How to raise ostriches: organizing a small mini-farm. Ostrich breeding farm: business features

Farmers began breeding ostriches in 2000. Today there are about 250 farms in Russia, but the products obtained from ostriches have never made it into stores. Visiting the farm to meet the birds has become more common. Despite this, the ostrich farm, the business plan of which is discussed below, is a good and promising business. You can organize a cafe on site and serve dishes in combination with fried and boiled eggs.

Starting investments:	1,240,000 rubles	The number of employees:	6 people
Planned income per month:	400 thousand rubles.	Market competition:	average
Approximate monthly expenses:	300 thousand rubles.	Payback:	2-3 years

Competition in this segment is low, so you can easily implement a business plan for an ostrich farm. These birds are bred to produce:

• tender meat;
• fat;
• leather (shoes and bags are made from it);
• down and feathers and eyelashes;
• dietary eggs.

Ostriches grow up to 2.5 m and do not like humid climates. One individual produces up to 45-50 kg of meat. To begin with, you can purchase 5 families. Each family consists of 3 ostriches.

Instructions on how to open and what you need to do it

In order for the meat to be dietary and of high quality, ostriches must be fed with selected food. An important role is played by the conditions in which poultry are kept. farming.

Stage 1 – registration and preparation of documents

To open a farm you need to complete the following documents:

1. Select the appropriate OKVED.
2. Choose a tax system.
3. Obtain an extract from the state register.
4. Pay the state fee.

Monthly reports must be submitted to local inspectorates and funds. IN Pension Fund you need to obtain a certificate of registration.

Stage 2 – search for premises

For a comfortable stay, 30 ostriches need an area of ​​4 hectares. These birds love warmth, but they also walk in the snow open air. To allow birds to live freely, it is necessary to build or rent an indoor farm with ceilings of at least 3 m. The temperature in the room must be at least 15 degrees.

Stage 3 – purchase and installation of necessary equipment

It is best to purchase equipment that is new or has only been used for a few years. This includes:

• poultry slaughter line (from RUB 30,000);
• incubator (from RUB 20,000);
• poultry feeding line (from RUR 20,000);
• enclosures where ostriches will live (from RUR 3,000).

Photo gallery “Equipment for an ostrich farm”

Incubator for ostrich eggs (20 thousand rubles)

Poultry feeding line (RUB 20 thousand)

Stage 4 – selection of employees

Employees must be able to provide timely medical care ostrich and understood how to handle the exotic bird. The following personnel will be required:

• cattleman (2 people);
• livestock specialist (1 person);
• security guard (2 people);
• accountant (1 person).

Stage 5 – promotion and advertising

To promote ostrich products you must:

• establish connections with wholesale domestic buyers at exhibitions;
• establish connections in foreign markets;
• launch advertising in the media;
• you can promote your business in specialized magazines about livestock farming;
• It wouldn't hurt to create a website.

Financial plan

The payback period is 2-3 years. The plans of an entrepreneur who decides to create an ostrich farm should include the following expense items:

• purchase of 15 ostriches, that is, 5 families (900 thousand rubles);
• rent 4-5 hectares of land per month (200 thousand rubles);
• purchase of an incubator and slaughter lines (RUB 100 thousand);
• purchase of feed per month (15 thousand rubles);
• staff salary per month (60 thousand rubles);
• obtaining permits from the veterinary service (10-20 thousand rubles).

Total expenses: 1,240,000 rubles.

Possible risks

In order for a business in this area to be profitable, it needs to be scaled. But large purchases entail equally large expenses. There is a risk that unusual bird there will be no buyers. Ostrich meat is not very popular in Russia, and sales may be low.

There is also a high risk of bird mortality. Out of 70 hatching birds, only 20 small ostriches can hatch. If ostriches spend a long time in a humid climate, they may begin to get sick. In bad weather, it is better to keep them in a heated room.

Today it is no longer possible to surprise the people of Russia with ostrich meat. It can be easily found in the markets of large cities, in online stores and supermarkets. You can try delicacies made from ostrich meat in many restaurants. The development of ostrich farms in Russia has reached such a level that ostrich meat and eggs are no longer considered something out of the ordinary. However, the market continues to develop, and the demand for these products is still far from saturation.

