Grasscutter or Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus) is one of two species of cane rats. Grasscutters occur in grassland or in wooded savanna throughout the humid and sub humid areas of Africa south of the Sahara. They often live in forest-savanna habitats where grass is present. Cane rats can grow to nearly 2 ft (0.61 m) in length and weigh a little less than 8.6 kg. It has rounded ears, a short nose, and coarse bristly hair. Its forefeet are smaller than its hind feet, each with three toes.



Rearing of grasscutter is very profitable, less stress (the stress of feeding them is less, when compared to other livestock rearing like fishery, piggery, poultry etc.), and highly productive. Grasscutter has a high reproductive rate, because they are polygamous in nature, if one rears a male alongside with four females for a year, it’s possible to get 50-56 grasscutters and each grasscutter price ranges from #4000 – #6500 sometimes they can go for #10000.

The key is to use local materials in order to keep down construction costs. The building should be ventilated and offer enough light to facilitate rearing activities. The long sides of the structure are made of a low wall 1.5 m high, with the upper half covered with chicken wire. The roof can be made out of corrugated iron, straw or any other kind of waterproof material. Concrete floors and wall could also be used in the construction of the house.

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GRASSCUTTER FARMING TIPS (A SECRET TO SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTION )

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