How are frogs farmed? Raising these four species in 2019 brings high returns

Frogs are a common amphibian found in rivers, rice paddies, and ponds. Because they are easy to farm and taste delicious, they are deeply loved by consumers, and they can now be bought in many markets. So, do you know how frogs are farmed? What species bring high returns in 2019?

1. Introduction to frogs:

1. Where do frogs grow?

Frogs are aquatic and terrestrial amphibians, often living in rice paddies, ponds, rivers, and other places. They sometimes lurk at the bottom of the water and wait to be active at night. Especially in rural areas, they can be seen everywhere by ponds or in rice paddies, and they can make croaking sounds that are very pleasant to hear.

2. What do frogs eat as they grow?

Frogs are omnivorous and love eating all kinds of small insects. Generally, one frog can catch 70 insects a day, so people call them “guardians of the fields”. In addition, they also eat small fish, small shrimp, field snails, and so on, but not very much; they mainly feed on small insects.

3. What kinds of frogs are there?

Black-spotted frog, Terrestrial frog, Golden-lined frog, Little spiny frog, Tiger frog, Bullfrog.

2. How are frogs farmed?

1. Site selection

Frogs like to grow in rice paddies, ponds, and other places, so when choosing a site, try to choose a place with clean water quality and relatively soft soil. Generally, muddy soil is most suitable for farming.

2. Pond construction

(1) Breeding frog pond construction: generally build the pond 80cm high, with an area of about 10 sq m as suitable, and set up a feeding platform, then fill with water about 15cm deep for raising them.

(2) Hatching pond construction: generally build the pond 50cm high, with an area of about 1 sq m as suitable. And set up a feeding platform, fill with water about 20cm deep, pH 6-8, and place an oxygen tank.

(3) Tadpole pond construction: generally build the pond about 80cm high, with an area of about 8 sq m as suitable, and set up a land area and a water area so that the tadpoles can move around well. When building the pond, the ratio of water area to land area is 2:1, the water height is about 10cm, the water pH is 6-7, do a good job of shading, and put in tadpoles of the same size for raising.

(4) Young frog pond construction: generally build the pond about 80cm high, with an area of about 6 sq m as suitable, and set up a land area and a water area, and put in small stones 5cm high to make it convenient for the young frogs to move around. When building the pond, the ratio of water area to land area is 2:1, the water depth is about 15cm, and the water pH is 6-7.5.

3. Feeding issues

(1) Small tadpoles: they mainly eat fallen leaves, algae, tender buds, mosquito larvae, dead animal bodies, earthworms, and so on, and can also be fed some small-particle foods such as soybean dregs and mixed fishmeal.

(2) Young frog stage: they mainly eat mosquitoes, small insects, and insect larvae, and so on.

(3) Adult frog stage: they mainly eat insects, miscellaneous fish, earthworms, shrimp, snails, centipedes, spiders, millipedes, shellfish, crabs, loach, young snakes, small birds, and so on.

4. Daily management matters

(1) Tadpole management: newly hatched tadpoles are relatively fragile in vitality and have relatively high requirements for water quality, water depth, and temperature, so you must ensure clean water quality, suitable pond temperature and water depth, and constantly observe the growth status of the tadpoles and take emergency measures to ensure their healthy growth.

(2) Young frog stage management: after tadpoles grow into young frogs, their resistance is very weak, so when feeding, try to feed animal organs, dried silkworm pupae, or other nutritious foods to supplement the nutrients needed during growth and let them grow healthily. When feeding, try to give small and frequent meals to avoid indigestion. In addition, do a good job of preventing and controlling natural enemies and control humidity so that the young frogs can grow safely. If it is winter, do a good job of keeping them warm to help them survive the winter safely.

(3) Adult frog management: after young frogs grow into adult frogs, their individuals will gradually increase in size. At this time, adjust the density according to the actual situation and set up protective barriers to prevent them from escaping.

3. What species of frogs bring high returns in 2019?

1. Black-spotted frog

The black-spotted frog is the most common frog in our country. It not only grows quickly but is also large in size. It can be farmed in all major regions of our country. Most importantly, the breeding frogs produced have a much higher reproduction rate than other frogs, so farming black-spotted frogs is a good choice.

2. Bullfrog

The bullfrog is a relatively common frog on dining tables in recent years. It not only has a lot of meat but also sells at a somewhat high price on the market, so the market prospects are considerable. However, because the farming volume is small, farming bullfrogs is also a good project.

3. Tiger frog

The tiger frog is a rare frog on the market. It not only has firm and tender meat but is also easy to farm, and its selling price is somewhat high, so it has certain market prospects. However, because it is a somewhat carnivorous frog, when food sources are insufficient, it will eat small frogs, so when farming it, you must ensure sufficient food.

4. Golden-lined frog

The golden-lined frog is a frog with relatively high economic value. It not only has strong disease resistance but also has a high reproduction rate, and it is also deeply favored by consumers on the market. At present, an industrial chain has already formed, so frog farmers may consider farming the golden-lined frog.

Overall, frogs are still very easy to farm. As long as you do a good job in the management work for the tadpole stage, young frog stage, and adult frog stage, farming frogs still has certain prospects. But if you want to make money from frog farming, it is best to farm one of the black-spotted frog, bullfrog, tiger frog, and golden-lined frog. They are not only easy to keep alive but also bring good returns.