This document discusses ostrich farming and is presented by a group of 5 students with their roll numbers. It provides information on the history and origins of ostriches, their physical characteristics, farming practices for ostriches, and the products obtained from ostriches. Requirements for starting an ostrich farm are also outlined, including obtaining land, food, water, labor, and purchasing ostriches.

2. Group
• Topic OSTRICH FARMING
• Noman Aslam Roll No 56
• Jahanzaib Bilal Roll No 97
• Shahid Ameen Roll No 100
• Muhammad Shahzaib Roll No 98
• Tariq Hussain Roll No 87

3. INFO, INTRO &
HISTORY OF
OSTRICH BIRD
• My Name Is Noman Aslam Roll No 56.
• My Topic Is
OSTRICH FARMING

4. OSTRICH FARMING
• Ostrich farming is an opportunity in Pakistan.
• At present the ostrich meat ranks highest in World.
• Ostrich is a large flightless hardy bird.
• It belongs from African origin.
• It survive in temperatures ranging( 2-50)°C.
• It can be reared on barren land.
• It consumes Alfa-Alfa, Lucerne and water.
• Male ostriches are black, with white wings and tail.
• the ostrich feathers have commercial value.
• The female is dull grayish brown .
• The males are polygamous. (move with three or four females )
• The females lay their yellowish white eggs in the sand.
• The eggs weigh about 1.48 kg (1.4 liters).
• The life expectancy is about 60-70 years.
INTRODUCTION

5. OSTRICH FARMING
 A large flightless bird.
 Ostrich belongs to ratite group (emu and kiwi).
 The ostrich is six to nine feet tall, weighing between 90 and 160 kilogram.
 This great bird only has two toes, all other birds have three or four toes.
 The ostrich can run at speeds of up to 73km/h (43 mph).
 An ostrich will live to 50 - 75 years.
 An ostrich hen lays eggs for 42 years.
 Ostriches do kick forward - it's the direction their legs bend.
 Ostrich meat is “halal”.
 Ostrich have very small brains. (Eye ball sized)
 Ostrich is not at all dangerous or aggressive.
INFORMATION

6. OSTRICH FARMING
• The domestication of ostrich started in the Eastern Cape, South Africa in the early
part of the 19th Century.
• In 1838 klein karroo region in the western cape developed large farms through the
introduction of barbed wire fencing and lucerne fields.
• 1863 for the industry to become truly organized.
• Ostrich feathers could be harvested annually rather than shooting birds for a single
crop of feathers.
• 1913 ostrich feathers had become the 4th largest export from South Africa behind
Gold, Diamonds and Wool.
• 1915 ostrich were exported to Australia and the United States.
HISTORY

7. OSTRICH FARMING
• In World War One (WW1) worldwide collapse of the ostrich industry.
• With this collapse the ostrich in Australia were released into the wild.
• Ostrich farming in South Africa only got started again after the end of World War Two
(WW2).
• Ostrich leather became another high value item, selling at high value and low volume.
• A single channel co-operative, The Klein Karoo Kooperasie (KKK), marketing system
was established in 1959.
• They built the first abattoir in 1964 and a tannery in 1970. Prior to the building of the
tannery, skins were sent to England for tanning.
• Ostrich become in Pakistan in 2006.

8. GOALS & ADVANTAGES OF
OSTRICH FARMING
• My Name Is Tariq Hussain Roll No 87.
• My Topic Is
OSTRICH FARMING

9. OSTRICH FARMING
OUR GOALS
• The primary goal of Ostriches on Line is to put Ostrich meat onto all the food
tables of the world.
• This goal will be further enhanced and supported by making available to a
worldwide clientele a vast array of products from one of the most remarkable
and resourceful animal’s in the world.
• Our goals will be achieved by educating the world to the phenomenal benefits
of farming Ostriches to produce Ostrich meat and the unequalled by-products
of this unique animal.

10. OSTRICH FARMING
ADVANTAGES OF OSTRICH FARMING
1) Ostrich is reared, raised and farmed like all other domestic animals (sheep, goat and
cattle).
2) Ostrich meat is heart healthy
3) Ostriches are very feed efficient and take minimal land
4) Ostrich farming is a viable alternative for agricultural industry, with fine quality
leather, feathers and meat as the products.
5) Such great range of products and high growth rate with negligible investment.
6) The bird can be reared both in hot and freezing temperatures.
7) The bird has shown high sustainability in irrigated as well as rain fed farming
environments.
8) There are virtually no waste products in the bird.

