The ostrich is the largest of all birds, and lays the largest egg. The longer of its two toes has a claw-like nail which helps the bird grip the ground, and acts as a nasty weapon in a dispute. They can accelerate to 40 mph (65 km/hr) in two seconds, then cruise at 30 mph (50 km/hr) for 25 minutes or longer!

Ostriches cannot fly. They use their wings for balance and to change direction quickly, as well as in breeding rituals. Females are gray, and males are black with white wing tips. 

Contrary to popular belief, ostriches do not bury their heads in the sand.

The average lifespan of an ostrich is 75 years.  Mature adults are 8 – 9 feet tall, and weigh about 360 pounds. There are three breeds of Ostrich: African Black, African Blueneck, and African Redneck. Our birds are African Bluenecks and Blue/Blacks.  We have about 10 adults, 60 yearlings and 90 chicks at any one time.

Ostriches eat about 4 pounds of alfalfa pellets and hay each day. Their diet has a very high protein and fibre content (alfalfa and whole corn). Ostrich meat is a red meat, high protein but very low cholesterol, fat and calorie content. Its beef- or veal-like flavour and is very delicious and tender.

Ostrich meat offers a great alternative for the health conscious consumer, with no growth hormones added. Ostrich meat is available in steak tenderloin, medallions, roasts, cutlets, Italian, dinner, breakfast, garlic sausages, pepperoni, ground, burger patties and liver pate.