Farmer Bac Lieu spent a lot of money raising giant ostriches like raising chickens, and ate a lot.

Initially, Mr. May, a farmer in Tan Thanh commune, Gia Rai town (Bac Lieu province) bought 20 ostrich breeds (nearly 50 million VND) to try raising.

After 2 years of raising, the ostrich flock grew well, weighing 90 - 110kg/bird. The ostrich breeds, weighing 5 - 6kg/bird and fully vaccinated, were sold by Mr. May for 2.5 - 2.8 million VND/bird.

Normally, the growth period of a commercial ostrich is from 8 to 10 months, reaching a weight of 100 - 150kg/bird. The selling price of ostrich meat ranges from 100,000 - 120,000 VND/kg.

At this price, raising ostriches for breeding or commercial purposes is highly profitable. Seeing the effectiveness of this specialty raising model, his family continued to invest and expand the farm.

"To successfully raise ostriches, the breeder must first clearly understand the ostrich's habits and their living environment...", Mr. Do Truong May shared.

Mr. Do Truong May, a successful ostrich farmer in Tan Thanh commune, Gia Rai town (Bac Lieu province) is taking care of his family's ostrich flock. The ostrich farming model is considered a highly economically efficient specialty farming model, with easy-to-find food sources for ostriches. Photo: CL

According to Mr. Do Truong May, the yard and bird cage must be clean, with dry sand spread so that the ostriches can bathe in sand to help clean their bodies and remove skin parasites.

"In addition, ostrich cages need to be large because these giant birds love to run.

Ostrich food is easy to find, mainly sweet potato leaves, water spinach...", Mr. May shared his experience in raising ostriches from 2022 to present.

Along with economic development by raising giant birds like chickens, Mr. May is always willing to share his experience in raising ostriches, instruct on ostrich raising techniques, and provide ostrich breeding stock, food, and veterinary medicine to households.

At the same time, Mr. Do Truong May also guarantees the output of ostrich breeding and meat products, helping farmers feel secure and bold in investing in economic development.

The ostrich farm model not only brings high economic efficiency to Mr. May's family but also contributes to changing thinking.

Mr. May's family's giant bird-ostrich farming model also opens a new path for local people in Tan Thanh commune and Gia Rai town, Kien Giang province to start a business to develop the economy on their homeland.

Source: https://danviet.vn/bo-dong-tien-nuoi-chim-da-dieu-khong-lo-nhu-nuoi-ga-ong-nong-dan-bac-lieu-lieu-an-nhieu-luon-20241022133049478.htm