Ostrich farming - a new direction for farmers in Que Phong district

(Baonghean.vn) - Along with the models of raising porcupines and wild boars for high income, in Que Phong district, many households have boldly introduced new plant varieties for experimental cultivation. Among them, the ostrich raising model has shown initial effectiveness.

Ostriches of Mr. Ha Van Tuyen's family

Through market research and consumer demand, in early 2016, Mr. Ha Van Tuyen, residing in Pong village, Nam Giai commune, decided to test raising 10 commercial ostriches. The care process showed that this species of animal adapts well to the climate and food sources in the mountainous area of ​​Que Phong, especially the family's living area with potential for forest gardens and grasses supporting livestock breeds originating from Africa.

According to Mr. Ha Van Tuyen, the area where his family lives has a rich source of food for this relatively new animal. In the photo, Mr. Tuyen's wife is cutting grass to prepare food for the ostriches.

The ostriches weighed about 10kg when first brought in, but after nearly 3 months of raising them, they weighed 50kg each. It is expected that Mr. Tuyen will sell them by the end of this year. Currently, many customers have ordered ostriches from Mr. Ha Van Tuyen's family at prices ranging from 250,000 to 300,000 VND/kg. Mr. Tuyen said that if he "wins" this case, he will expand his investment in this animal.

Van Thanh - Dinh Duc