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An ostrich is worth its weight in gold

March 20, 2011

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KARACHI – More than 100 countries have commenced ostrich farming just within three years and they consider it to be worth its weight in gold by saying that it is a cow that lays eggs. Pakistan has the most favorable environment for ostrich farming. Some are convinced that the ostrich is a potential solution for food security, its physical structure is different from poultry and cattle, and it gains relatively more weight through feeding with low food consumption.
He added that the government should declare an ostrich estate like it has declared in the case of poultry estates in the city and land should be given in this regard, to resolve many issues.
It was noted that though Zarai Tarqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL), after testing, approved the technology but the bank was unwilling to declare it a liable loan worthy item despite the fact that last year the livestock federal secretary provided a certificate of ostriches being considered livestock.
Similarly, Sindh government took an initiative to establish a model ostrich farm at every district level, but this project went unheard. Legally this should be declared as livestock, and all duties and tariffs on ostrich are of exotic animals, so the government should make it a duty free for three years at least to promote this industry, he said.
Moreover, the imported chicks should not be stopped at the airports, and cited an incident where 40 imported chicks expired due to complications at customs, he said, adding that another important issue is the poor security situation in the outskirts of the city where most of the farms are established for foreign investment and he demanded better protection for investors by the Sindh Board of Investment (SBOI) and assured safety from land grabbers must also be ensured.
While speaking about the ostrich farming business he said he had started efforts in this regard in 2002 in an individual capacity and started operating commercially about four years ago. Now, he asserted, his company is the third largest in Pakistan, despite the fact that he had initially collaborated with a company that led to the incurring of heavy financial loss.
Now it’s a successful business and the parameters of success of this business include that livestock must be alive and people should invest in this business, he said. He ticked off the advantages that Pakistan holds and pointed out it has the most favorable climate for the breeding of ostriches; the feed cost is very low; labor cost is very low as almost every household in the country owns livestock, he added.
Last year, he pointed out that he did not have sufficient chicks due to increasing demand in the world. But this year we ensured its availability as we have imported some 3,000 chicks, while our target is to increase the number of chicks in the country up to 10,000 to establish this industry in the country as its demand will last for 10 years, he stated.
He stressed that Europe had increased 15 euros on a single chick this year, so people were discouraged from importing meat but to instead invest in breeding, he informed, adding that its meat is available at Rs 1,000 per kg, and an adult ostrich yields around 50 kilogrammes of meat.
It was acknowledged that ostrich meat prices is very expensive but informed that there is an effort underway to bring rates down to Rs 300 per kilogram within three years and Pakistan’s potential in this regard is high as compared to other countries so export is to be started, he said.
China is the biggest market for breeding of this bird, as according to the roughly estimates China had some 400 ostrich breeding farms in 2004 and China is considered to be the number one breeder in this regard but they did not open it yet, he said.
Elaborating on breeds, he asserted that the African Black is the most suitable ostrich breed being imported from Australia and South Africa, which is considered to be the most successful breeding of ostrich as it has low mortality rates, best adaptability ratio, quality meat and feathers, and Pakistan has some 50 to 60 ostrich farms currently, he said.
On future plans, he indicated that 100 farms are planned and the target is to be achieved in 2011-12, he informed, adding that one farm contains 50 birds and the cost of setting up farm is up to Rs 1.0 million and the feed cost is also of the same amount for two years.
The total export value of this industry is Rs 100 million with one bird having an export value of Rs 200,000, he stated.
He informed that last year ostrich meat was sent to renowned chefs and they gave very positive reviews of the product. When the industry was in its initial stages, due to supply constraints, the promotion of the product was limited despite the fact that ostrich meat is very healthy as it has very low cholesterol and fat, he added.
He also indicated that the representatives of the sector had applied to Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Centre (PCSIR) and they will start its marketing in collaboration for the enhanced potential of leather, he said, adding that the research cost is being borne solely by the businesses and after completion of the research, the project will be launched on commercial phases in the next stage, and for this purpose we are establishing a farm in Karachi in a few months.
He also informed that industry in Sialkot and Gujranwala leather products are being made of Ostrich’s leather for export processing. This year we initiated a joint venture with a UK based company Innovative Livestock and Planning for foreign investment in this sector and that production would be reserved for export, he informed.
We have also started Shirkat Farms for the future growth of agriculture and livestock, this is a cooperative farming for six months and every unit comprises of 12 birds. So far we have received booking orders for 150 birds, and more people are coming for this and 500 more birds are expected, he added.
After Karachi, he asserted that farming would begin in Lahore, Islamabad and other cities in the country. The second model of Shirkat Farming is only for foreign investment as Pakistanis based in UK, Nigeria, Australia, would be given a chance for long term investment in August this year, he explained. He reiterated that the industry is a fast growing sector and it is to replace traditional live stock business in the country with strong and long term potential in the country.

