal

That might sound like a poor reason to sprinkle cornmeal around, but in fact it's an excellent one. Ants love the sweet taste of cornmeal, but cannot digest it. If you want to starve them out rather than just deter them, sprinkle cornmeal around your garden, or near the entrance to any ant colony you can find. Ant activity will spike for a few days, but should decrease after that. Add more cornmeal after it rains and whenever you see more ants.

culled from: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-deter-ants-from-the-garden#b

Thanks for posting just not the link but the article.

Thoughtful of you to further explain.

God bless.

Ayus34:

Please I need to help use ur practical knowledge to assist millions of nigeria youths thru our platform....will appreciate working with u,to build the capacity of our people,most especially the youtghs in diversifying the nations economy....thanks!

Is there a specific way I can help?

well done job our prof & d only mechanised snail farmer/consultant. been though the entire thread, patiently waiting for the concluding season (N-Z). still chilling start due yo finance, though currently running a prototype in a 50litre keg from the ones that strolled in after downpour.

lordhugo:


Is there a specific way I can help?

We are setting up an agency that will involve more of nigerian youths,we already take snail as a project we will be embarking on soon,in terms of commercial practise,we will need ur expertise wen kickstarting it,though it wont be for free

lordhugo:


I will send a member of staff or if your location is close to me at the time, I will come personally.

Buzz me....

Pic below is a current project..

12 plots (2 acres) of free range snails..

I am the first to attempt mechanized snail farming in Nigeria.

wow! This is great! God's Grace.

restored2016:
wow! This is great! God's Grace.

If u are within lagos or Ogun I could come assist you

invinzible1:


If u are within lagos or Ogun I could come assist you

I am in Ph.

At op, you are really doing a good job. If someone has like say 300,000-600,000 to start up snail farming, which one would you advise one to go for? The A. A OR A. M? I NEED to know which one is preferable. Can you just give me a cost breakdown of both and profit. Thanks

Another thing I want to as op is, how many eggs can achatina marginata lay in a space of one year? Please reply. If one starts with 500 breeder snails, how many table sized snails can one harvest in a year?

@ op, thanks a lot for the good work u are doing here, may God bless u & add more grease to ur elbow. pls the qstion I want to ask is can I buy snails during the rainy season & store them in a confined area & sell them during dry season. thanks.

Very good

How can I get these seeds that can be used to deter ants or farm pests? How do u sell them?

lordhugo:


Yes.

However, we have measures in place.

Basil, marigolds are example of pest repellant crops we plant.

You can reach me to get seeds also. All kinds.

Newway2:
How can I get these seeds that can be used to deter ants or farm pests? How do u sell them?

To buy all kinds of vegetable seeds especially suited for our tropical growing conditions, contact me on 08030964896.

Tomatoes, peppers (chili, habanero, sweet), cucumber, watermelon etc

Pest repellent and organic deter rents such as maeigold, basil, parsley and mint also available on request.

karlxavier:
At op, you are really doing a good job. If someone has like say 300,000-600,000 to start up snail farming, which one would you advise one to go for? The A. A OR A. M? I NEED to know which one is preferable. Can you just give me a cost breakdown of both and profit. Thanks

Hello Karl,

The upside of snail business is that you can start with almost "any amount".

Asides land costs, 500k can raise the 500 breeders you suggested starting with to about 10,000 hatchlings through a full rainy season. Your management practices would determine how many will make it to maturity in 7-8 months or even how many eggs are laid to begin with.

Keep snails happy and you will smile to the bank.
Making them happy is the hard part.

You can give me a call. My number is on this thread somewhere.

Stay blessed

steephen:
@ op, thanks a lot for the good work u are doing here, may God bless u & add more grease to ur elbow. pls the qstion I want to ask is can I buy snails during the rainy season & store them in a confined area & sell them during dry season. thanks.

Absolutely!

Some warnings though.

Someone called with this exact same question and suggested he wanted them to aestivate while he stores them till the peak of the dry season "high demand period".

I told him yes... But PLEASE TO FEED THEM AND KEEP THEM IN A RECOMMENDED SNAIL REARING HOUSING SOLUTION.

Why confine the snails and risk some stock dying off?
When you can easily house and grow them into even bigger sizes.

I guess this answers your question?