Ostrich farm set up in Dinajpur

[Bilal9]

• Halim Al Raji, Hili (Dinajpur) Correspondent
• Published at 11:09 PM March 23, 2018
• Last updated at 11:17 PM March 23, 2018

The ostrich farm in Nawabganj, Dinajpur, is set up over half a hectare of land. The ostriches have been imported from South Africa and draw quite an impressive number of visitors from around the country Halim Al Raji/Dhaka Tribune

There are a total of 15 ostriches, aged five months and weighing between 50kg and 60kg, in the farm that is set up on half a hectare of land in Nawabganj upazila of Dinajpur.

An ostrich farm in Nawabganj upazila of Dinajpur, owned by Malaysian resident, Arjuman Ara Begum, has created quite a hype.

She brought ostriches all the way from South Africa and eventually built an ostrich farm which draws in a great many exuberant visitors from all over the country every day.

Arjuman’s Eco Agro Farm in Malipara village is on one hectare of land belonging to her paternal family. The ostrich farm stretches across almost half of that area. There are a total of 15 ostriches on this farm aged five months, their weights ranging from 50kg to 60kg.

In 2014, Arjuman of Tarpanghat village in Dinajpur, settled in Malaysia with her entire family. When she visited Nepal she saw an ostrich farm there and grew a fascination towards it, intending to built one of her own someday.

“I returned home and started researching on the Internet regarding ostrich farms. Eventually, I managed to procure 20 ostrich chicks via a Bangladeshi importer from South Africa.

“After returning to Bangladesh, I built an ostrich farm in Malipara village in October 2016. Two of the ostrich chicks died on the farm but the rest survived, and now there are 15 on my farm,” she added.

The ostrich farm in Nawabganj, Dinajpur currently has 15 ostriches, all aged five months and weighing between 50kg and 60kg Halim Al Raji/Dhaka Tribune

Speaking of her experience so far, Arjuman added: “I have crossed the hurdles of the initial stages of building the farm and now I am doing quite well. A month back, a team from South Africa visited my farm and they encouraged me on my venture, saying that the conditions in Bangladesh are favourable for raising ostriches.”

The caretakers of the farm and local sources said this is the first ever venture of its kind in Nawabganj.

“Ostriches are gentle-natured birds that are fully mature at two years of age. They live on simple vegetation such as spinach and feed. They need to be showered and walked once in a while,” local sources said.

Ostriches tend to lay 60 to 70 eggs in a year and grow up to weigh as much as 150 to 200kg. If ostriches are nurtured properly, the demand for beef will significantly reduce in the country. Similarly, the inflow of foreign currency will rise when ostrich feather, meat, and bones are exported.

Livestock Officer Dr Nasirul Islam said: “I am not aware of any other ostrich farm in Bangladesh. But she [Arjuman] has built a private ostrich farm and brought in ostrich chicks.

“With adequate care, these ostriches will bring in tremendous success. We, at the upazila livestock department, are aiding her in any way possible. We hope this farm can remain prosperous” he added.

 

[Bilal9]

There are tons of Ostrich and Emu farms in other subcontinental countries too...especially Pakistan. Don't know how popular Ostrich meat and eggs are there.

 

[Centaur]

ER mangso khaisen Vai usa te? Taste kemon?

 

[Bilal9]

ER mangso khaisen Vai usa te? Taste kemon?

Ha re bhai. Besh moja. It tastes like beef. Very close.

Ostrich pakhi eto boro etar mangsho onno pakhir moto na. More like red meat.

Kintu thikmoto na ranna korley daatey chhera jaina. Kind of tough....

Canada tey onek ostrich farm aasey, ora America'r meat supply koray.

Biggest benefit is Ostrich can eat all kinds of refuse and can tolerate really hot/cold weather so they are easy to raise. Pakistan has a lot of Ostrich farms.

 

[Centaur]

Ha re bhai. Besh moja. It tastes like beef. Very close.

Ostrich pakhi eto boro etar mangsho onno pakhir moto na. More like red meat.

Kintu thikmoto na ranna korley daatey chhera jaina. Kind of tough....

Canada tey onek ostrich farm aasey, ora America'r meat supply koray.

Biggest benefit is Ostrich can eat all kinds of refuse and can tolerate really hot/cold weather so they are easy to raise. Pakistan has a lot of Ostrich farms.

Good . Bangladesh a age bhalomoto farm hok.
Inshallah taste Kore dekhbo.

 

[HttpError]

There are tons of Ostrich and Emu farms in other subcontinental countries too...especially Pakistan. Don't know how popular Ostrich meat and eggs are there.

It is quite popular and this field is booming because provisional governments are providing small loans and subsidy to import ostrich. However, I am not really sure if the meat is really healthy, though rationally think it should be healthier because these ostriches weren't raised using any special feed.

