Effect of Commercial & Natural Feeds on the Growth Performance of Ostrich (Struthio camelus) in Captivity

In Pakistan, ostrich farming is becoming more popular as a means of obtaining inexpensive meat that also devoid cholesterol and other diseases when compared to chicken. the wild, ostriches dwell in flocks five fifty perform well captivity. Ostrich chicks' early development rate critical preparing bird for later growth up till slaughter mass. The original egg mass from which emerges determines hatching weight. chicks lose 20% their weight first seven days after hatching.The typical carcass an might be 57-58 percent live body weight.On monthly basis, height were determined, given feed was calculated on daily basis. variation rates between two farms due fact Balouch farm has far better conditions birds provides food, whilst Hamayoon lower restricted food availability. Furthermore, death linked lack food.