African Giant Snail Farming

Description

 African Giant Snail Farming – This comprehensive physical training program equips participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to start and manage a thriving  African Giant Snail Farm. Designed for beginners, aspiring agripreneurs, and small-scale farmers, this training provides expert-led sessions focused on snail biology, reproduction management, feeding, housing, and optimal growth techniques.

The Training includes:

1. Introduction to Snail Farming

• Understanding the Giant African Snail species,

• Snail behavior, life cycle, and environmental requirements

• Market demand and business opportunities in snail farming

2. Reproduction & Breeding Techniques

• How to set up a breeding colony

• Egg laying, incubation, and hatchery management

• Best practices to improve breeding efficiency

3. Nutrition & Feeding Management

• Understanding snail nutritional needs

• Safe, natural feed sources

• Formulating balanced diets for faster growth

4. Housing & Habitat Setup

• How to design a conducive snail pen (indoor or outdoor)

• Moisture, humidity, and temperature control

• Cleaning and maintenance routines

5. Boosting Snail Growth & Health with Calcium Supplements

• Importance of calcium in shell formation and overall health

• How to safely introduce calcium supplements

• Common health challenges and how to prevent them

6. Practical Demonstrations

• Snail handling and farm routines

• Pen setup demonstration

• Feeding sessions

• Soil preparation and maintenance

Duration: 1-2 days Intensive hand-on training

Location: Mowe, Ogun State.