The Ranidae: How to breed, feed and raise the edible frog

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Unknown

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Ranidae: How to breed, feed and raise the edible frog" by Unknown is a practical guide published by The Meadow Brook Farm in the early 20th century. This book delves into the intricacies of frog farming, specifically focused on the edible species, Rana esculenta. It serves as a comprehensive resource for beginners interested in the breeding, feeding, and raising of frogs, emphasizing both the process and the economic potential of this unique agricultural practice. The book outlines the fundamental requirements for successful frog farming, including the construction and maintenance of specialized ponds, understanding the lifecycle of frogs from spawn to marketable size, and the nutritional needs of tadpoles and adult frogs. The author provides detailed instructions on minimizing predation from various threats and creating an optimal environment for breeding and rearing. Additionally, the text highlights the lucrative market for frog meat, encouraging readers to consider frog farming as a viable business opportunity. The information is designed to equip new farmers with the necessary skills to ensure a productive and profitable venture in raising frogs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2010-07-01