Mass breeding of ostriches in Russia has been going on for several decades, and the previously existing myth about the unsuitability of the climatic conditions of our country for these birds has long been dispelled. Requirements to temperature conditions The maintenance of ostriches is similar to that required for birds that have long been known to us, such as geese and turkeys. Adult ostriches easily tolerate negative temperatures. They, like most other birds, are not very demanding on their diet, but for effective growth and reproduction, food must be balanced both in calorie content and in the content of mineral and vitamin supplements.

Our article is devoted to the real state of affairs in this industry, so forget about the euphoria of a business with 150-200% profitability and payback in 6 months. An article for realists.

Features of ostriches

Despite the fact that there are quite a few species of ostriches (the main ones are emu, rhea and South African), in Russia, the South African species is most widespread (although the Australian emu is a less fastidious bird). Therefore, in the future we will focus on growing the South African ostrich.

The South African ostrich, which everyone saw at the zoo, is a powerful and hardy bird.

Its weight is up to 180 kg, and for some females even 200 kg, its height reaches almost three meters. Despite its outward harmlessness, the ostrich is very aggressive and, at the moment of excitement, poses a certain danger to humans. Females are larger than males and, usually, there are 3-6 females per male. On farms, as a rule, the weight of birds before slaughter is 90-120 kg.

Females lay eggs for eight months (usually from March to October). Currently, some farms have learned to produce eggs almost all year round. The eggs are large and their weight, in some cases, reaches two kilograms (on average 1650 g). During the season, the female produces up to 80 eggs (the average estimated figure is 65). Not only females, but also males hatch eggs. The incubation period is 45 days.

Young ostriches are very demanding regarding their living conditions (temperature +16-20 degrees, balanced food 4-5 times a day). Chicks are very susceptible to infectious diseases.

Ostrich farm products

Typically, when drawing up a business plan for an ostrich farm, meat, leather, feathers, fat and eggs are taken into account as product items. Some farms specialize in raising and selling young animals.

Meat. We won’t talk much about its benefits (vitamins, microelements, low cholesterol, and so on). Meat is mainly valued for its taste. And they are excellent! We won’t tell you what it looks like. Try it and decide for yourself.

The standard meat yield per bird is 45-50 kg. But the most valuable is fillet, no more than 15-20 kg, and the difference in price between carcass and fillet is 3-3.5 times. By the way, about the price. Don't rely on prices in supermarkets. When developing a business plan for breeding ostriches, budget no more than 700 rubles per kilogram. For a carcass – 200-250 rubles/kg. It turns out that one bird will bring you about 10,000 rubles. But take your time.

In Russia, pig breeding, sheep breeding, cattle breeding and other livestock sectors as a business are becoming increasingly widespread. Breeding ostriches and organizing ostrich farms is a new, but rapidly developing type of business for Russia, which can bring the owner high stable income. Let's consider the main reasons for the rapid development of this type of activity, the basics of a business plan for breeding ostriches, the features of organizing an ostrich farm and keeping ostriches, the main breeds of ostriches and options for selling the resulting products, so that you can understand whether this type of activity is suitable for you and whether it really is is profitable and promising.

Is it profitable to breed ostriches?

The ostrich breeding business is becoming increasingly popular in Russia. And if earlier ostriches were considered exotic and could only be seen in zoos, now every year the number of ostrich farms in Russia is rapidly increasing.

And here it is causes such rapid development of this type of business:

• high profitability of ostrich breeding. If you follow a well-written business plan - up to 100, sometimes even up to 150%;
• great demand for products. Ostrich meat is very nutritious, dietary, does not contain cholesterol, and is also exotic, so it is in great demand among restaurants, sports clubs, supermarkets and those who carefully monitor their health and figure;
• food prices are constantly rising, and not at all initially low prices for ostrich meat and eggs are growing even more rapidly;
• the absence of barriers and restrictions for the entry of products from national manufacturers into national markets, in contrast to products from foreign suppliers, which experience significant restrictions;
• Ostrich breeding, like any other livestock sector, subject to certain conditions stipulated by law, may qualify for government subsidies, benefits and other profitable terms for doing business;
• creation of a permanent client base and sales markets. Ostrich products are very specific and exotic, therefore regular customers you can get chains of restaurants and supermarkets healthy eating, football clubs, individual customers;
• ostriches are unpretentious, resistant to various diseases, as they have high immunity, they tolerate the harsh Russian winters well, and there is also a low mortality rate among these birds;
• income can be obtained not only from the sale of meat, eggs and lard of ostriches, but also from the sale of skin and feathers of birds, which are also highly valued and bought by factories for the production of shoes, clothing, and bags.

