Breeding and Egg Incubation
Alligator farming requires specific culture techniques and specialized knowledge on the part of the producer. The commercial production of alligators can be divided into 3 phases: 1) management of adult alligators, 2) egg collection, incubation and hatching, 3) grow-out of juvenile alligators to market size. PDF Only |
Grow-out and Harvest
Alligator production in environmentally controlled houses is similar in intensity to production in poultry and swine houses. As with any highly intensified agriculture activity, alligator farming has a high degree of risk and demands special management skills. PDF Only |
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LSU Alligator Research & Extension Activities
The annual harvest of wild alligators and the collection of eggs from the wild are important aspects that contribute to the sustainability of the resource. Because these reptiles have a commercial value, landowners are more apt to protect the resource on their land and also protect the habitat that produces this resource. |
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