51 COMMENTS

Shahid Pervez April 23, 2011 at 17:29

Hi There. I am also planning to start an ostrich farm in Pakistan. I do have required resources but I need some information about the location of farm, the weather conditions required etc. Could you please guide me as to how and where can I get this information from? I will appreciate if you could send me information on [email protected]

Regards
- mohamme Ali November 23, 2013 at 22:10
  
  You can get advise to start farm or buy ostrich chicks,eggs,feathers,meat etc from Island OStrich Group International ltd .This is their website and email below
  …………………………………………………. http://www.birdsbreed.webs.com
  …………………………………………….
  [email protected]
  …………………………………………….
Zeeshan Ahmad August 16, 2011 at 12:54

kindly go to http://www.pakostrich.com
- حامد علی April 13, 2016 at 18:50
  
  http://www.pakostrich.com is fraud
Yasir/Aqeel October 14, 2011 at 17:51

Great.. Very good information… We are poetry farmer. We are interested to strat farming, We need some more information about it.. Please provide the basic information by email us at [email protected]…. That how to get chicks in Pakistan, feeding process, medication, how much time requires to get production, what type of farm needed and etc.. Thank you
fahim but October 27, 2011 at 08:42

this is not a good business 80% birds will die when they reach at matuarty , i have spent one years in this business and lost 18 lacs ruppiess here in pakistan no market where you will sell ostrich eggs and meat , all my pakistani brothers i advice please dont invest in this business ,save your money and time
- ors December 31, 2011 at 12:51
  
  Sir, I am considering going into this business. Please message me your number at 0333-6824777. I will call you and you can share your experiences with me.
- hasnain haider April 25, 2012 at 00:16
  
  fahim plz do talk to me. my mbl no. is 03324250169. or u can email me at [email protected].
- Rehan April 26, 2012 at 19:59
  
  Fahim sab, can I talk you abt the prons & cons of this buisness. Need your valuable advice. 0336-5464960.
  
  Rehan
- Imran Ali October 31, 2012 at 21:41
  
  fahim pls mere Email per cont karain or apna cell no dain main aap se baat karna chahata ho thankx Imran Ali
  [email protected]
sikandar December 6, 2011 at 14:37

fahim but and zeeshan ahmed i wana tlk u its my num 03158410990 or my id
[email protected]
Ahmed January 22, 2012 at 18:34

I would also agree with fahim. It's not that easy as it sounds on piece of paper. I have lost almost 50% of my birds within first year. Secondly, the nearby markets like UAE sells ostriches for less than 1/4 of the cost in Pakistan i.e. 3000 AED for pair of breeding ostrich of 2 – 3 yrs old. A take home advise is to complete your homework thoroughly before entering into this business.
- Rehan April 26, 2012 at 19:56
  
  Ahmed Sb, can u please call at my no 0336-5464960. I want to get some advice from you about this business.
  
  May God bless you.
  
  Rehan
misbah February 25, 2012 at 21:07

i need ostrich feathers 400 kg urgent . plz contact me if you can supply me ostrich feathers.
- suNNY July 10, 2013 at 12:11
  
  whEre !!!
- mohammed Ali November 23, 2013 at 22:12
  
  buy ostrich feathers,ostrich chicks,eggs,feathers,meat etc from Island OStrich Group International ltd .This is their website and email below
  …………………………………………………. http://www.birdsbreed.webs.com
  …………………………………………….
  [email protected]
  …………………………………………….
aqsa June 27, 2012 at 15:59

Is there any institution or bank which provide financing related to ostrich farming?
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manzoor qadir September 5, 2012 at 16:33

I am impressed by the article and start planning commence an ostrich farm near Lahore. I do have required resources but I need some information about the location of farm, the weather conditions required etc. Could you please guide me as to how and where can I get this information from? I will appreciate if you could send me information on [email protected]
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RANA ZAMAN September 9, 2012 at 16:23

I am impressed by the article and start planning commence an ostrich farm near Lahore. I do have required resources but I need some information about the location of farm, the weather conditions required etc. Could you please guide me as to how and where can I get this information from? I will appreciate if you could send me information 03007769942 [email protected]
Muhammad Ali October 18, 2012 at 00:16

i want to start ostrich farming……i have one acre land with shed in one side…. and can invest some money as well. need someone to talk or meet me in Lahore for further info.
0321-2884096
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malik October 19, 2012 at 21:14

i am malik i want to ostrich business pl help me inforim
- maohmmed ali November 23, 2013 at 22:13
  
  You can get advise to start farm or buy ostrich chicks,eggs,feathers,meat etc from Island OStrich Group International ltd .This is their website and email below
  …………………………………………………. http://www.birdsbreed.webs.com
  …………………………………………….
  [email protected]
  …………………………………………….
ali raza October 22, 2012 at 11:48