We are drawing up a business plan for breeding ostriches

To get a high income in the shortest possible time, you need to draw up a clear business plan and stick to it. The main components of any business plan for keeping and breeding animals are as follows:

• planned volumes of production and sales of products (eggs, meat, feathers, leather);
• production part (costs for purchasing feed, water, electricity);
• marketing part (advertising, product prices);
• organizational part (information about suppliers, partners, buyers, personnel);
• assessment of possible risks;
• financial part (sources of financing, planned income);
• conclusion (the purpose of drawing up a business plan for an ostrich farm).

Do not forget that breeding ostriches at home, like any other type of farming activity, be it pig farming or rabbit breeding, is a very risky enterprise, because there is always a risk of natural disasters and epidemics, as a result of which all the birds will die.

All this will lead to the rapid bankruptcy of the farmer and loss large sums money invested in setting up a business. However, if you are confident in your abilities, then it is worth taking the risk, since with certain investments, time and labor, ostrich breeding can become not only stable, but also a very high source of income.

Ostrich farm as a business

For successful organization An ostrich farm should be guided by the following rules:

1. Rent a large spacious plot of land. It is advisable that the site be located on the south side, as birds love warmth and sun; the area must also be dry, not swampy, and protected from the wind.

2. Prepare everything Required documents and obtain permits (for example, undergo certification by a veterinary control service).

3. Hire personnel (general workers, livestock technician, security guards, watchmen, veterinarian, etc.).

4. Buy ostriches for breeding. Here are approximate prices for ostriches:

• chickens 1 month old - 6000-7000 rubles;
• female, 1 year old – 30,000-35,000 rubles;
• male, 2 years old – 34,000-37,000 rubles;
• three birds that have reached reproductive age - 100,000-120,000 rubles.

5. Buy everything necessary equipment and feed. For example, it is imperative to purchase incubators equipped with instruments for measuring temperature, humidity, and automatic system turning over ostrich eggs.

How to breed ostriches?

You can select 3 main ways to keep birds.

1. Intense. With this method, the eggs are subject to incubation, the birds are kept in a relatively small area, as a result of which close contact between the staff and the birds is established, which are easily tamed. When keeping birds in this way, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the rules of hygiene of premises, regular disinfection of equipment, premises, drinking bowls, feeders and vaccination of birds.

2. Extensive. With this method, birds are kept in large, spacious areas, and they are more left to their own devices than with the intensive method.

3. Semi-intensive. This method is a hybrid of intensive and extensive methods.

Bird rearing can occur in two ways schemes.

1. Single-level, when all birds that are raised are the same age. Birds are raised until slaughter or until they reach 3 months of age.

2. Multi-level, when birds of different ages are raised on a farm, all of them are kept in the same room or on the same territory.

Much attention must be paid to water supply.

The territories and premises where ostriches are kept must be equipped with special drinking bowls with clean, fresh water; also on the territory of the ostrich farm there may be lakes, reservoirs, streams - this is only a plus, since they provide for the birds additional source water.

Feeding ostriches

As for feeding ostriches, you should pay attention to the balance and variety of food. So, the diet of birds should include:

• minerals (phosphate, limestone, fluorine, calcium, gravel);
• roughage (hay, straw);
• vegetables and fruits (carrots, potatoes, pumpkin, radishes, onions, apples, pears, bananas, cucumbers);
• grasses (alfalfa, clover, silage, nettle, quinoa, rapeseed);
• animal products (fish meal, bone meal);
• grains and seeds (oats, rye, corn, wheat, peanuts, soybeans, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax);
• vitamins.

Ostrich chicks are released onto pastures sown with clover or alfalfa, starting at 3-4 months. In this case, the following rules must be observed:

• make sure that birds do not go out to pasture hungry to prevent overeating on stems;
• constantly monitor bird walking;
• in the first week, release the chickens for half an hour, 2 times a day;
• the grass on pastures should be short;
• make sure that the grass is not wet, without dew, since moisture is contraindicated for birds, it can lead to the development infectious diseases and the death of ostrich chicks.

