Please, can we all agree that bubu has failed us

Nairaland help me out ooo. I did a business transaction with here on nairaland BABAUSMANUSMAN. Paid for grasscutter colony. He refused to deliver and Will not refund my money. His real name is Mundi Abdullahi Kalid
Phone number 0814 411 5422

You are a big fool. I did a business here with one northern Muslim. The idiot scammed me and he didn't want to refund my money neither is he picking my call. His ID is BABAUSMANUSMAN. FIRST BANK

Acct/Name: Mundi Abdullahi Kalid

Acct/No: 3159-9631-98

That's his real name.

Lastmankc:
IPOB are scammers

Bloody scammer. God will judge you insha Allah. And you called your self a Muslim.

Babausmanusman:
We sell pure breed ladoum Rams and sheep's with steady vaccine and medication, they are healthy and strong with update birth certificate.
Contact us on 0814-4115-422 for booking and inquiries.
whatsApp us on /ygxkxcry for more information.

Where are you located. I need like two colony

Babausmanusman:
it's a lucrative business

See them space booker's association above

So do you have a colony for sale?. I want to buy

taylorpositive:
Grasscutter Farming; A Complete Guide on How to Start Grasscutter Farming in Nigeria


Are you searching for information on how to start a grasscutter farming venture in Nigeria? Then you’re in the perfect spot as this grasscutter farming guide will teach you everything you need to know about grasscutter farming techniques in Nigeria.

Have a good read.


Grasscutter Farming – An Introduction

Animal farming has always been an important aspect of the Nigerian agricultural sector.

Over the years, we experienced the rearing of farm animals like cattle, sheep, goats, rabbits, poultry, and the likes.



But one animal whose rearing hasn’t gained as much popularity as it should is the grasscutter.

Commercial grasscutter farming in Nigeria is a highly lucrative business, and you might want to look into it if you want to be unique in the world of animal rearing.

Read on if you want to find out more about grasscutters and how to start grasscutter farming in Nigeria.


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Grasscutters
The Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus), popularly known as Grasscutter is a wild herbivore generally found in the riverbeds and swamps of sub-Saharan Africa.

In size, they are second only to Porcupines in the rodent family.

However, they do not possess long pointy spikes like their immediate cousins.

Species of Grasscutters are captured and reared mainly for their meat, which is highly-stacked with protein, therefore making it of great economic value.

Grasscutter in Yoruba is known as “Oya”.

Grass cutter animals proliferate in large numbers and very quickly too.

A mature female Grasscutter has a gestation period of 140 – 150 days (5 months or approximately 22 weeks).



They may deliver two times annually, giving birth to an average of four to seven offspring each time, and in some cases, up to ten.

In other words, a single mature female grasscutter can produce between 4 to 20 offspring in a year.

Since it can be quite difficult to capture these animals, rearing them in domestication is the better option to access their meat.


Facts You Should Know about Grasscutters
Their limbs, fur, tails, and skin can detach easily, making it difficult to capture and handle them
Grasscutters are quick runners and swimmers
They live above ground and are nocturnal in nature
Grasscutter fur color ranges from a mixture of brown-reddish and gray hairs that vary depending on its habitat, depending on their habitat.
These rodents can live up to 4 years in captivity.
They have relatively poor vision. However, they possess impressive hearing and a great sense of smell.
They are important pests of cane fields – hence the name Cane Rats in some regions. They are also known to mainly feed on grasses.
A fully mature female grasscutter may weigh up to 3.5 kg, while a fully mature male may weigh up to 4.5kg.
The Suckling period for baby grasscutters is 40 days (6 weeks) before weaning
Grass cutters live in colonies. A grasscutter colony in captivity consists of one male and three to four females. In the wild, a single male can service up to ten female grasscutters.
Two males cannot co-exist in one colony, so never put two male grasscutters in a single colony.
The presence of a male grasscutter triggers the ovulation periods of the females.

How to Start Grasscutter Rearing in Nigeria
Grasscutter farming/rearing in Nigeria is steadily becoming a lucrative animal farming option in the country and Africa as a whole.

Grasscutter farming in Ghana is also quite lucrative.

This is due to the great taste of grasscutter meat and its rarity in the market.

Grasscutter and rabbit farming have some similar principles, but they are not the same.

Grasscutter rearing is more popular in rural areas because of the availability of grasscutters in the region.

Moreover, businesses operating in the urban regions are mostly big-time companies and white-collar establishments.





In this article, you will learn some of the best grasscutter farming and management practices in Nigeria.

By the time you’re done reading this article, you will have learned all about grasscutter farming in Nigeria.

Think of it as a free grasscutter farming manual for beginners.

Note that you may need to hire or seek advice from a grasscutter farming expert for some practical aspects of this venture.


Advantages of Rearing Grasscutter in Nigeria

Requires Little Capital to Start
Compared to rearing other animals like goats, cattle, pigs, sheep, and even chickens, kickstarting a grasscutter rearing business in Nigeria requires only a little capital to start.

