3. Ostrich meat favoured by the Holy
Prophet (SAW) or its quality halal
meat. Many Muslim countries
including Saudi Arab, Iran and UAE
are consuming OstrichMeat.
4. Ostrich meat is red meat, similar in colour and taste to
undercut beef
It is healthy meat lower in:
Cholesterol
Calories and
Fat
Higher in iron
Ostrich Meat
6. Global Farming
Ostrich farming is now being done in countries all over the
world including (but not limited to) China, Taiwan, India,
Japan, Vietnam, Iran, Iraq, Israel, United Kingdom, France,
Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and others
7. • Free of fats
• Tasteslike deer’s meatmeat
• Finest in the world
• 4 times stronger than cowleather
• Usedfor dusting
• Manufacturing hats anddressesfeathers
• Equalsto 24 chickeneggs
• Hard shell, sold asshowpiecesEggs
9. An Ostrich farm of 30 Birds can earn minimum 4 .5 million rupeesper
year .
Purchase price of 1 bird (3 month age) 20000 rupees.
Sale price of 1 bird (10 month) 150000 PakistaniRupees
Sale price of 30 birds (30 * 150000) 4.5 million Rupees.
While Ostrich skin is sold to leatherindustriesat pricebetween PKR
10,000 to PKR 16000.
There is a well established Export Market for Ostrich Meat
and leather in Iran, Saudi Arab andUAE.
10. Meat Consumption GAP in Pakistan
The meat demand for Pakistan domestic market is growing at a rate
of 2.73% for beef, 2.90% for mutton and 6.10% for poultry
This domestic demand is growing faster than the population growth rate
Products 2003 2020
Supply Demand Gap Supply Demand Gap
Beef 1,050 1,210 160 1,430 3,740 2,310
Mutton 700 800 100 1,030 2,500 1,470
(000tons)
Source: http://www.sbi.gos.pk/pdf/sector-brief-meat.pdf
11. Export Potential - Meat Consumption Gap
Country Production Consumption GAP
Egypt 440,000 533,000 93,000
SaudiArabia 25,630 75,630 50,000
UAE 9,500 43,185 33,658
Oman 4,148 18,000 13,852
Bahrain 1,440 4,600 3,220
(000 Tons)
12. What are Requirements for starting an
Ostrich Farm?
A cemented floor of 150 sq. ft. is sufficient for 50
Ostrich Chicks age between 2 to 4 months.
Afterwards, these 50 birds are transferred to
muddy land of 900 sq. ft. where it can pass it
entire life Supply of drinkable water
Labor: one person is capable of managing a 50
bird’s farm.
13. From Where Ostrich Farmers can
receive technical Assistance?
Pakistan Ostrich Company is responsible to provide
every technical assistance and consultancy to farmers
on Farm construction, Ostrich food and medication
and precautions. POC also trains farmer and its staff
to ensure success of Ostrich farm.
14. Four Major markets for Ostrich and itsproducts
FancyBird Market PakistanOstrichCompany Pakistani
market
ExportMarket
LiveOstrich Market