Ostriches need to spend a lot of time outdoors; they tolerate frosty, snowy winters well, so even in such weather they need to be let out for a while. Fresh air. However, you should ensure that the area of ​​the pens is not icy, so that the bird does not accidentally slip and get injured.

The areas in which birds graze must be fenced, and between such pens there must be special paths and passages for staff. Pens for chickens must be combined with premises so that the birds can warm up and shelter from bad weather at any time. Pens for adult birds should have special canopies under which the birds can take shelter, for example, in rainy weather.

The fence of the pens must be at least 2 meters high and made of strong durable material, especially the upper part. The corners of the pens should be rounded. The access of dogs and cats to bird pastures should be limited, as they can frighten birds and are carriers of many diseases.

Caring for bird health

To prevent bird diseases, the following rules must be observed on an ostrich farm.

1. Clean the premises and areas where birds are kept daily.

2. Equip special quarantine departments in which sick birds and recently purchased birds are kept (at least 6 weeks).

3. Carry out regular disinfection, treat walls, ceilings, floors of rooms where birds are kept, drinking bowls, feeders, and equipment.

4. Disinfect your hands and wear special gloves when working in the incubator to prevent the transfer of infections from one egg to another.

7. Conduct regular vaccination of birds according to schedule.

8. Change the water at least once a day, monitor the quality of the feed and the cleanliness of the drinkers and feeders.

9. Equip special disinfection barriers at the entrance to the farm, to the incubator department, to the room with chickens, to the quarantine department.

10. Provide good ventilation premises where birds are kept.

11. If you suspect a disease, immediately isolate the sick bird in a quarantine department and call a veterinarian for an examination and diagnosis.

Video: ostrich breeding

Main breeds of ostriches

There are 3 main breeds of ostriches:

• African (South African);
• emu (Australian);
• rhea (South American).

The most popular to keep and easy to care for are African ostriches. These ostriches reach up to 175 kilograms, with females being larger than male ostriches, which can typically weigh no more than 155 kilograms. Birds of this breed are the largest among ostriches and reproduce very quickly. Ostriches are family animals, with four or five females per male. Both males and females incubate the eggs. The female can lay on average up to 12 eggs. African ostriches are not only the largest, but also the tallest among ostriches; birds can reach a height of 2.7-2.8 meters.

Why are ostriches bred? Sales of products

Ostriches are valued for their meat, eggs, fat, feathers, skin, and claws.

Ostrich meat has pleasant taste, contains a lot of protein, is nutritious and low in calories, and is also very healthy, as it contains virtually no cholesterol.

Ostrich leather is used for sewing shoes, bags, and clothing. Moreover, she has more high level quality than crocodile skin, it is water resistant and is highly valued in markets and stores.

Ostrich fat is very beneficial for human body, and stause eggs are not inferior in taste to chicken eggs, although they are healthier and more nutritious.

Ostrich feathers are used to sew theatrical costumes, dresses, hats, and a variety of necklaces, bracelets and pendants are made from the bird's claws.

Breeding birds and obtaining products is only the first stage, the second stage is its implementation. The products of ostrich farms are supplied to markets and stores; they are ordered by restaurants, sports clubs, shoe and clothing factories, jewelry and theatrical costumes.

But if you want to increase profits, create your own product sales network, which, although it will require additional financial investments in renting premises, purchasing equipment, hiring staff, will bring additional stable and high income in the future.

Summary

Organizing an ostrich farm is a very profitable and cost-effective type a business that, subject to all the conditions of the business plan, successfully pays off in 2-3 years. Ostriches are unpretentious in keeping and breeding, and their meat, eggs, fat, feathers, skin are highly valued and in demand, and also have a high cost.

To increase profits, it is also worth organizing the processing of the resulting products, for example, the production of meat and sausage products, the processing of ostrich leather and feathers, and the smoking of lard. Additional income It will also bring its own network of stores to sell the products received. Breeding ostriches is a risky business, but highly profitable and quickly pays off.

Breeding exotic birds at home is a rare business, as it requires special conditions and large investments.

How to breed ostriches?

