Big birds

Large facilities like Fossil Farms take time and resources to grow. Todd recommends that first-time ostrich farmers start small by purchasing one pair of birds.

Since incubating ostrich eggs and caring for the babies can be challenging, it's best to start with older birds. Look for ostriches that are about 3 months old. Once you've become more comfortable with caring for the birds, you can choose to add more gradually. Many people prefer to keep their number small and even raise just one pair as pets, Todd says.