Download or read book Backyard Snail Farming For Beginners written by Uromijetu Temi and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-12 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snail Farming is a highly profitable business. The profit margin on snail farming is high, and it requires low capital investment. In the US, for example, snails can go for $50 a pound or two dollars a snail. Similarly, in the UK, snail meat is a delicacy amongst the African population, and prices can range from £1.5 to £2 per snail. Snails are easily exportable live, with a shelf life ranging from 2 to 6 months. Snail meat is high in protein and low in fat and is a recognized health food. Backyard Snail Farming For Beginners provides you a complete guide to Snail farming in your own backyard. Snail farming can be started with a relatively low capital compared to other forms of animal farming. It is a high profit yielding farming venture if it is professionally managed. Managing a snail farm is less stressful and relatively easy compared to the other sort of animal farming. Snails are extremely easy to handle and control as they are slow-moving creatures. Small land space is enough to rear thousands of snails. Therefore, anyone can rear snails in their home garden. Snail droppings are odourless, and snails are silent creatures. Therefore, they do not cause any disturbance to the environment like other farm animals. The feed given to the snails is cheap and grows locally. Snail meat has a market value locally and internationally. Snail meat has a market value locally and internationally

Download or read book Snail Farming in West Africa written by Joseph R. Cobbinah and published by . This book was released on 1993-12 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Snail Farming written by Paul Smith and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-25 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The breeding, raising and production of snails is known as Heliculture. Snails are useful for their meat as well as their shell and slimes which are harvested and crushed for pharmaceutical purposes and possibly for animal feed because it is a rich source of calcium needed by both human and animals. Snail farming is different from many other livestock farming, because it requires very little startup capital and low cost of operation and the risk involved is very minimal. Snail farming is very easy and this can even be carried out in part of your garden, side of the house and from the back of your house or any other available land.The simple guide provided in this book is all comprehensive and well detailed to guide you through snail farming.

Download or read book Step By Step Guide on Successful Snail Farming written by Anthony Adefarakan and published by Anthony Adefarakan. This book was released on 2024-08-08 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The process of farming or raising snails is scientifically referred to as Heliciculture. Snails are small soft animals, usually with a hard round shell on their back which move very slowly. Snail farming is considered a good venture around the world because snail is a cheap source of animal protein and the farming is also easy to set up. Although snails of different origins exist, in this handbook, one of the African giant land snails, Archachatina marginata will be our focus being one of the commonest. The Yoruba’s call it “Igbin Apinnu”; it is the biggest size, even as the adult weighs between 300 -700g. The fleshy part is dark brown and the shell is wider at the posterior end.

Download or read book Giant African Land Snail Giant African Land Snails As Pets Giant African Land Snail Complete Care Book written by Joseph Dunbury and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide explores how to make the best out of the Giant African Land Snail as a pet. It brings up the important issue of snail rearing by explaining precisely what it is and everything you need to do in order to make it thrive. This eye-opening book is simply for those who are extremely in love with snails and those who are ready to keep them as pets. This guide is an easy guide written in simple language that everyone can understand. This book will teach you everything you need to know to make your snail happy and to make you a happy snail owner. This book outlines the following: - An overview of the Giant African Land Snail - Aspects of snail farming - Breeding and mating - Buying the snails - Caring for your snail - Feeding the snails - Health - Heating, humidity and temperature - Housing the snail - Purchasing and acquiring snails - Snail business licenses and permits - Types of snails ..... and much more

Download or read book Our Farm and Building Book written by William A. Radford and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Raising Goats For Dummies written by Cheryl K. Smith and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-01-28 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to raise goats and start reaping the benefits of owning these fun and useful animals Raising goats is a major part of human life (and survival) around the world. The movement has increased in popularity in recent years as consumers embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, reject commercialism, move to organic food options, and raise concerns about industrial agriculture practices. Raising Goats For Dummies provides you with an introduction to all aspects of owning, caring for, and the day-to-day benefits of raising goats. Breaks down the complicated process of choosing and purchasing the right goat breed to meet your needs and getting facilities for your goat set up. Provides in-depth information on proper grooming, handling, feeding, and milking Covers the basics of goat health and nutrition Offers tips and advice for using your goat to produce milk, meat, fiber, and more You'll quickly understand what makes these useful and delightful creatures so popular and gain the knowledge and skills to properly care for and utilize their many offerings with help from Raising Goats For Dummies.

Download or read book A Beginner s Guide to Building Better Worlds written by Gahman, Levi and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2022-05-31 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an international team of authors, this ambitious volume offers radical alternatives to staid ways of thinking on the most crucial global challenges of our times. Bridging real examples of political agency, collective action and mutual aid with big-picture concepts, the book encourages readers to ‘be a Zapatista’, wherever they are.

