Mo'Agro Farms

08/10/2016

One of our guinea pig does just littered one big kit

01/10/2016

A doe with her new litter of five cuttlings

27/09/2016

05/09/2016

Cleaned grasscutter available for immediate sale @ N5000. Limited availability . Call or whatsapp 08060043692

31/03/2016

The black man's curse
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Once said by one who observed is "if u want to hide something from d black man put it in a book". How true this is; we neither want to read nor learn, and when We are ready to read/learn it must b without charge.

Another progeny of this curse is record keeping. As we don't read we are also averse to writing. For the grasscutter farmer, record keeping is important.

Today when U buy a new stock, d farm can hardly tell what age d grasscutters are. Even though this may b understandable for d very large farms, new farms should inbibe a culture of keeping records.

Record needs to b kept of all significant activities like date of stocking, weight of d animals, date d male was isolated, expected date of mating, date of a positive pregnancy test, date of deworming etc. Even movement of grasscutters from one cabin to another should b noted.

Records of injuries, deaths and probable causes should b kept. As much as Possible, colonies should b tagged with names, numbers or alphabets to identify them. This will help prevent inbreeding.

Also important is financial records. Keep a record of all expenses including feeds and medication. With all these you will b able to tell the history of ur animals and predict d future.

29/03/2016

All in one grasscutter pellets

28/03/2016

Before you pay for that grasscutter colony, first read my Unfortunate Foray into grasscutter farming http://grasscutterstore.blogspot.com.ng/2016/03/my-unfortunate-foray-into-grasscutter.html

25/03/2016

STARTING A GRASSCUTTER FARM
Grasscutters are rodents just like rats widely found in grasslands in Africa. They are more commonly known as Cane-rats in English speaking parts of West Africa. In Nigeria, they are known as Oya in Yoruba, Gebgi in Hausa and Nchi in Ibo. Other dialects are Udi (Urhobo/Isoko), Ikiri (Ijaw), Izay (Igbirra), Unam ukot (Afik/Ibibo), Evuato (Benin) and Emi (Igala).

Grasscutters are widely hunted in the wild which is why it is also commonly known as bush meat in Nigeria. The meat is widely consumed all over the West Africa region and beyond, making it one of the top 10 animals whose meat is in highest demand in the market.

The high market demand for the meat as it is served on the menu of high class hotels and restaurants makes it a lucrative livestock to rear. The meat also commands a high market price compared to others (N2,000 per Kg or higher). The meat is also one of the healthiest as they are reared with natural food (grass) and the supplementary feeds have no steroids contents like has been reported in poultry and catfish.

For those who like to rear livestock but have a phobia because of the smell, need for space and high cost of feeding will find grasscutter farming a veritable alternative. I don’t have space I hear you say?

Guess what? I rear grasscutters in a room in my apartment in Lagos. The odour is not offensive. The cost of daily running in grasscutter rearing after the initial investment is low compared with other livestock like poultry or catfish. Initial investment will range from 100,000 to 120,000 naira only.Your returns on investment in grasscutter farming is also high as they can litter (give birth) twice a year with an average of four (4) grasscuttlings per female per litter. They also have low susceptibility to diseases and do not require high investment in medications.

What do you need to start?

All you need to start your own grasscutter farm right there in your apartment or backyard are:

1. Knowledge (amply provided in our guide to grasscutter farming manual)

2. A cage suitable for their rearing (constructed by a welder or carpenter or both)

3. A breeding stock or grasscutter colony (comprising one male and four females)

This manual is detailed and covers everything you need from housing to feeding to.and health care.
http://goo.gl/EsZAhy

25/03/2016

The Grasscutter Store ...supporting grasscutter farmers. http://goo.gl/7lf8UP

25/03/2016

Grasscutter colonies available for sale. Call 08060043692