According to the established classification, birds are divided into swimming, flying and running. Of the latter species, the African ostrich, the largest representative of the genus, is a flightless flat-chested bird. According to experienced farmers, breeding ostriches is no more difficult.

The height of the African ostrich is 2.5-2.7 meters, weight is about 120-150 kilograms. The life expectancy of this bird is almost the same as that of a human being, and is 75 years. Their peculiarity is a very small brain (the size of an eye). But this does not prevent them from adapting well to environment– pick up speed up to 70 kilometers per hour, running away from danger, and fight off animals that view them as prey (they can even fight off a lion). Also small size brain does not interfere with the loyalty of this bird, its family organization. A polygamous male lives with 3-4 females, one of which is his favorite. When they were separated, there were cases of death of males who simply could not bear the separation after several weeks.

You can raise poultry at home; in Russia this option is beginning to gain popularity.

To breed ostriches at home, you need to take care of the living conditions. The territory should be large, since, unlike this bird, it is large and loves space. The breeding site consists of an overnight pen and a walking area. If possible, you can set it up in former pig pens. The main condition is the ceiling height, which should not be less than 3 meters.

Since ostriches at home live in families of 4-5 individuals, it is better to divide the pen into sections for each individual family. Experts recommend doing this kind of zoning in the walking area to avoid conflicts. The height of the fence must be at least 1.7 meters.

This bird tolerates temperature changes and frosts well in Russia. In their homeland, the temperature during the day can reach +50ºС, and at night drop to +5ºС. But it is better to insulate the room in which it is planned to be kept at home. If the floor is concrete, it should be covered with a dense bedding of hay and straw. For earthen or wood floors, the underlay may not be as massive, but it must be there.

For two families, consisting of two males and six to eight females, the paddock area should be 150 m² in size, and the walking area should be about 1500 m². Sand should be poured onto part of the pen so that the birds can take sand baths.

If the walking area is planned to be fenced metal mesh, the cells must be either very small so that the ostrich does not stick its head through, or very large. This bird is very curious and will definitely want to see what is happening behind the fence. If you can't put your head back in, it can even lead to death.

You also need to be careful with metal objects on the site, as they will quickly swallow nails, hairpins, etc., which will lead to mortality.

Selection of food supply

Ostriches are very unpretentious in their choice of food. An adult consumes up to three kilograms of food per day. As with, ostriches are fed in the morning and evening. The daily dose should consist of 70% plant foods, the remaining 30% are special mineral supplements.

A favorite delicacy is cabbage; it can be given with fodder beets and carrots. Vegetables are cut finely, since ostriches do not have teeth. In summer, clover, alfalfa, spinach or rapeseed, also finely chopped, can be added to vegetables. Feed and mineral supplements are added to the crushed mass, then poured into trays. It is not recommended to place food on the ground.

Advice: ostriches should not be given parsley, and small chicks should not be given ghee. They also do not digest potatoes well.

To improve digestion, pebbles and sand are placed next to the trays, which the bird pecks as needed. In this case, small grains of sand and stones act as teeth.

Feeding chicks at home is significantly different. Newly hatched ostrich chicks may not consume food for 3-6 days, as they feed from the yolk sac. But there should always be a feeder with porridge near them. Moreover, if adults are fed in the morning and evening according to a schedule, then the chicks must have access to food constantly.

They are fed a mixture of concentrated feed with the addition of alfalfa leaves. Before 4 months, the amount of fiber is limited. You can add grated apple and carrot to small chicks, they will peck sand and eggshells. They also need to be provided with access to limestone and shell rock, since these ingredients are responsible for the formation of the skeleton in young animals.

You need to add 5 grams to the chicks’ food every day. biotin and B vitamins. Both chicks and adult birds should always have pure water, although they may not drink it all day.

Reproduction

In the central regions of Russia, regardless of weather conditions, ostriches breed at home from March to October. This bird becomes an adult at the age of 2-3 years - this is evidenced by its bright color and thick plumage. Many of them begin to make a loud sound and hiss.

The male in his family covers all the females, but incubates eggs with only one of them. To do this, he digs a hole 30-50 centimeters deep, into which all females lay eggs.

The egg is large, 15-20 centimeters long, weighing 1.5-2 kilograms (when bred at home in captivity, they can be slightly smaller - 1.2-1.5 kilograms). The thickness of the shell is approximately 3 millimeters. The egg is quite dense and can support an eight-year-old child.