Hi There. I am also planning to start an ostrich farm in Pakistan. I do have required resources but I need some information about the location of farm, the weather conditions required etc. Could you please guide me as to how and where can I get this information from? I will appreciate if you could send me information on [email protected] or contact me on this no…03214562355

Regards
ali raza October 22, 2012 at 11:51

fahim sb and ahmed sb plz contact me on this no or just send me a msg so that i can call you about the disadvantages of ostrich farming…plz contact me 03214562355..thnx
Irshad hussain November 12, 2012 at 13:32

I am 4th year engineering student from India .i am interested in Ostrich farming but i have not experience of it, i have require knowledge of farming .I want to start ostrich business in India .
- mohammed Ali November 23, 2013 at 22:14
  
  You can get advise to start farm or buy ostrich chicks,eggs,feathers,meat etc from Island OStrich Group International ltd .This is their website and email below
  …………………………………………………. http://www.birdsbreed.webs.com
  …………………………………………….
  [email protected]
  …………………………………………….
Irshad hussain November 12, 2012 at 13:41

[email protected] No.9617184777
Abid Hussain November 15, 2012 at 17:57

AOA

mn bhi ostrich farming krna chahat hn please help me. complete information chahiay
aap sab se guzarish he ke mujhy meray email id pe information send kr dain.
[email protected] cell no 03007738002
- Nadeemazizkhan December 19, 2012 at 12:29
  
  AOA
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  mn bhi ostrich farming krna chahat hn please help me. complete information chahiay
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  Regard
Zamurrad November 25, 2012 at 04:20

Need information for investment. Pls call 03008512512 or email. [email protected]
- mohammed Ali November 23, 2013 at 22:16
  
  You can get advise to start farm or buy ostrich chicks,eggs,feathers,meat etc from Island OStrich Group International ltd .This is their website and email below
  …………………………………………………. http://www.birdsbreed.webs.com
  …………………………………………….
  [email protected]
  …………………………………………….
Syed Alii mehdi December 21, 2012 at 16:55

This seems interesting, but proper guidance and technical support is required, for breeding and selling of the final product.
kindly suggest and guide on 0301-8208020 Ali Mehdi
KAMRAN HASNI February 18, 2013 at 23:57

HI..I WANA KNOW ABOUT ALL PROCEDURE ABOUT UR OSTRICH FARM.TELL ME VIA MAIL MY MAIL ADRESS IS [email protected]
Faizan Amjad February 25, 2013 at 19:10

I am doing BBA from University of Lahore and i wanna do this business.and i am doing project about ostrich so please help me and guide me
Ali Gill June 19, 2013 at 13:28

i am also planning the same the only fear is ostrich marketing in pakistan and no proper market machanism exist in pakistan
- mohammed Ali November 23, 2013 at 22:09
  
  You can get advise to start farm or buy ostrich chicks,eggs,feathers,meat etc from Island OStrich Group International ltd .This is their website and email below
  …………………………………………………. http://www.birdsbreed.webs.com
  …………………………………………….
  [email protected]
  …………………………………………….
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2) Even with Bad credit, we still Guarantee the Borrower the Loan
3) The loan can be granted even with low credit
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mehmood akhtar July 10, 2013 at 01:27

hi. i am mehmood from district bhakkar punjab. i want to establish an ostrich farm and hetchry but i dont have experience kind guide me from where i can get help and technical support nearby me.
shumail July 10, 2013 at 11:57

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abdul khaliq July 29, 2013 at 11:07

main yah kaam karna chata hoon 1 ostrich ki ak sall main kitni lagat ahti ha kharedanay k bahad medical, khuraak pr
Jamshaid Butt August 1, 2013 at 07:56

hachi koshish hey lakin abi is ki markeeting bhut kamzor hay.
khalid mahmood August 6, 2013 at 14:19

hi,
my name is CH: Khalid mahmood belong from punjab nankana sahib cit5y near lahore
i am also planing for ostrich farming and my plan is start from 50 birds,
plz contact me via [email protected] or +92-3023440934=+92-3354106697
thanks
aftab September 8, 2013 at 21:53

This business is too risky, i will recommend dont start this business. 99% chances are to lose investment. i have spoken to a farmer of ostrich recently in Sialkot.
mohammed ali November 23, 2013 at 21:56

Dear Brothers

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Ostrich is the new and most profitable business and investment in the world today.It has large markets in and out of Pakistan and i am doing very well in the business.To buy ostrich birds or to start a farm contact this company through their website.The delivered me good birds to Karachi and help me set up farm with 200 birds chicks.

[email protected] http://www.birdsbreed.webs.com
Mr Mohammed Ali

I can assist any farmer who wants to join me.
Mohammed Ali November 23, 2013 at 22:06

You can buy ostrich chicks,eggs,feathers,meat etc from Island OStrich Group International ltd .This is their website and email below
…………………………………………………. http://www.birdsbreed.webs.com
…………………………………………….
[email protected]
…………………………………………….
Mr Mohammed Ali
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