Ostrich investment
1, Feed: Each ostrich needs 300 kilograms of concentrated feed a year, and 600 yuan is needed according to 2 yuan RMB per kilogram. The grass feed is mainly immature corn stems and leaves, sweet sorghum, etc. Each ostrich needs about 300 yuan every year, and the total feed investment is 900 yuan.
2. Others: amortization and depreciation expenses for various infrastructures (water, electricity, venues, fences, equipment, etc.) 100 yuan/animal, feed additives 100 yuan/animal, and epidemic prevention, disinfection and unforeseen expenses for each 200 yuan.
3. Total: for each ostrich in 300 yuan, 900 yuan+100 yuan+100 yuan +200 yuan +300 yuan = 1900 yuan, it takes investment 1600 yuan to raise an ostrich for one year.
How much can you earn by raising ostriches?
1, ostrich meat: young birds can reach 100 kg in 0/0 month, and ostrich meat is between 70 ~ 80 yuan per kg. If the meat yield is calculated as 45%, each ostrich can produce 36 kg of ostrich meat, with an output value of about 3 150 yuan.
2. Ostrich eggs: An ostrich can lay 50 ~ 60 eggs a year. The price of an ostrich egg is generally above 40 ~ 60 yuan, and the output value is 2,500 yuan.
3. Ostrich skin: The selling price of each ostrich skin is between 800 ~1500 yuan according to different grades, and the output value is calculated at 1000 yuan.
4. Total profit: raising an ostrich can earn 3 150 yuan+2,500 yuan+1000 yuan = 6,650 yuan, and the profit = 6,650 yuan-1600 yuan = 5,050 yuan.
Advantages of raising ostriches
1, strong adaptability: ostriches are not easy to get sick, and the temperature requirement is low, just keep it between MINUS 40 degrees and above zero 40 degrees.
2, low cost: ostrich belongs to herbivorous birds, mainly based on vegetation, and the feeding cost is very low.
3. Fast growth: The growth speed of ostrich is very fast, which can reach more than 200 kilograms a year and the meat yield can reach 50%.
4. Long life: The life span of ostrich is very long, with an average life span of 60 years, and the egg laying rate is high, with an annual egg laying rate of about 130.
5. Good market: ostrich farming is a new farming industry. At present, there are not many breeding industries, and the market prospect is very good.
Extension: ostrich breeding technology
1, site selection: the site selection should meet the requirements of epidemic prevention, preferably far away from other livestock farms, with convenient transportation and sufficient water and electricity. The most suitable place is sandy grassland, with flat terrain and no water accumulation.
2. Column feeding: The feeding field is divided into columns, and the area of each column is about 3 ~ 5 mu. For breeding ostriches, 1 ~ 2 groups can be put in each column (each group is1male and female). The column materials can be made of iron wire mesh, but be careful not to have thorns.
3. Build a shade shed: each column should be provided with a shade shed of about 20 square meters, and feed under the shed to prevent rain. Feed tray and water tray can be made of soft aluminum tray, or cut from washed old car tires for use.
4. Raising young birds
① Feeding: The first week of chicks is the most critical. They don't need food for the first 2-3 days. After 3 days, chicks often eat and drink water. After the first 3 days, chicks should be checked frequently. If diarrhea is found, they should be treated immediately.
② Feed: Chickens can be fed with chicken granules, preferably with bright colors (red, yellow and green), fed three times a day, and added with appropriate vitamins, or chopped cooked eggs and carrots.
3 drinking water: vitamins should also be added to drinking water, and it should be colored so that young birds will take the initiative to drink water. In addition, one-month-old birds love to eat foreign objects, so don't let them eat too much, and pay attention to the cleanliness of the fence.