Four main points of ostrich breeding

Ostrich breeding is a very popular special breeding species recently, ostrich meat is now more and more accepted by the general public, in addition, the nutritional value of ostrich eggs is also very high. Let's take a look at the technical points of raising ostriches.

I. site selection and fence design

The site selection of the newly built ostrich is very important. It is necessary to choose the location with high terrain, convenient drainage, sufficient light and good ventilation, and the best soil quality is sandy soil or sandy loam soil. Because sandy soil or sandy loam has more capillary pores, good air permeability and water permeability, it is small in water holding capacity, will not be too muddy after rain, and is easy to keep dry. The site should be able to provide adequate and clean drinking water. The surrounding environment is also an important factor to consider when choosing a site. Ostriches are particularly sensitive to the stimuli of their surroundings and are prone to shock and stress. Therefore, the environment around the ostrich farm should be quiet. It is best to afforest around the field, so that ostriches live in an environment close to nature, so as to give better play to their production potential.

Second, the choice of ostrich

The selection of improved varieties of ostrich is the key to the construction of the field and the most important factor to determine the economic benefits in the future. African ostrich was introduced into China for a short time and is now in the stage of population expansion. Due to the complexity of ostrich introduction sources in domestic enterprises, the introduction of ostrich germplasm is very different. Therefore, farmers must be careful when buying ostriches. Ostriches with pure germplasm and good production performance should be selected to lay a good foundation for future development.

Ostriches are generally divided into three types: red-necked ostrich, blue-necked ostrich and domesticated ostrich (domesticated ostrich is commonly known as African black ostrich). African black ostrich has the characteristics of compact size, gentle temperament, fine feathers, early sexual maturity and more eggs. it is the main breed at present.

When buying ostriches, you should pay attention to genealogical archives and consanguinity selection. The genealogical archives record in detail the origin, species, sex, age, parents and main production performance of the ostrich. On this basis, we can understand the production performance and consanguinity of ostrich and make a reasonable consanguinity selection.

In addition, the health status of ostriches should be observed when buying ostriches. Observation methods are generally as follows: 1. Behavior observation: ostriches in good health are energetic, respond to external stimuli and have strong gregariousness.

2. body surface health observation: the healthy ostrich has plump muscles, no exposed bones, no disability in all parts of the body, and a steady and normal gait.

3. Feeding observation: healthy ostriches have a strong appetite. When the breeders enter the fence, they will take the initiative to meet them and wait for them to feed.

4. Fecal observation: healthy ostrich has dark green stool, fine digestion, large urine volume, transparent urine and a small amount of white urate.

III. Feed supply for ostriches

African ostrich is a monogastric herbivorous bird, its digestive tract is completely different from anti-nestling, but also different from non-anti-nestling or poultry. Ostriches have no teeth or crop; saliva contains no digestive enzymes. The esophagus goes straight to the glandular stomach, which has a large volume and can store a large amount of food. Digestion of the stomach begins with the glandular stomach. This is followed by a muscular stomach, which is spherical. There are pebbles for digestion in the muscle stomach. In addition, the most important feature of the digestive tract of ostriches is that it contains two large cecums and a long colon, which is the condition for fermentation and digestion of ostriches. Therefore, the feed absorption conversion rate of ostrich is the highest among domestic animals at present.

The supply of concentrate feed in ostrich feeding can be divided into seven stages, namely, chick ostrich (0-2 months), young ostrich (February-April), growing ostrich (April-June), fattening ostrich (June-September), reserve ostrich (September-14 months), maintenance (14-start and stop production) and egg-laying ostrich. The nutrition level of each stage is different, and the ratio of feed is also different. But all of them are herbivorous. Ostriches have a wide range of feeding habits, and can be eaten for all kinds of forage, root tubers, vegetables and so on.

Common diseases of ostriches and their prevention and treatment

Due to the short domestication time and strong disease resistance of ostriches, attention should be paid to the diseases caused by improper breeding in the process of breeding. First of all, we should pay attention to the quality of feed to prevent ostriches from mold poisoning caused by eating moldy food.

