ostrich

FEASIBILITY STUDY OF AN

BREEDING PROJECT
The ostrich breeding project is one of the important projects of
the Silwana Diamond Group, which attracts many people
Ostrich is one of the birds that produce eggs in large quantities.
One ostrich produces approximately 60 eggs per year.

Ostrich breeding project in Silwana Diamond:

1- Ostrich meat is one of the most expensive types of meat. It is nicknamed
the meat of kings because it is expensive and its meat is distinguished and
almost free of fat.
2- We can also benefit from leather and feathers because ostrich skin and
feathers are among the most important products he is looking for many in
the world, so the ostrich breeding project is one of the most important suc-
cessful projects.
Important information
about ostriches breeding:
1- A female ostrich can lay about 50 to 70 eggs per year.
2- Approximately 30 to 35 chicks can be produced from one female
ostrich in one year.
3- The lifespan of ostriches may reach from 60 to 70 years.
4- The weight of an ostrich may reach between 100 to 130 kilograms.
5- The ostrich can continue in eggs and production for a period ranging
from 35 to 40 years.
6- Ostriches are birds that can withstand high temperatures.
7- However, ostriches must be raised in a place where the humidity is not
high.
8- An ostrich can eat about 2 kg of feed daily
 Ostrich meat features:
1- Ostrich meat is cooked quickly, about 30 minutes or less.
2- Ostrich meat is distinguished by its dark red color, and its texture is
very soft and tender.
3 - Ostrich meat contains a lot of vitamins and proteins.
4- It also contains a small amount of fat and cholesterol.
5 - Ostrich meat strengthens nerves and enhances memory.
6 - Ostrich meat contains iron, so it is very useful to prevent the emer-
gence of anemia.
7 - Ostrich meat is one of the most quickly digested meat.
The African breed of the ostrich is one of the best types in economic
terms
Ostriches:
1/ red neck ostrich
2/ black neck ostrich
3 / blue neck ostrich
Productivity of the ostrich breeding
project in Silwana Diamond:
This project is characterized by diversity in productivity due to the following:
1- It is possible to start the project with a number ranging from 10 to 15 ostrich chicks,
and to start with this small number at the beginning of the matter good.
2- You must also make sure that the ostriches are fattened in a good way for mating, as
the beginning of mating from the age of one and a half years.
3- In the beginning, the small female lays eggs ranging from 15 to 20 eggs.
4- When the female becomes at the age of 7 years, she lays eggs estimated at 70 eggs
per year.
5 - A female ostrich can continue in eggs for a period of up to about 40 years.
6 - The ostrich produces a lot of leather, meat, and feathers, as these products are
valued at a very high price.
Ostrich feeding:
1- The weight of one ostrich in a period ranging from one week until the age of
slaughter is approximately 280 to 300 kilograms.
2- The white ostrich eats one meal a day and weighs about 2 kilograms.
3 - The ostrich meal should contain all these nutrients, which are (ground maize,
alfalfa,
Soybeans, etc.) The more complete the meal, the greater the speed of puberty and
maturity.

Ostrich Marketing:
1- Ostrich can be marketed while it is alive, since the start of this project, where you
can invite people to buy birds of all ages and raise them or slaughter them as desired,
this will certainly create a new market for these birds.
2- Marketing and benefiting from ostriches through their products.
3- It is also one of the most meat that has a low percentage of fat and cholesterol, so a
large number of doctors recommend it.
4- Ostrich skin can also be used and marketed.
5 - Opening a store to sell all ostrich products.
6- Distributing ostrich products to supermarkets.
7 - E-marketing operations are very important.
8- Employing some delegates to deliver and distribute products.
Features of the ostrich breeding project:
Success factors of the
ostrich breeding project:
1- Choosing the best types of breeds.
2- Take good care of the fattening process.
3 - Paying attention to providing all the mineral salts and
vitamins to ostriches, helps to strengthen the immunity of
ostriches.
4- Availability of a veterinarian to visit the farm every
period to follow up on the health status of the ostriches.
5 - Continuous cleanliness of ostriches and the barn to
prevent the emergence of any bacteria and viruses.
** Ostrich meat, feathers, eggs, and skins are used.
Project in numbers:

500 families
Total number of ostriches per family (3 ostriches)
That is 15,000 ostriches

Ostrich Type African black neck ostrich

Place Wadi Al-Natroun

Family Price: 105000 EGP

Total Price Of Ostriches: 525 million

Weight Of A Two-year-old Male: 170 kg

Female Weight: 150 kg

The Price Of A One-week-old Chick: 2500 EGP

4-month-old Chick Weight: 10000 EGP

Egg Production Per Family: 300 eggs per year

Construction Cost: 30 million EGP

The Price For 1kg Of Meat: 250

The Price For 1 Kg Of Feathers: 1700 EGP

The Price Of 1 Kg Of Ostrich Fat: 140 Egp

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