General
- The Ostrich (Struthio
camelus) is a flightless bird native to Africa. It is the only living
species of its family, Struthionidae, and its genus, Struthio. They are
distinct in their appearance, with a long neck and legs and the ability
to run at speeds of about 65 km/h (40 mph). Ostriches are the largest
living species of bird and are farmed in many areas all over the world.
The scientific name for the ostrich is from the Greek for "camel
sparrow" in allusion to their long necks
- Ostriches are
omnivorous, but feed primarily on seeds, leaves, roots and flowers of
various grasses, shrubs and trees. Locusts and other invertebrates are
sometimes eaten. Many of the items eaten by Ostriches are unpalatable to
other creatures, but are broken down by the bird's 14 metre long
intestine.
Processing
- Ostrich leather
is a popular product for making boots, clothing and upholstery. An
adult ostrich will produce 14 square feet of hide. One hide can made
three pairs of boots. Ostrich meat is being promoted as a
low-cholesterol red meat because of its red color, beef-like texture
and low fat content. Processing studies conducted at Texas A&M
University show that the average carcass dressing percentage is
57.57 percent.
- Domestic
ostriches have been reported to live and reproduce for up to 50
years. An ostrich will reach adult height between 18 and 20 months
of age and continue to gain weight for a few months after that. Male
ostriches also get a lot of color during the breeding
season.Ostriches will reproduce in monogamous or polygamous
situations.
Report &
Market
- Ostrich farming
is tackled in a scientific way: eggs are imported from Namibia at a
price of $125 per egg. The eggs then go into a
temperature-controlled rotating incubator -- and once they hatch,
the baby ostriches are weighed, inoculated and inserted with a
microchip to track their genealogy and growth.Ostrich skin also
makes good leather, feathers will be used as furniture dusters and
the feet make good table legs.
- 100% of your
revenue will be generated from the production of livestock for meat
and ostrich Leather. Ostriches are already farmed in over 100
countries: from the cold winter climates of Alaska, Norway and
Sweden, all the way south to the equatorial countries of Zaire,
Brazil and Indonesia. Ostriches breed well in a warm climate, and
heavy rain and thunderstorms will certainly affect the breeding
cycle.
- The ostrich
market is now experiencing large growth increases, due to the
breakup of a South African ostrich monopoly. This breakup has caused
the worldwide price of ostrich products to decrease, and these goods
are now beginning to become affordable to the common man in both
Europe and the US.
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