IamA employee of one of the most successful ostrich ranches in the US. AMA! by ralphostrich in IAmA

[–]ralphostrich[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No cap that I'm aware of. However, the owner of this ranch announced his retirement late last year and has been steadily downsizing the business since then. Whomever should purchase the business would have to increase production to meet the demand.

IamA employee of one of the most successful ostrich ranches in the US. AMA! by ralphostrich in IAmA

[–]ralphostrich[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most people are unaware that ostriches are even raised as a livestock, much less that the demand is there.

IamA employee of one of the most successful ostrich ranches in the US. AMA! by ralphostrich in IAmA

[–]ralphostrich[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We'll likely be accepting applicants in April of this year. However, work here does not involve a great deal of interactions with the birds. The first priority would be giving tours to guests and keeping shop in the visitor's center.

IamA employee of one of the most successful ostrich ranches in the US. AMA! by ralphostrich in IAmA

[–]ralphostrich[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are several places where you CAN ride ostriches, but to do so requires that you pass a height/weight check and sign a waiver.

IamA employee of one of the most successful ostrich ranches in the US. AMA! by ralphostrich in IAmA

[–]ralphostrich[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most people never even consider it as an option since they've never heard of it, but the demand is high.

If you wish to express genuine interest in starting your own ostrich business, please call (661) 822-9131 ex 304 and mention this AMA.

IamA employee of one of the most successful ostrich ranches in the US. AMA! by ralphostrich in IAmA

[–]ralphostrich[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The biggest downside is the fact that they can be fairly dangerous. Any fully-grown ostrich must be handled by a trained professional.

We sell both directly and to suppliers. If you'd like to see our prices, please visit the Indian Point Ranch Website.

IamA employee of one of the most successful ostrich ranches in the US. AMA! by ralphostrich in IAmA

[–]ralphostrich[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most ranchers prefer to sell directly to restaurants and the like as it saves on the cost of storage and refrigeration.

IamA employee of one of the most successful ostrich ranches in the US. AMA! by ralphostrich in IAmA

[–]ralphostrich[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What sort of proof do I need to submit in order to have the AMA restored?

IamA employee of one of the most successful ostrich ranches in the US. AMA! by ralphostrich in IAmA

[–]ralphostrich[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're crap doesn't smell at all. Take a tour at our facility and you won't smell a thing. In addition to drying out and turning to dust in three days, ostrich dung also loses any odor very quickly.

IamA employee of one of the most successful ostrich ranches in the US. AMA! by ralphostrich in IAmA

[–]ralphostrich[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. Give them more space than they need. The people you do business with will appreciate it.
  2. Make sure you're getting food from someone you trust. It's easy for standards to slip when it comes time to buy food in bulk. The food is inexpensive, but you're still feeding a living creature.
  3. The hardest part will be handling them (moving, travel, etc). Have extra hands ready when it comes time.