Does anyone know about ostrich farming as in Nigeria?. I understand there are only about 7 of such farms in the whole of Nigeria and similarly in Ghana. I have got some figures from a research i`m conducting at the moment as below and if it turns out they are reasonable i dont think its an oppotunity to be sniffed at. I would appreciate your contributions. Refer to the paragraphs below

Each fertile egg is sold for between $400-$500 in Europe and America. Then if the egg is hatched, (which is between 42 to 45 days) the young bird is sold for about $1, 000. If the bird is about one year old it sells for between $2, 500-$3, 000, but if the investor wants to sell an old bird that has started laying eggs especially female bird, it can go for as much as $9, 000-$12, 000. The project actually is for middle class entrepreneurs. With a little over a million naira an investor can go into this venture. Apart from the meat, which is very low in cholesterol, it is rich in protein. It is also excellent for hypertensive patients and for those watching weight. The feathers are bought for decoration, while the skin is highly priced for ostentatious leather works.

Apart from the above needs, Ostrich is an animal of unique feature and this makes it highly tradable for tourist uses. Various zoos across the world demand Ostrich for tourist needs.

Thethy:

Yes,Ostrich farming is a viable project.Am all working on it.

Yeah i have been to your website and i must say i`m impressed. Are you working on a kind of feasibility study or report? if that`s the case how do i get access to the outcome of the research. I`m seriously looking into agro-based business an alternative investment vehicle so i would like to get in touch with you. You have the consultancy skills i think i will find very useful so i will be getting in touch soon

I know about exporting for years, So i will want you to introduce me to it. ok? you can mail me

This is for ostrich farmers in Nigeria. I can supply you with UK produced top quality 20kg Ostrich Breeder Pellets and Grower Pellets.

i think i am interested in this business i have 2 million to invest can you please give me what it would cost to buy a one male and one female
so i could know what i could plan on . And please tell me about selling the egg . Please tell me about this business.
you could mail me on bimbo4real_bimbo@yahoo.com

lam interested in ostrich farm ,any information will be highly appreciated,l can be contacted via hepzi_bah2000@yahoo.com

Hey pls am intrested in starting an Ostrich farm
pls send me an email to hoi_fax@yahoo.com

Please am intrested in starting an Ostrich farming , kindly send me email to - sonety2k@yahoo.com

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I will see you @ the top!

I noticed this thread's a bit dated but the ostrich farming business appears to still be making a buzz. I read some article about a Malian farmer (Mamadou Coulibaly) who made about $1.4 million from his ostrich farm in 2011. I was just blown away cos I never knew these birds could rake in that much.

Most of the people who rear ostriches are in South Africa and the Middle East and the bird appears to be a rugged animal because it can virtually survive on any kind of food in every environment. On top of the fact that it's got red meat that is very low in fat and cholesterol, its leather is used to produce some of the best designer leather products on the market.

I never knew ostriches had this kind of potential. I really wonder why many people aren't into it yet!

PS: The full article I read can be found at: http://www.smallstarter.com/browse-ideas/agribusiness-and-food/ostrich-farming-in-africa . It was quite detailed and very eye opening.

I hope this inspires someone.

Cheers.