I am a snail farmerin Ikorodu. Istarted raising snails last year. I was able to pick about 200snails from my compound and kept them in tyres. As at the time I am sending this mail I have over 800snails. I became confused because someone came to my house and I showed him my snails and he said the specie are not the right specie to grow and that my snails cannot grow big as expected. Please can you help' Which species is the best, how do I get the best species and do you advice that I throw away the ones in my farm'The three major African land snails are:1. Archachatina marginata ( West African land snail).2. Archatina archatina (Tiger snail).3. Archatina fulicaThe Archatina marginata lays between four to 10eggs.Archatina archatina lays between four to seven eggs.The Fulica species lays a large number of small eggs (30 to 150) in their growing years.The eggs of Archatina marginata species hatch between 30to 35days, while Fulica species hatch between 10 to 17 days. I recommend Archatina maginata species for a commercial snail farm because of its ability to grow very big. I believe the specie you have on your farm is Fulica and does not grow big even when fully matured.I came across your write up two months ago and ever since then I have been buying Tuesday Tribune. Your write up on moringa is quite educative. Please what are the many benefits on Moringa and how do I get the seedlings. Also can my pregnant wife use moringa powder'Modern scientific research is proving that Moringa leaves are one of the richest sources of such nutrients. Even small amounts of the leaves could protect thousands of people from suffering and death.Moringa leaves contain:Seven times the Vitamin C in oranges,Four times the calcium in milkFour times the Vitamin A in carrotsTwo times the protein in milkThree times the potassium in bananasThree times the iron in spinach.Moringa grows quickly even in poor soil and bloom eight months after planting.Cutting of leaves to produce Moringa powder starts in 60days after planting. Income from Moringa comes 60days after planting. In Senegal, Moringa has the name: 'mothers' best friend,' because it is good for lactating mothers.Pregnant women can take Moringa. It is good for the mother and child. Visit our website on how to order for moringa seedlings www.cuadconsulting.org.Please am interested in turkey production and I don't know how to start. Please can you help forward your write up on turkey production to my box'Tips on how to start your turkey production business.1. Get your day old turkey from a reliable source or buy 4weeks old.2. For a day-old turkey, you will need a brooder house which must be air free and free from predators like snake and ants.3. Disinfect the brooder house by using Moriguard or any other disinfectant to prevent the day old turkey from diseases4. Put wood shavings on the floor of the brooder and charcoal pot or electric bulb to warm up the place.5. Give turkey starter mash from day old to 10weeks.6.Serve water in a drinker, not a bowl.7. Employ the services of a Veterinary Doctor for vaccination and treatment of any sick turkey.8.Turkey are primarily vegetarians, although they eat many insects, snails and other invertebrates. Major food items grasses, weeds, buds, flowers, seeds and insects.Turkeys must be protected against their predators especially from the early days of existence. Enemies of turkeys are:- rats and snakes.AGRIC NEWS: Research scientists have shown that quail meat and eggs can help avoid adverse effects of stress and overwork.Eggs are especially useful for children to enhance development, both physical and mental. A child that eats two quail eggs a day, has a better memory, a stronger nervous system, sharper vision, are better developed and fall sick less. It is no wonder the Japanese students eat quail eggs everyday.Always remember: ' Farmers are the only indispensable people on the face of the earth.'Keep farming and stay blessed!
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