Friday, December 21, 2012

Residents china maintain 2000 giant rat

Photo: Quirky China News

Congjiang - Shi Beidan see a rat the size of his body almost like a small dog in her kitchen. Shi finally caught it and gave him a bamboo rat as food. And this time, Shi already has 2 thousand giant rats.

At his residence located in Guizhou Province, China, Shi decided to raise a bamboo rat. The rats and even then sold to the market. Similarly, as reported by the Daily Mail, Thursday (20/12/2012).

In addition to dining at some restaurants, bamboo rat fur can be used to make coats. Shi who once worked as a farmer, now has a new profession as a breeder rats. Business sales Shi lived mice also growing.

There are 18 farms in the village Congjiang bamboo rat, which is nothing but a place to stay Shi. The number of farms will be increased to 20 in 2013.

Bamboo rats are considered a species of rat pest in several Asian countries. Rats can grow up to 50 centimeters. Its weight can reach 4 pounds.

In addition to having a high selling price, bamboo rat is an animal that rapidly proliferating. In China, bamboo rat meat can be rewarded four times more expensive than chicken and pork. Many Chinese believe, eats mice will prevent baldness and warm up.


Source:  Daily Mail

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