How much does a fertile ostrich egg cost?

Our current price is $110 per egg, which includes shipping. Besides ducklings and chicks, we also sell ostrich hatching eggs for those of you that want to incubate and hatch your own ostriches on your farm.

How much does a whole ostrich cost?

An adult ostrich costs around $7500 to $10,000 per bird. The high costs of the adult birds are due to the costs of raising the bird.

Can you make money raising ostriches?

At 50 eggs a year for $40/egg, each ostrich can give you an extra $2000/year. An ostrich can lay eggs for about 30 years. Over the life of an ostrich that’s $60000!

How many chicken eggs are in an ostrich egg?

24 chicken eggs
Each giant ostrich egg is equivalent to about 24 chicken eggs. The shells are thicker and a little tougher to crack than a standard chicken egg.

How many babies do ostriches?

Under natural conditions, a female ostrich lays 12–18 eggs. Under farm conditions, young females produce 10–20 eggs in the first year and from 40 to 130 eggs annually (most often 40–60 eggs) in subsequent years.

Do ostriches lay eggs everyday?

Safari Ostrich Farm | Breeding Season for Ostriches has started. Ostriches do not lay eggs throughout the year like chickens do. They have a specific breeding season that starts in June/July every year and the birds will lay one egg every second day.

Is it illegal to eat ostrich eggs?

Yes, you can. In fact, there are health benefits available to people who make ostrich eggs a part of their diet.

Is there money in ostrich farming?

At 50 eggs a year for $40/egg, each ostrich can give you an extra $2000/year. An ostrich can lay eggs for about 30 years. Over the life of an ostrich that’s $60000! That’s just for non-fertile eggs.

What is the lifespan of an ostrich?

30 to 40 years
Lifespan: In the wild, ostriches live 30 to 40 years. But in captivity, ostriches have been known to live until their 70.

Are ostrich eggs profitable?

How much land do you need to raise ostrich?

Ostriches require between one and three acres of land in order to run and remain healthy. Build a simple shelter to protect the birds from harsh weather, and construct a fence to prevent the ostriches from escaping.

How old do ostriches live?

Lifespan: In the wild, ostriches live 30 to 40 years. But in captivity, ostriches have been known to live until their 70.