 

[Bilal9]

It is quite popular and this field is booming because provisional governments are providing small loans and subsidy to import ostrich. However, I am not really sure if the meat is really healthy, though rationally think it should be healthier because these ostriches weren't raised using any special feed.

Ostrich is a wonderful healthy red meat with all the hearty flavor of beef. Extremely high in protein, low in fat, calories, cholesterol but high in Iron– Ostrich meat is even lower in fat grams than skinless chicken or turkey! Easy to digest.

www.gourmetostrich.com/nutrition.html

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

It is quite popular and this field is booming because provisional governments are providing small loans and subsidy to import ostrich. However, I am not really sure if the meat is really healthy, though rationally think it should be healthier because these ostriches weren't raised using any special feed.

Any more details on that bro?
Im interested in doing that myself too.

 

[Bilal9]

Good . Bangladesh a age bhalomoto farm hok.
Inshallah taste Kore dekhbo.

Initially ostrich meat will be expensive, but it is excellent for diabetic and heart patients. You can see the link above for USDA cholesterol etc. nutrition comparison.

Two more discussion links here (from @ghazi52 and another defunct member),

https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/farmers-interest-in-ostrich-farming.543186/

https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/ostrich-farming-in-pakistan.33243/

https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/farmers-interest-in-ostrich-farming.543186/#post-10231792

 

[HttpError]

Any more details on that bro?
Im interested in doing that myself too.

I have heard as of now only Punjab government is providing subsidy of almost 10,000 PKR per ostrich for importing them. Though I my self don't have much info but I have heard provisional government is providing tax free import of these birds and is also offering small loans as mentioned above. You should contact any Punjabi Farming department they might be able to give you more info.

 

[Bilal9]

A common misconception is that Ostriches are birds. They are not. They are unlike any bird species in form and function.
Ostriches, along with Emu and Rhea, are all members of the Ratite family. All three are farmed for their meat as food. Most of these avian species are flightless with very small (vestigial) wings. However they possess extremely strong and large legs for supporting their large body weight and enhanced mobility.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratite#Living_forms

The African ostrich is the largest living ratite. A large member of this species can be nearly 2.8 metres (9.2 ft) tall, weigh as much as 156 kilograms (344 lb),[15] and can outrun a horse.

Some Ostrich species have been used for racing as a sport with smaller-size human jockeys.

Of the living Ratite species, the Australian emu is next in height, reaching up to 1.9 metres (6.2 ft) tall and about 50 kilograms (110 lb).[15] Like the ostrich, it is a fast-running, powerful bird of the open plains and woodlands.

The third largest member of the Ratite family is the Rhea. The greater rhea is endemic to open grasslands (Pampas) and Savannah areas in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. South America has two species of rhea, large fast-running birds of the Pampas. The larger American rhea grows to about 1.4 metres (4.6 ft) tall and usually weighs 15 to 40 kilograms (33–88 lb).[15]

African Ostrich

Ostrich Egg

Australian Emu

Egg of an Emu

South American Rhea

Three ratite eggs compared

 

[El Sidd]

Will the Ostrich participate in the blackout?

Hilsa will

 

[Neptune_]

Will the Ostrich participate in the blackout?

Hilsa will

Looks like u r really ashamed of what ur military did to innocent, unarmed bengali civilians which is why u r making the same post in every single Bangladesh related thread.

 

[LuCiFeR_DeCoY]

A common misconception is that Ostriches are birds. They are not. They are unlike any bird species in form and function.
Ostriches, along with Emu and Rhea, are all members of the Ratite family. All three are farmed for their meat as food. Most of these avian species are flightless with very small (vestigial) wings. However they possess extremely strong and large legs for supporting their large body weight and enhanced mobility.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratite#Living_forms

The African ostrich is the largest living ratite. A large member of this species can be nearly 2.8 metres (9.2 ft) tall, weigh as much as 156 kilograms (344 lb),[15] and can outrun a horse.

Some Ostrich species have been used for racing as a sport with smaller-size human jockeys.

Of the living species, the Australian emu is next in height, reaching up to 1.9 metres (6.2 ft) tall and about 50 kilograms (110 lb).[15] Like the ostrich, it is a fast-running, powerful bird of the open plains and woodlands.

The third largest member of the Ratite family is the Rhea. The greater rhea is endemic to open grasslands (Pampas) and Savannah areas in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. South America has two species of rhea, large fast-running birds of the Pampas. The larger American rhea grows to about 1.4 metres (4.6 ft) tall and usually weighs 15 to 40 kilograms (33–88 lb).[15]

African Ostrich

Ostrich Egg

Australian Emu

Egg of an Emu

South American Rhea

Three ratite eggs compared

Ostrich এর ডিম এতো সুন্দর, ভাজি কইরা খাইতে মন চাইতেছে।

 

[Imran Khan]

There are tons of Ostrich and Emu farms in other subcontinental countries too...especially Pakistan. Don't know how popular Ostrich meat and eggs are there.

its good i love it one egg can be breakfast for family