One family will bring the owner 40-60 eggs per year. At an ostrich farm in Russia, the eggs are collected and placed in a sterile box equipped with an incubator. The price of technology for incubating eggs is much lower than.

After 42 days, the ostrich chicks appear. Starting from the 41st day, you need to carefully watch each egg - often the chicks cannot break the shell on their own and get out. If this does not happen, the person independently hits the egg lightly with a wooden hammer and helps the chick get out. After this, they are transferred to boxes with soft bedding, where the ostrich chicks dry out.

Taking care of your health

Ostriches, unlike ostriches, tolerate winter well, so even when bred at home, they need to be released into fresh air. The main thing is that the area is not icy so that they do not get injured.

Young animals should have access to the pen at all times so they can warm up and rest during the day. For adult animals, a canopy should be installed in the pasture area so that they can hide from the rain.

Advice: Make sure that cats or dogs do not enter the walking area, as they can frighten the bird and be carriers of diseases.

To raise healthy offspring, experienced farmers recommend:

1. Every day, clean the walking area and the room where the poultry is kept at home;
2. newly acquired birds should be kept separately for a month;
3. set up a quarantine area in which to place ostriches that appear weak until a veterinary examination is carried out;
4. disinfect walls, floors, feeders, drinking bowls;
5. examine droppings to identify various diseases;
6. fight rodents that carry diseases;
7. carry out vaccinations according to schedule;
8. change the water once a day;
9. Ensure ventilation of the area where the bird is kept.

Ostriches: breeding at home, prices

Ostriches are valued not only for their meat and eggs, but also for their fat, skin, claws and feathers. Leather is of increasing interest to designers who use it to make bags and shoes. This material waterproof, has better qualities than crocodile skin.

Ostrich fat is beneficial for humans; it is used for skin diseases and to treat wounds. Feathers are used to sew concert costumes, decorate hats, souvenirs, and pendants, bracelets and necklaces are made from claws.

Breeding ostriches at home is only the first stage of implementing a business plan. It is important to find product suppliers. Meat and eggs are supplied to markets, wholesalers, supermarkets, restaurants and sports clubs. Leather and feathers can be bought by ateliers and factories that make shoes, clothes, and accessories. Many people sell products online by creating their own website or posting information on a free bulletin board.

Breeding ostriches at home does not apply. Even a small one for an organization home farm for two families you will need a capital of at least 900 thousand rubles (in this amount includes the cost of renting a plot of 1500 m², arranging the premises and walking area, purchasing an incubator, ostriches and feed).

Ostrich eggs: price

Many people are interested in how much an ostrich egg costs. The average cost on farms varies between 1800-2500 rubles per piece. Some farms sell empty eggs for making souvenirs (price - 500 rubles), painted eggs self made– from 1500 rubles.

An ostrich egg is not much different from a chicken egg. The main difference is the size. One such egg replaces 20 chicken eggs. To prepare it, you just need to break it into a frying pan and fry it, adding salt and spices. It takes about 2 hours to boil such an egg.

Ostrich meat: price per kilogram

The weight of an adult ostrich is 120-150 kilograms. One bird produces about 40% pure meat (this is 45-60 kg). It has a pleasant taste, contains a lot of protein and has virtually no cholesterol. How much does ostrich meat cost in Russia? Let's look at the prices of popular ostrich farms:

• price for 1 kilogram of fillet – 1000-2000 rubles;
• chilled steak (300 grams) – 500 rubles;
• minced ostrich (1 kilogram) – 700-800 rubles;
• rendered fat (40 grams) – 100 rubles;
• rendered ostrich fat (2.5 kilograms) – 1500-1600 rubles.

How much does an ostrich cost in Russia?

Breeding ostriches at home is one step lower than pharmaceuticals in Russia. An exotic bird pays for itself completely. According to experts, competition in this niche is small, because this business is just beginning to develop. In addition to selling meat, eggs and related products, you can sell young animals and even adults. The price directly depends on the age of the bird:

• hatched chicks, several days - 9,000 rubles;
• ostrich chicks up to 1 month old - 10,000-11,000 rubles;
• ostrich chicks (1-2 months) – 12,000-13,000 rubles;
• ostrich chicks aged from 2 to 4 months - 17,500-19,000 rubles;
• young animals 9-12 months – 33,000-35,000 rubles.
• adult bird from 1.5 to 2 years – 50-52 thousand rubles;
• adult bird from 2.5 years - 75-80 thousand rubles.

