One of the options for the effective conduct of their own business is the ostrich farm. The breeding of ostriches at home - it's exotic, popular, profitable.
Every year, this type of farming is becoming increasingly popular, because it pays for itself quickly and begins to make a profit after one– two years.
the Businessman, who decided on the breeding of ostriches in the home, in addition to the study of large amounts of information from various sources, it is recommended to visit several farms specializes in this kind of farming. You want it to form a correct impression of the planned business and a clear understanding of its optimal management.
Why the breeding of ostrich? Because it is:
African ostrich – the largest species (weight 100 - 160 kg, height – about 3 meters), because of its simplicity in content is grown in more than 50 countries around the world. This bird is able to endure high and low temperature. Develop when running speed reaches 50 km/ h. Ostrich, EMU farming in farming is less developed than the content of the African ostriches, does not require special care. It is important to know the behavior of this bird in the natural environment, then to an artificially created environment to optimize for the natural environment, the usual such exotic creatures.
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In the winter the bird can be kept in unheated rooms on deep litter for 6-month-old calves on cold days the room should warm up to a temperature of 12-18 degrees. A productive season from African ostrich - in the period from March to October. Egg production per female per season is 50 to 80 eggs, the weight of which is 1,3-1,8 kg. the Incubation period of the young, hatching which occurs simultaneously,is 45 days. Introduced ostriches have a weight up to 1 kilogram at the height 20-25 cm. Sexual maturity females reach 18 to 24 months, males at 24 to 30 months.
Ostriches, being omnivorous bird, eating what nature provides. Preference is given to vegetation (grass, leaves, fruits, roots). Do not disdain also a variety of animals, birds, small insects and lizards. In General, the poultry diet of 50% should consist of green forage, 30% from combined feed, 20% – at the discretion and capabilities of the farmer. Adult birds and young animals older than one year is required to feed 2 times a day, juveniles up to a year – at least 3 – 4 times.
Farm bird, the average daily diet is 3 kg of feed, get:
The Modern ostrich adheres to three basic systems that underpin the breeding of these birds:
The Breeding of ostriches in Ukraine and Russia is a promising business, because the simplicity of this bird care and the high cost of production of strausovodstva will pay for a new business fairly quickly, starting to bring considerable profit within a short period.
The First step in starting your own farm business will be to find a suitable site for keeping ostriches. How to start breeding ostriches? The first steps are the improvement of the farm for their maintenance and purchase of young animals or adults.Of Course, breeding ostrich will require some monetary investment, but they are worth it, as it will pay for itself in the first year of doing an ostrich farm. Although the ostrich is a hardy bird, however, the key to successful initiatives in the ostrich business will become, creating the most comfortable conditions.
Substantial costs will require the construction of a farm. The cost of investments will depend on local characteristics, personal and lease agreements, prices for construction materials and work salaried people.
You will Need to build:
It is necessary to pay attention to the remoteness of the farm from the noisy highways, industries with hazardous emissions; it is also important protection from the wind and relief. Good road access and good water supply – necessary conditions for the smooth operation of the farm.
In pole position are the farmers having their own land with buildings on it.
The Other way, with minimum investment is to find somewhere in the depths of an abandoned pigsty or the barn surrounded by pastures and water. Of course, the premises require repair (heating, Sewerage and ventilation) and equipment, but this option will save a significant portion of funds that will invest directly in the purchase of livestock.Purchase 4 adults families and 6 – 8 females will cost 30 – 40 thousand dollars. You can purchase the grown Chicks, which will greatly reduce investment, but will delay the time period for receiving the first profit.
From the first days special attention should be paid to the selection, periodically updating the herd of good, productive poultry and culling of sick and unfit individuals. When forming families will need to consider mutual sympathy ostriches, because the mechanical connection of birds can be productive and be the cause of reduced egg production.
Definitely need to get an incubator, the cheapest of which, calculated on 45 eggs, worth $ 1,500.
Feeding the ostriches will be required to buy domestic feed for laying hens, including vitamin and mineral supplements. Also the bird would be happy to consume oats, corn, barley, millet, bran, hay and straw. In summer and autumn, the bird can be translated into green succulent forage: alfalfa and clover.
When a large bird population (500 and above) it is advisable to establish its own feed production, which will only reduce the cost of maintenance of ostriches. Your own feed can be realized neighboring farms.
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