Legal analysis: It is generally not illegal to keep ostriches. Wild ostrich is a national second-class protected animal. They can't be hunted or eaten, but they can be farmed. Before breeding ostriches, you must go to the local forestry department for a license in advance before breeding. Wild ostriches can't be farmed casually. They need to go to the forestry department to apply for wild animal domestication and breeding license and wild animal business license. Without these two certificates, sales and transportation are illegal. Once caught, they will be confiscated, fined and even sentenced. To breed ostriches, it is necessary to ensure that the source of varieties is legal, there are venues and facilities suitable for domesticating wild animals, technicians with breeding experience, medical equipment and corresponding funds, and high-quality feed can be provided.

Legal basis: Article 20 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Animal Epidemic Prevention shall apply to the veterinary administrative department of the local people's government at or above the county level for the establishment of animal farms (breeding communities) and isolated places, places for animal slaughtering and processing, and places for harmless treatment of animals and animal products, and attach relevant materials. The veterinary administrative department that accepts the application shall conduct an examination in accordance with this Law and the Administrative Licensing Law of People's Republic of China (PRC). Those who pass the examination shall be issued with a certificate of animal epidemic prevention conditions; Unqualified, it shall notify the applicant and explain the reasons.