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

anonymous

• Herausgeber: DigiCat
• Kategorie: Fachliteratur
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2022

Beschreibung

In "The Ranidae: How to Breed, Feed and Raise the Edible Frog," an anonymous author provides a comprehensive exploration of the life cycle and cultivation of the edible frog, Rana esculenta. This guide delves into practical methodologies for breeding and raising these amphibians, addressing everything from habitat construction to dietary needs. Utilizing a clear and instructional style, the text harmonizes empirical research with anecdotal evidence, positioning it within the broader context of aquaculture and amphibian husbandry, while tapping into the rich folklore and culinary significance associated with edible frogs across various cultures. The decision to present this work anonymously suggests a humble commitment to the broader community of aquaculturists and biodiversity advocates. The author, likely a seasoned herpetologist or aquaculture expert, draws from both personal experience and scholarly research, bringing together practical knowledge that may have been influenced by a passion for sustainable practices in food production. This blending of expertise and dedication to fostering ecological awareness resonates throughout the text. I wholeheartedly recommend "The Ranidae" to anyone interested in sustainable food sources, aquaculture, or amphibian biology. Its accessible yet informative approach makes it suitable for both novice enthusiasts and seasoned practitioners. This book serves not only as a practical manual but also as a crucial resource in the pursuit of ecological sustainability.

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Anonymous

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

 

EAN 8596547380276

DigiCat, 2022 Contact: [email protected]

Table of Contents

FROG RAISING.

Information for Beginners.

Those Desirous of Light Work.

For the Country Home.

As a Business.

When to Begin.

How Much to Invest.

The Ponds and How to Construct Them.

Care of Ponds.

Great Profit in Swamp Lands.

The Edible Frog (Rana Esculenta.)

Nests and Nest Building.

Enemies of Spawn, Tadpoles and Small Frogs.

Hatching and Progress of the Young Frogs.

Food for Tadpoles.

Food for Frogs.

Catching the Frogs.

Some Things About Frogs.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

PREFACE.

Think of it! "One Dollar a Pound."

The Editor of this book was brought face to face with the true possibilities in Frog raising by his love for this delicate meat and his inability to get it. As I had visited all the principal markets in New York City, a market where it is known the world over that if there is anything in the eatable line to be found it can be found there. This was not so of frog meat. After making several attempts and failing, finally one day I found about twenty pounds, which had been shipped from a distant point, and when I inquired the price? "One dollar a pound," it set me to thinking, as it will you, now that I have brought the subject to your notice. At prices like this and the demand far in excess of the supply, as I had inquired of the market man if he had many calls for frog meat, and his reply was, "More than we can get to supply." Now what more inducement does anyone want? This information should make you ambitious to go into the business of Frog Raising. You hear on all sides of you to-day that there is no opportunity to go in business and make money, as all the branches of industry are overproduced. Here surely is one line of business that is not overproduced. And a business that is not necessary to large capital to start, and one that bids fair to bring him who ventures good profitable results.