You can begin your grasscutter rearing journey with as low as 50,000 Naira, and you can upscale with time.

High Market Demand
Grasscutter meat, also known as bushmeat is widely eaten by many Nigerians and Africans. Its meat is one of a kind, and many people crave to have a taste.

However, grasscutters are not as common as other sources of meat like chicken, pig, and cattle, which makes their meat rare in the market. This rarity makes grasscutter meat of high demand in the market.

Relatively Cheap to Maintain
After purchasing your grasscutters, you don’t need to break the bank to keep or maintain them.

If you’re starting with one colony (one male and three to four females), you will only need to construct a small pen which won’t cost much.

Also, you can feed them with grasses and other relatively cheap supplements.


Combines Well with Crop Farming
Since grasscutters will eat grasses and other crops like rice, corn, millet, and so on, you can easily combine it with crop farming.

Instead of having to buy or source for feed for these animals, you can just take some of the proceeds of your crop farm and feed it to them.

This will also help in minimizing losses when you cannot store excess harvests and would’ve otherwise sold at cheap prices.

No Taboo
Everyone eats grasscutter meat.

There are no known religious or tribal constraints on the consumption of grasscutter meat in Nigeria, unlike other meat products like pork and even beef.

This widens the customer base for grasscutter meat.

Grasscutters are Relatively Clean Animals
Compared to other animals, grasscutters are clean animals. They do not urinate or excrete a lot, and grasscutter cages aren’t usually overwhelmed with foul smells. This means you can keep them close to the house to properly monitor them without being scared of horrid odors.


Feasibility Study for Grasscutter Farming in Nigeria
Formulating a business plan and conducting a feasibility study will put you on the right path in your grasscutter farming journey.

You have to consider all the key elements that control the dynamics of running a successful grasscutter farm by looking into past data and learning from established grasscutter farmers in Nigeria.

This step will help you prepare for possible threats and challenges, and other things like market value, and how to sell your grasscutters to make profits when they become mature.

So, conduct a grasscutter feasibility study and draft a business plan before starting any grasscutter farming procedure.

Note: It is advisable to start with one or two grasscutter colonies. This will help you understand the venture and learn from the experience at little or no risk. You can upscale as time goes on.


Grasscutter Housing
The best way of rearing grasscutters is in an intensive care system.

You cannot leave grasscutters to wander as you could do for cattle, sheep, goats, and chickens.

The method of housing could either be a cage or a specially-designed shed.

Grasscutters in captivity can be sensitive to certain environmental conditions, which can negatively affect their growth.

This is why their housing/habitat must be constructed according to certain specifications.


Specifications for Grasscutter Housing
For sheds:
Properly roofed pens with wire hutches
Proper aeration and lightening
The length of the shed should be 1.5 m tall, with the upper half covered with chicken wire.
Close proximity to a clean water source
Easily accessible
Far from noise and thick bushes
Materials for the shed can be straw, bamboo, or bricks. The roof can be made up straw, corrugated iron, or any other water-proof material.
The size of the building is dependent on the number of grass-cutters to be reared and production objectives. To put this in perspective, here’s an example:

The space required for a colony of reproductive grasscutters comprising one adult male and four females is 1.6m to 2 m.

For cages/pens:
Grasscutter farming cages represent a more conservative housing system for grasscutters.

In this case, the grasscutters live in pens constructed inside the shed.



The farmer’s production objectives will determine the number of pens.

The recommended protocol is to have one breeding female per pen.

The recommended surface area per mature grasscutter in the pen is 0.2 m2.

You can construct different pens for different purposes and stages of grasscutter growth.

For example:

A pen for mating
A pen for adults
Pen for giving birth and feeding the young
A pen for fattening young grasscutters
Metal or concrete are the preferred materials to construct grasscutter rearing pens.

However, note that metal pens will be moveable, while concrete pens will be fixed and therefore, immovable.

It is advisable not to use bamboo and straw as Grasscutters can eat through them and escape into the wild.

Also make sure that there is enough room for grasscutters to move from one pen to another.

Types of Grasscutter Pens
In addition, there can be two types of grasscutter pens;

Open Pen:

This describes a type of pen without any roof above it.

Specifications for construction include a surface area of 3m2 and a height of 1.5m.

Open pens also come with an opening on the side that leads to the aisle, thereby creating easy access to the grasscutters for the farmer.


Closed Pen

In contrast to an open pen, a closed pen will have a roof over it and it will be divided into various compartments.

Specifications for construction include a surface area between 2 and 3m2 and a wall height of 0.8 m.

Note: Pens with two compartments should have the same surface area specifications. The compartments should be separated with partitions, with a 15 cm opening to allow the grasscutters to move from one compartment to another.

Grasscutter Breeding

Continue here to read about Grasscutter Breeading, Feeding, Diseases, Treatment, Handling, Sale, FAQs and More.

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Vision4God:
If you are to choose between Nigeria & any of these countries, which would you take

Speechless

Make una rest on top messi matter na

When will this match start na.

