Alternative livestock pt. 2
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What does Ratite mean?
It refers to flightless birds with flat breastbones like a raft
Name five types of ratites
ostrich, emu, rhea, cassowary, kiwi
Where did ostriches originate from
Africa
How tall are ostriches
7-9ft tall
How heavy are ostriches
200-350 lbs
Where do ostriches lay their eggs
in a communal nest
How many eggs can a female ostrich lay in one clutch
1-5
How long is the incubation period for ostriches
40-46 days
What is the lifespan of an ostrich
30-40 years in the wild, 70 years in zoos
How long does it take for an ostrich chick to grow up to adult height
around 6 months
What were ostriches used for in the 1800s
Commercial production in South Africa for their feathers
What were ostriches used for in the late 1940s
Meat and leather
Where did emus originate from
australia
how tall are emus
5-6 ft tall
how heavy are emus
125-150lbs
How many toes emus, rhea, cassowary, and kiwis have
3 toes
how many toes do ostriches have
two toes
What is the emu lifespan
10-20 year (wild), 35 years (zoo)
Where do rheas originate from
South America
What are unique featres of rhea feathers
no tail feathers
body feathers droops over back
Who incubates rhea eggs
the rhea males
What is a cassowary’s head feature called
Casque, which is a bony crest
What is the defense mechanism of cassowaries
sharp toenails on their inner toes
Where are cassowaries found
Australia and Malay Archipelago forests
How tall can cassowaries be
4-6 ft
At what age do cassowaries mature
2 ½ -3 years
What color are cassowaries eggs
green
What color are emu eggs
a dark-blueish color
At what age do ostriches mature
2-4 years
What’s unique about kiwi nostrils
The nostrils are at the tip of their bill
How much do kiwi egg’s weigh
25% of the female’s body weight
What is the dressing % for ratite meat
54-57%
What are the uses for ratite by-products
meat, leather, oil, feathers, eggs
How high should ratite fences be
5ft and flush with the ground
How much space is needed per breeding pair
¼ - 3 acres
What is the optimal incubation temp for ratite eggs
55-65F
What is the optimal humidity % for ratite eggs
75%
How long do ostrich eggs incubate for
39-59 days
How long do emu eggs incubate for
46-56 days
What is the main health concern in young ratites
high mortality under 6 months of age
What are the key factors in maintaining health in ratites
disease prevention
have a strong relationship with other farmers
have a strong relationship with vets
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