History of Ostriches and The Australian Industry

History of Ostriches and The Australian Industry Ostriches have been valued for their feather production for several thousands of years. The Natural home of the ostrich is the dry, arid plains of Africa. But these birds can now also be found throughout the Middle East and Australia. Over hunting lead to ostriches becoming an endangered and in 1870 people began to turn to a new way of saving them, domestication. The first ostrich farms had been …

…usually run in pairs or trios and, less often, colonies. The size of enclosures varies according to the type of land. Currently in Australia, breeding sets are given 0.25 to 4 hectare paddocks. Young birds are run more densely and 30 young birds on 4 to 6 hectares is common. Planning property layout must take account of watercourses, wind direction and other natural influences. These factors are considered when siting wind breaks, laneways, sheds and other facilities, watering facilities etc.