11. REQUIREMENTS FOR
STARTING AN OSTRICH FARM
• My Name Is Muhammad Shahzaib Roll No 98.
• My Topic Is
OSTRICH FARMING

12. OSTRICH FARMING
REQUIREMENTS FOR STARTING AN OSTRICH FARM
• Revenue
A budget is required for farming)
• Locate an area of land that can be used for the ostrich farm
(Required a place where we growth the ostrich)
• Provide a sufficient supply of food and water for the ostrich farm
(Double water is needed for ostrich w.r.t food)
• Choose a type of ostrich to raise
(Red neck, Blue neck or African ostrich)
• Purchase ostriches for the farm
(egg, chicks and adult ostrich)
• Labor
(A person is required for 50 birds)

13. OSTRICH
FARMING
OSTRICH FEEDING
• An ostrich lives on any cattle fodder.
• During early six months of life it needs special feeds for better growth.
• This feed can be prepared or bought from Pakistan ostrich company.
• With only 3 kg food, it gains 1 kg weight, unlike cow which gains 1 kg after intake of
20 kg food. An ostrich,
• Age between 2-4 months, eats half kg special feed per day.
• A grown up ostrich, with 9 feet height and 100 kg weight, only eats 2-3 kg Alfa-Alfa per
day.
• Ostrich needs water double than its food intake.
• Adults usually eat until their stomach is full, up to 5kg per day.

15. FARMING IN PAKISTAN &
BREEDING OF OSTRICH
• My Name Is Jahanzaib Bilal Roll No 97.
• My Topic Is
OSTRICH FARMING

16. FARMING IN PAKISTAN
• Millions of people are working in birds industry, directly or indirectly in
Pakistan.
• Numerous Ostrich farms with 25-200 Birds have started their operations in
Pakistan under guidance of Pakistan Ostrich Company.
• Main farms are in Karachi, Suhawal, Attock, Chakwal, Lahore, and
Bahawalpur.
• New farms are opening in Thatha, Hyderabad, Ranipur, Lasbella, Hub, Multan,
Sahiwal, and Gharo.
OSTRICH FARMING

17. • Ostrich is a desert bird and that’s why, warm and extreme environment is
highly recommended for Ostrich Farming. Fortunately, Pakistan Environment
is very hot in summers and cool in winters. Due to this weather pattern,
Pakistan is an ideal country for Ostrich farming.
• Pakistan Ostrich Company is the leading ostrich farming and breeding
company of Pakistan. Currently it has the expertise and capability to import
ostrich chicks and provide technical support.
• It also assists its clients in managing ostrich breeding and farming, marketing
and sales of grown up birds.
• POC also trains farmer and its staff to ensure success of Ostrich farm.
OSTRICH FARMING
Farming in Pakistan

18. 1) Ostrich hens begin laying at approximately 2 years of age
2) Ostrich have a productive life of more than 30 years.
3) Egg production is variable but can exceed 70 eggs per year.
4) Production begins in early spring and continues into the fall.
5) Eggs are usually infertile during the early part of the breeding season. This is
usually caused by infertility in the cock.
6) The breeding pen for each cock and his two to four hens should be 1 to 3 acres in
size and well drained.
7) Eggs also will be more difficult to find and collect.
8) Eggs are normally laid in a shallow scrape.
9) Cocks can be extremely protective and aggressive.
OSTRICH FARMING
OSTRICH BREEDING

19. BREEDING
SPECIFICATIONS
• Social Life ------------- 1 male for 2 females
• Duration of life ------------- 70 years
• Breeding years ------------- 30 years
• Lying -------------- 60 eggs average per breeding
• Fattening birds --------------30 (12 months)
• Egg weight --------------- 1.6 kg (24 hen eggs weight)
• Mortality ------------------ Nil (up to 3 months age)
• Particular nature ------------ growth of 1 cm/day during the 1st 6 months
• Slaughtering age ------------------ 12 months
• Meat Output ---------------------- 30-35 kg fillet and steak
• Skin output ---------------------- 1.40 m
OSTRICH FARMING

20. DISSEASES, PRODUCTS,
MARKETING AND SALES &
STRATEGY ANALYSIS OF OSTRICH
FARMING
• My Name Is Shahid Ameen Roll No 100.
• My Topic Is
OSTRICH FARMING

21. DISSEASES/RISKS
• After two months, there is almost no risk of natural mortality in Ostrich.
• including bid flu 2 months after its birth.
• eating any harmful ingredient like glass, or nail etc.
• at the age of four months, Ostrich is sensible.
• ostrich has the best resistance to all diseases.
• six months of age it may capture stomach and physical diseases that can be
prevented .
• To cover this risk, Pakistan Ostrich Company provides eight weeks old chicks
to farmers.
• Pakistan Ostrich Company is responsible to provide every technical
assistance and consultancy to farmers

23. OSTRICH PRODUCTS
• Meat
• Leather
• Feathers
• Oils
• Empty Egg shells for Decoration
Approximate Prices of Ostrich Products
• In international market, Ostrich meat is sold for PKR 800 to PKR 1200. One egg
cost between 1000- 2000 Pakistani Rupees. While Ostrich skin is sold to leather
industries at price between PKR 10,000 to PKR 16000.

25. MARKETING AND SALES OF OSTRICH AND ITS PRODUCTS
• Fancy Bird Market:
• Pakistan Ostrich Company:
• Pakistani Market:
• Export Market:
• Live Ostrich Market:

26. STRATEGY ANALYSIS
The following were the strategies agreed requiring development
• Strategy 1 - Standardization in the Industry
• Strategy 2 - POC Lobbying
• Strategy 3 - Informing the End User
• Strategy 4 - Improved Logistic Systems for the Ostrich Industry
• Strategy 5 - Product Consistency in the Ostrich Industry
• Strategy 6 - Promotion of the POC as an important industry role player