Methods and Key Technical Points for Artificial Turtle Farming

Artificial turtle farming is generally divided into three types: tank farming, pond farming, and reservoir and pond farming. Tank farming suits friends who like keeping pets, pond farming suits turtle enthusiasts, and reservoir and pond farming suits friends running large-scale turtle breeding bases. Everyone can choose the method that suits their own situation, making themselves a skilled turtle keeper and, by the way, teaching their friends too. Below, the editor will walk everyone through these three farming methods.

1. Tank farming

Tank farming is generally divided into two types: glass tanks and wooden tanks. The best number to keep is 1-5, mostly pet turtles, and places such as the living room, balcony, and office are all suitable. They need to be fed feed frequently. In the early stage, the water level should be a bit shallow, and an area without water must be left for the turtles to rest. Friends who like growth plans will definitely feel fully satisfied, and the cost and investment are low, making it very suitable for pet lovers.

2. Pond farming

Pond farming is generally mainly based on cement ponds, with a scale within ten square meters, so great importance must be attached to disinfection and removing alkalinity. It is best to soak them in limewater for 3-5 days after building, then soak them in clean water for about 15 days. It is best when the water quality can appear light green. The number kept generally ranges from a dozen to several dozen depending on size, and a certain amount of space is needed. The lighting should preferably be good, and an area of sandy ground should be reserved for the turtles to bask in the sun and supplement their body temperature. Generally, certain plants and small fish and shrimp are added; the role of the fish and shrimp is that the turtles will hunt them on their own when hungry. Feeding is not limited to turtle food, and the best feeding frequency is once every 2-3 days. When a pond full of turtles appears before everyone, turtle enthusiasts definitely will not regret their decision. The cost is around several thousand yuan depending on size, suitable for friends with relatively free space.

3. Reservoir and pond farming

Turtles prefer a relatively quiet environment, and reservoir and pond farming requires a relatively large area, generally more than several hundred square meters. Therefore, when choosing a site for reservoir and pond farming, attention must be paid to the surrounding environment and lighting conditions, but it cannot be a place with excessive sun exposure, and the bottom must have a certain amount of sandy soil. Turtles sometimes dig holes and like to move around, so a wall must be built, with the wall foundation extending about 60 cm underground and about 1 m above ground. For better benefits, fish and turtles can be raised together. Feeding platforms should be distributed as much as possible in places with sufficient light, the basking platform should use sandy soil, and the area of the basking platform must ensure all turtles can bask in the sun. Feeding times are generally twice a day. Avoid feeding only a single type of feed; both meat and vegetables can be fed. Meat is generally chopped first to make it easier for the turtles to eat.

The above are several methods and some precautions for artificial turtle farming. We hope this can help everyone with raising turtles. This cute little animal, the turtle, can be recommended more to the people around you. The current farming methods also fit everyone's actual situation well, so do not miss this cute species. We wish everyone's turtles are well raised and full of vitality. Everyone can pay more attention to Qinnong Network, where good resources are updated every day.