Download or read book The Prairie Homestead Cookbook written by Jill Winger and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jill Winger, creator of the award-winning blog The Prairie Homestead, introduces her debut The Prairie Homestead Cookbook, including 100+ delicious, wholesome recipes made with fresh ingredients to bring the flavors and spirit of homestead cooking to any kitchen table. With a foreword by bestselling author Joel Salatin The Pioneer Woman Cooks meets 100 Days of Real Food, on the Wyoming prairie. While Jill produces much of her own food on her Wyoming ranch, you don’t have to grow all—or even any—of your own food to cook and eat like a homesteader. Jill teaches people how to make delicious traditional American comfort food recipes with whole ingredients and shows that you don’t have to use obscure items to enjoy this lifestyle. And as a busy mother of three, Jill knows how to make recipes easy and delicious for all ages. "Jill takes you on an insightful and delicious journey of becoming a homesteader. This book is packed with so much easy to follow, practical, hands-on information about steps you can take towards integrating homesteading into your life. It is packed full of exciting and mouth-watering recipes and heartwarming stories of her unique adventure into homesteading. These recipes are ones I know I will be using regularly in my kitchen." - Eve Kilcher These 109 recipes include her family’s favorites, with maple-glazed pork chops, butternut Alfredo pasta, and browned butter skillet corn. Jill also shares 17 bonus recipes for homemade sauces, salt rubs, sour cream, and the like—staples that many people are surprised to learn you can make yourself. Beyond these recipes, The Prairie Homestead Cookbook shares the tools and tips Jill has learned from life on the homestead, like how to churn your own butter, feed a family on a budget, and experience all the fulfilling satisfaction of a DIY lifestyle.

Download or read book Watercolor in Nature written by Rosalie Haizlett and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capture the Natural World with Vibrant Works of Art Nature illustrator Rosalie Haizlett has hiked through countless forests with her sketchbook and watercolors, documenting the plants, animals and landscapes that she encounters. She has also taught tens of thousands of students to paint and appreciate nature’s beauty through her popular online classes and in-person workshops. In this book, Rosalie provides step-by-step instruction on how to paint 20 realistic insects, fungi, birds, botanicals and mammals in her vibrant wet- on-dry watercolor style. Pick up the skills you need to become a better observer in the outdoors, take your own reference photos and paint a wide variety of subjects so that you can continue to draw inspiration from nature long after you finish the projects in this book. You’ll also learn some fun nature facts along the way! Whether you’re a total beginner or ready to take your skills to the next level, Rosalie is here to walk you through every step of the process.

Download or read book Storey s Guide to Raising Ducks 2nd Edition written by Dave Holderread and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2011-02-05 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With in-depth information on feeding, housing, behavior, and health care, this comprehensive guide also provides proven strategies for creating a profitable business plan and marketing your products. Whether you’re about to acquire your first ducks or are interested in experimenting with rare breeds, Storey’s Guide to Raising Ducks will help you achieve your duck-raising goals.

Download or read book Street Vegan written by Adam Sobel and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meatless meals revamped by the Cinnamon Snail, the vegan food truck with a cult following. What's the secret behind the Cinnamon Snail's takeover of New York City streets? In all kinds of weather, vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores alike queue up for addictive vegan cuisine from truck owner Adam Sobel. Now Adam brings his food straight to your kitchen, along with stories of the challenges of working on a food truck while still finding ways to infuse food with imagination, love, and a pinch of perspective. Street Vegan brings the energy and passion of the Cinnamon Snail's creative cooking from truck to table, including: · Breakfasts: Fresh Fig Pancakes, Fried Dandelion Greens with Lemon Garlic Potatoes, Poached Pear-Stuffed French Toast · Beverages: Vanilla Sesame Milk, Cucumber Ginger Agua Fresca, Peppermint Hot Chocolate · Soups and Sandwiches: Korean Kimchi Soup, Jalapeño Corn Chowdah, Brown Sugar-Bourbon Glazed Seitan, Gochujang Burger Deluxe · Veggies and Sides: Lemon-Soy Watercress, Maple-Roasted Kabocha, Horseradish Mashed Potatoes · Desserts and Donuts: Roasted Mandarin-Chocolate Ganache Tart, Pine Nut Friendlies, Rum Pumpkin Chiffon Pie, Vanilla Bourbon Crème Brulée Donuts, Cinnamon Snails

Download or read book A Beginner s Guide to Biotechnology written by BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute and published by Quantum Scientific Publishing. This book was released on 2023-04-06 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You are surrounded by biotechnology - at home, in your doctor's office, at work. What is it? Why is it important? How is it improving our lives? What are the career opportunities in this rapidly growing field? The authors provide an engaging and interesting introduction to the fascinating world that exists where biology and technology intersect.

Download or read book Raising Snails written by Rebecca Thompson and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Fast Fox and Slow Snail written by Lou Treleaven and published by Lerner Classroom. This book was released on 2019 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fast fox and a slow snail go for a walk in the woods--what happens next? This charming, illustrated story includes a reading comprehension activity perfect for beginning readers.

Download or read book Managing Cover Crops Profitably 3rd Ed written by Andy Clark and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cover crops slow erosion, improve soil, smother weeds, enhance nutrient and moisture availability, help control many pests and bring a host of other benefits to your farm. At the same time, they can reduce costs, increase profits and even create new sources of income. You¿ll reap dividends on your cover crop investments for years, since their benefits accumulate over the long term. This book will help you find which ones are right for you. Captures farmer and other research results from the past ten years. The authors verified the info. from the 2nd ed., added new results and updated farmer profiles and research data, and added 2 chap. Includes maps and charts, detailed narratives about individual cover crop species, and chap. about aspects of cover cropping.

Download or read book Slugs and Snails Collins New Naturalist Library Book 133 written by Robert Cameron and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 826 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Slugs and snails are part of the great Phylum Mollusca, a group that contains creatures as varied as the fast-moving squid or the sedentary clams, cockles and mussels. The largest group, however, are the gastropods, animals originally with a single foot and a single coiled shell.