Looking for Ostrich chicks.

[HudsonFlyer82]

Good afternoon, I am located in Central Florida and am having a hard time finding ostrich chicks from a reputable breeder/source.
Looked up some farm.com sellers but they all want cash app for payment (lol yeah right!) so on to looking elsewhere.
Any suggestions?
Trying to get 3, 1 male 2 females preferably blue/black cross.

 

[ronott1]

It will likely be hard to find them-- The Ostrich fad died out some years ago.

Is it easier to find hatching eggs?

 

[HudsonFlyer82]

Don't know but I'm tempted to just go with hatching eggs, but figure i'll give it a try with chicks.

 

[ronott1]

I hope you find them!

 

[Compost King]

Good afternoon, I am located in Central Florida and am having a hard time finding ostrich chicks from a reputable breeder/source.
Looked up some farm.com sellers but they all want cash app for payment (lol yeah right!) so on to looking elsewhere.
Any suggestions?
Trying to get 3, 1 male 2 females preferably blue/black cross.

I assume you know how dangerous they are, likely you do but just in case this is a whim I just wanted to sound off and say they are very dangerous to keep. If you can handle them you are a better livestock manager than I am. If you do end up finding some I hope you post about them on here so folks like me can see what it is like to keep them.

 

[HudsonFlyer82]

Yeah I am aware of dangers and risks. But same can be said for cows TBH. (My grandmother got dragged by a calf about 20yrs ago and had her arm torn up on rocks where she got dragged through, had she hit her head it would have been her end).

I actually just ordered a new GQF 1502 incubator so may just go that route TBH. Now I have to keep an eye out for fertile eggs too.

 

[Compost King]

But same can be said for cows TBH

Yes, cows can kill someone if they are not careful. Sounds like you have everything squared away. If you end up raising Ostriches share the experience and let everyone know how it goes and what you need to do in order to raise them.

 

[ronemu]

I have Ostriches for sale

 

[HudsonFlyer82]

I have Ostriches for sale

How much for chicks?

 

[ronemu]

Hi,


2020 Breeder Stock Bird Prices

Hatchlings up to two weeks $1,800 pr.
1 month. $2,500 pr.
3 months $3,800 pr.
6 months $6,800 pr. Sold out
Yearlings $12,500 pr.
2 year. $18,500 pr. Only 26 pairs left
Breeders $24,500 pr.

Breeder stock birds sold only in pairs.
Shipping Available
Volume Discount
Delivery available
www.unitedostrichfarmswest.com

Ron
775-764-1733
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020