How much is an ostrich seedling in 2019? What are the benefits of raising ostriches?

The ostrich is the largest bird in the world. Its feathers, skin and meat are of high economic value and have been widely raised in many countries. How much is the ostrich seedling in 2019?

How much is an ostrich seedling in 2019?

The price of ostrich seedlings is relatively high. The price of an ordinary ostrich seedling is about 200 yuan. If the variety is good, the price may be higher, and even some ostrich seedlings will reach 1000 yuan each. The specific situation should be determined according to the market and season.

Economic value of the ostrich

At present, the economic benefits of raising ostriches are OK. At present, there is a relatively large demand for ostriches in the market. Ostrich meat is edible, and the current price is still relatively high. Many people will give it a try. Feathers and skins are good handicrafts. The economic benefits of breeding are relatively high.

1. Ostrich has the advantages of fast growth, strong disease resistance, wide adaptability, high feed conversion rate, high reproduction rate, long life span and long effective breeding years, so it has high economic value. Meat is red, high in egg white matter, low in cholesterol, and contains 21 essential amino acids. Its meat is delicious and its nutritional value is similar to that of beef, so it is more suitable for the taste of modern consumers.

two。 Ostrich body feathers are down (only feather axis and feather twigs), feathers fine texture, good warmth, soft feel, can be used as noble clothing and headdress. Its feathers are free of static electricity and can be used to wipe advanced precision instruments and computers.

3. The egg of an ostrich is the largest and heaviest of all living birds, weighing about 1% of its body weight. One egg is equivalent to the weight of 20 chicken eggs. The egg shell is hard, about 0.2 mi 0.3 cm thick, with ivory luster, and can be used as a high-end carving ornament. After the egg of African ostrich is processed, it tastes more delicate, tasteless and delicious than chicken eggs, so it is an advanced nutritional supplement.

4. Ostrich skin can be made into excellent leather, which is characterized by: soft, beautiful, unique pore pattern, good air permeability, strong pulling force, not easy to aging, durable, curable, long service life after making the product, and with the growth of time, the surface of the product is brighter.

Third, how to raise ostriches?

1. Breeding ground: ostrich breeding must choose sandy soil with good drainage and keep it in captivity on a slope with an inclination of about 20. Stay away from noisy places such as urban areas and traffic areas. The site also needs to be surrounded by at least two meters of barbed wire to prevent ostriches from getting hurt. In addition to the breeding ground, there should also be an ostrich playground, which should sit north and face south. The rest area should separate the adult birds from the nestling, and the rest area must be insulated and weatherproof, with good permeability. The birdhouse floor should be clean, hygienic and dry. Ostriches need the ground to be completely dry. Ostriches cannot survive in a humid environment.

two。 Feed choice: ostrich is an omnivore, its digestive function is better, it has a special digestive system, it can absorb energy in crude fiber, so when providing ostrich feed, do not provide excessive energy feed. If there is too much nutrition, coupled with the energy in the green feed, it will cause excess nutrition in the body, increase body fat and nourish the ostrich's reproductive ability. In addition, ostriches grow faster and metabolize fast. in order to effectively promote the establishment of microbial growth areas in the posterior digestive tract, the amount of roughage should be increased after two and a half months.

3. Mating period: the female ostrich's estrus performance is very obvious, the movement is much softer than before, will take the initiative to approach the male ostrich, head down to walk past, the head almost touched the ground. The wings fell down with it, and the mouth opened and closed. After mating, the female will lay eggs within 1-2 weeks. If the eggs are taken out, the females will lay eggs continuously, one a day for about 20 days. It is very uneconomical for ostriches raised in captivity to hatch themselves. Some ostriches with strong breeding ability can lay more than 40 eggs continuously, which has something to do with good feeding and management.

4. Prevention and treatment of diseases: in the ostrich nestling period is the high incidence of various diseases, but also the critical period of success or failure in breeding. The main disease of ostrich during nestling period is respiratory tract infection, which is generally caused by turbid air, dirty environment, wet ground and so on. Respiratory diseases can affect the growth and reproduction of ostriches to a certain extent, or even die, so ostriches during the baby-rearing period should have special management, pay attention to the condition and eating condition of ostriches at all times, clean up the birdhouses and disinfect them regularly, and immediately isolate sick birds and check the condition for treatment. Provide a good living environment for ostriches.

The economic value of ostriches is very high, but it should be noted that ostriches mainly live in African desert grasslands, so we must choose a suitable breeding environment, otherwise it will affect the growth.