The feed quality of farmed ostrich is very high, and moldy food and moldy raw materials are harmful to ostrich. Secondly, we should pay attention to the problem of fiber Lignification of green feed, because the Lignification of green feed is serious, it is easy to cause diseases of digestive system of ostrich. Finally, in the process of breeding, we should pay attention to avoid the possibility of ostrich trauma.

Ostrich breeding profit

Young ostriches weigh more than two jin at birth, not to mention big ostriches. Some adult ostriches weigh as much as 220 kilograms. Ostriches are now the largest living birds in the world. They are very good at running. They can span eight meters in one step and reach a top speed of 80 kilometers per hour. Some ostriches can reach a height of more than 2.6 meters and have very large heads. If the male kiwi's face is red and its feet are red, it means that it is in heat, and they "dance" when they are in estrus. The annual estrus is from February to October, and June and July is the peak of egg laying. Each female ostrich lays an egg every day or two. Generally speaking, an ostrich egg weighs 4 jin. A few years ago, an ostrich egg could be sold for more than 200 yuan, which was very profitable. An ostrich can lay 50 or 60 eggs a year. There's something to do with this business.

Ostrich is from Africa, but it is not afraid of the cold, easy to raise, such as the northeast temperature is so low, it is no problem to raise. Ostriches are resistant to rough feeding and can be compared in breeding. Ostrich eggs have a characteristic, that is, very hard, one or two hundred jin of things pressed on it will not be broken, the brain is small, stupid. When you catch it, you can put a hook around its neck, and then cover the ostrich's eyes with a cloth. As long as you can't see the light, this guy will be honest.

Ostrich skin and ostrich meat have always been popular. If you fail to sell eggs, you will hatch, expand production, and sell ostrich skins and meat. But small ostrich breeding must be careful, because it does not have much discrimination, what to eat, is a typical foodie. Green feed can be added to their food to allow sand-eating ostriches to remove sand from their bodies. Catching an ostrich is difficult, and if you let an ostrich lift it, caution can break your ribs. The African ostrich's legs are strong enough to kick a lion to death.

Ostrich processing industry

Ostrich breeding for 10 months can generally grow to 80 kilograms, everyone directly sell, perhaps more than 1400 yuan, but the breeding cost may be about 1000 yuan, the benefit is relatively small. However, after deep processing, an ostrich can have more than 3000 benefits, and the benefits have doubled.

You can slaughter and process yourself, break down the sales, and increase the efficiency. If an ostrich is broken down, it can be divided into more than 40 portions, and the price of different parts will be different, which is similar to beef. A pair of ostrich palms can sell for more than 160 yuan. Farmers can consider doing ostrich feast, such as ostrich neck, the taste is particularly good, game tender, more delicious, the price will naturally be high.

Advantages of ostrich culture

First, ostriches are not easy to get sick, do not prevent epidemic disease, are not afraid of cold and heat.

Second, ostriches are mainly herbivorous, with low feeding cost and fast growth rate, and can grow 300 jin a year.

Third, the breeding site is simple and can be raised without investing in rural courtyards.

Fourth, the benefit is high, with a life span of 90 years and laying eggs for 50 years. Each ostrich can lay about 150 eggs a year, with a market price of more than 100 yuan each. Each ostrich can create a benefit of 400000 yuan in its lifetime.

Prospect of ostrich culture

Ostrich meat is green, healthy, nutritious and high-grade meat. The market price is more than 60 yuan per kilogram. Eggs are the king of all eggs, each weighing about 3 jin. The market price is about 200 yuan each. Ostrich hair is soft, plump and elegant and feels good, has excellent thermal insulation performance, does not produce static electricity, and is a good ingredient for the clothing industry. In international ballroom dance competitions, dancers' costumes are made of ostrich hair. European and American ladies use ostrich feathers as decorations on their hats to show nobility and beauty. In addition, ostrich oil and ostrich blood have high medical value and can be made into high-grade cosmetics and pharmaceuticals with good properties. Ostriches can be said to be full of treasures. The economic benefit is very high.

Ostrich breeding is a very popular breed in recent years, but any breeding is risky. Only when we master the breeding technology and have an insight into the market, can we achieve our own success in the aquaculture industry.