How much does an ostrich weigh: a table of indicators depending on the breed and what affects

Ostriches are unusual birds, characterized by large shapes and excellent physical data. It is impossible to unambiguously answer the question - how many kilograms does an ostrich weigh. Since there are several types of birds to consider, also females usually weigh less than males. Weight is affected by age, farming or wild conditions.

Table of weight of ostriches depending on the breed

In order to get an idea of the body weight of a bird, you need to familiarize yourself with the physiological characteristics of several of the most popular species.

African - representatives are distinguished by strength and endurance, live 60-70 yearsDistributed in Africa and the Middle East Nanda run at speeds up to 60 km/hSouth America 130 -140 cm, 25-30 kg

Name	Habitat	Height, mass of adults
	Malay - 2.1-2.3 m, 145 kg;	Somali - 2.5 m, 105-125 kg; Massai - 2.1-2.7 m, 130-175 kg;
Emu - individuals run at a speed of 50 km /h (step length - up to 275 cm), live 10-20 years

African black is predominantly bred on farms. With good care and a complete diet, females grow under 2 m, gain weight 115-120 kg. Males, with a height of 2.5-2.7 m, gain weight of 150-165 kg.

What can affect weight

The body weight of an adult ostrich is determined by many factors: age, breed, habitat, diet. It is noteworthy that individuals living in the semi-desert places of Australia and Africa lead approximately the same lifestyle, but the physical parameters differ significantly.

Weight and dimensions of an ostrich egg

Females lay about once every two days. The mass of the egg ranges from 1.5-2 kg. The recorded maximum weighing result is 2.4 kg. During the year, the ostrich lays 40-80 eggs (each 15-20 cm in size). The egg-laying period falls on autumn-winter. Females begin to rush at the age of two (this figure depends on the species, habitat). A female emu can lay her first egg at 40 months of age, and a rhea at 30 months of age.

It is noteworthy that the color of the shell is combined with the shade of plumage and differs in different species: rhea females lay yellow eggs, while emus lay green.

Egg production depends on the diet, conditions of detention. The ostrich is an "impressive" bird, so stressful situations (moving or moving to other premises) are allowed in a minimal amount.

Features of bird growth

When breeding pets at home, it is necessary to take into account the distinctive features of the breeds. The mass of an egg of a female of an African species is 2.5-3.6 kg, but when weighing a hatched chick, an indicator of 2-2.1 kg is considered the norm. Emu parameters are 0.5-0.6 kg and 0.4 kg, respectively.

Young growth is developing rapidly and rapidly gaining weight. The egg of a Somali ostrich weighs 1.5-1.8 kg. The chick hatches with less weight, but after 3-4 months it gains 36-40 kg (moreover, females are superior in parameters to males).An African ostrich chick by the age of four months grows 2-2.5 m tall, weighing shows 160-175 kg.

Ostrich breeding is not only a fashionable activity, but also a profitable business. Meat and eggs are considered delicacies and belong to dietary products. Pets are not capricious in the diet, two meals a day are enough for full growth (plant food and additives are served in crushed form).

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