There is also the option to buy an already formed family of a male and two females. The price for such a family is 225-250 thousand rubles.

A very profitable way to increase farm income is to attract tourists. In addition to the fact that interested visitors can feed ostriches and watch the birds, they can be offered an omelet or dishes made from ostrich meat for an additional fee. Some enterprising farmers even produce products from ostrich fat - hair masks, creams, ointments.

Where to buy ostriches for breeding, price

For those who want to start breeding ostriches at home, the issue of purchasing young or adult animals becomes relevant. In order not to spend money on transportation, it is recommended to search among operating farms that are located nearby.

Please note that this business does not pay off immediately, after about 3-4 years of operation. To organize a business at home, you can purchase an incubator and buy eggs. This option is the cheapest, but the most risky, since it will be difficult for a beginner to follow all the breeding rules.

The second option is to purchase chicks 4-8 months old, in which case you just need to monitor them and provide proper care and feeding. But profit can be expected after a couple of years.

You can buy several adult families at once, but it will be expensive, since one family of three birds in Russia costs 220-250 thousand rubles.

In order not to mix birds within a family, it is necessary to update the stock. To do this, you can negotiate with nearby farms for periodic purchases, since they are experiencing the same problems.

Until recently, many people went to Poland, Germany or Holland to buy young animals, but recently they are increasingly abandoning this idea in favor of domestic suppliers.

In Russia there is growing demand for exotic species livestock breeding - breeding ornamental pigs, squirrels, nutria, guinea fowl and even camel breeding. Breeding ostriches at home is gaining popularity. Birds are unpretentious in maintenance and nutrition, and their meat, eggs, feathers, fat and skin are highly valued in different areas. This direction pays off within 3-4 years of farm operation and makes it possible to receive a stable and high income. At the same time, entrepreneurs need to take into account all the risks - the high price of ostriches, the difficulty of establishing distribution channels and the need for large area for raising poultry.

Despite this, the business is quite profitable. And when proper organization capable of bringing in a lot of income.

Ostriches are among the long-livers (the average lifespan of one individual is 70 years). Sexual maturity lasts up to 30 years in females and 40 years in males. Ostriches are distinguished by their large size: length up to 2.5 m, weight – 150-160 kg. The homeland of exotic birds is hot Africa, but they also tolerate the temperate climate of domestic latitudes. Individuals are resistant to drafts and frosts; they walk freely in the snow. Optimal temperature in (the barn) in winter – 15 degrees above zero.

The unpretentiousness of ostriches is expressed in their daily routine. The bird eats insects and small vertebrates, feeds on tree shoots, foliage and grasses. When breeding, they do not require exotic products, the main thing is the availability of pasture.

Suitable for our climate conditions. Individuals are different rapid growth(kids reach the required weight for slaughter in 10-11 months), calm disposition and high egg production rates. The eggs of this breed are different best quality and beautiful appearance. Individuals tolerate temperature changes without problems and adapt to different climatic zones.

Conditions for premises and pens

The first rule of a good farm is to be located in a quiet place. Hum, noise and loud sounds disturb the calm and harmonious life of ostriches (breeding will be more labor-intensive). The next important step is to equip the farm with sewerage and...

REFERENCE! When choosing a location for a farm, you need to pay attention to the level groundwater. The optimal indicator is no higher than 1 m, since high humidity and dampness indoors negatively affects the health of individuals.

Excursions

If slaughtering and selling birds is not yet planned, you can start making money on excursions. People are willing to pay money for the pleasure of looking at an exotic bird. Visits by tourists, schoolchildren, and organized groups are an excellent opportunity to begin the process of recouping the investment.

So, when opening, money will be needed to purchase individuals, improve the territory and poultry house, purchase an incubator and feed. The practice of existing farms shows that the costs are fully recouped in 1-2 years. This process can be accelerated by actively searching for wholesale buyers of finished products. Remember that ostrich breeding is a waste-free and profitable business that guarantees a stable income.