Mangekyo:


You're a clown if you think at this point USA can do shit to Russia without getting their asses handed to them. Russia can f**k US up anytime any day! China can go toe to toe with them. But if the NATO decides to step in, then Russia, North Korea, Pakistan, Egypt and others would step in too. Russia alone can clear off the entire NATO leaving the US for China to deal with

People are commending CBN but no one is talking about corruption in the banking sector. This guys will now be acting as demigods

China won't do shit. They will avoid direct confrontation, not that they are coward .

So annoying. How can my monthly dollar limit be 100$. Like why?? This policy is crazy

abhosts:
So why not sell directly to banks so that customers can have a higher dollar spending limit of their Naira Cards?

And someone somewhere will say don't kill a snake that they are beautiful creature. Mehn kill this thing, they are potential threat and dangerous. Nothing beautiful about them

Pray to God Don't mind that guy

nob0dy:

So what do we do when been chased by a bear?

You are irredeemable and unbelievable. Piece of shit

KillMNKnow:
Jesus the shepherd

As a Christian I don't understand where his hatred for herders comes from

A Nigerian woman, Hetty Ofughara, has excelled at her chosen career in the United States of America and recently earned herself a promotion in the US Navy.

The United States Navy promoted Ofughara, who is from Niger Delta, to the status of commander.

A LinkedIn user, Aghogho Ojakire posted the news on his page.

”A big congratulation to a Nigerian woman making us proud.



This is Hetty Ofughara, from Uvwie Delta State who recently got promoted to Commander of the US Navy.

Congratulations Hetty.

Let’s celebrate her.” he wrote.

She replied: ”Awwwww, thank you so much. I am humbled and eternally grateful.”



Nigerians celebrated with her on the giant stride.

Tola (Bhadmus) Arowa; wrote; Congratulations ma’am. It’s heartwarming to see you shattering ceilings and redefining standards.

On the flip side, it breaks my heart that your country failed to recognise the gem in you and provide you the same conducive platform. This would have been a win for the Nation Nigeria. It’s not your fault, it’s our loss! Cheers to bigger wins ma’am!

Njideka Anyanwu; Very brilliant officer..very proud of her. She was my schoolmate in university of Port Harcourt where she also excelled in her undergraduate studies. Her son is also in the force with her. Keep pushing Hetty.
Andy Joseph Nwabudike; Yeah, you are right Ojarikre, she is going places and celebrating her is not enough. Thanks my dear for this elevation.

Pamela Udoka; Congratulations! We are proud of you.

https://www.correctng.com/nigerian-woman-promoted-to-commander-in-us-navy/

Watch the moment a drunk police insult and cast his department.
Drunk Mobile Police Insults Buhari, Says ‘Make Motor Jam Am Die’, His Colleagues Hail Him!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw1wtrFjzYY&feature=youtu.be

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That's why you are split mind. No cap.

Splitmind:
Congratulations to her on the wedding. Her father did the right thing and has prevented her from falling into the pit of sexual immortality.

For Easterners who want to complain just shut up and respect the culture of others.

Make dem drop visa first

Just like Hollywood. Deal gone wrong or revenge. Rip to him

Due to the way people are traveling outside and how government policies are crippling economy. Is Venezuela a good place to travel to and start life. Your opinion is highly needed. No insult please as we are here to educate ourselves.

Please my people, I need a job. Anywhere in the south. Crypto ban and CBN regulations don deal with me badly. Please help me out.
Whatsapp number: 08162884332
That is also my hotline. Jah bless

Please my people, I need a job. Anywhere in the south. Crypto ban and CBN regulations don deal with me badly. Please help me out.
Whatsapp number: 08162884332
That is also my hotline. Jah bless

Let them implement the ban. Enough of all this wash

Wow. I can't help but shout wow.

airminem:
Oh you feel When you give your man sex, you have given him everything... Even If you like let him hang your left leg on Lagos-Ibadan train & the right leg on Abuja-Kaduna train, if you nor love and value yourself first, na u sabi how dem go value and want u. This era of Men don't even fall for sex anymore(no go dia). What else can you give ur man aunty as u dey talk like this?!

Don't you see where it was stated that it got to
ATH of 49.5°C

Giddiebabalaw:
I trust Nigerians, if other nationals dey die there Nigerians will survive even if the heat degree hit 40 degree C....����

So that they will add it as an achievement by APC GOVT. YEYE DEY SMELL

Ubanz:


I can now see how u guys reason.
N390/ GB and some people are jumping up.
I've been using N500/ 1.5 GB for as long as I can remember. Do the arithmetic.
These guys sure hv lost touch with reality.
What's the change.

Yea.

kevoh:

Thanks for this. I didn't even know there was a plan like this which I am eligible for. Is it a monthly package?

Yea. On mtn network. Although it varies from sim to sim. Just dial *121*3#. To check for your eligibility and if you are not eligible yet, continue to do the plan given to you, over time you will be eligible for 40gb 5k

Fiyin007:
What network?