Ukraine: It is more profitable to raise ostriches than pigs

Published 2021년 11월 14일

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Vasyl Perets, the owner of Ukraine's largest ostrich farm in Yasnogorodka, Kyiv region, started with six African ostriches and has expanded his farm to include other animals like donkeys, ponies, and roe deer. The farm generates income from the sale of ostrich products, meat, eggs, chicks, and adult ostriches, as well as green tourism. Visitors can feed and pet the animals. The farm, established in 2001, plans to expand and export its products abroad. It is located in a complex with a zoo, winery, and restaurant, offering unique dishes like 'Ostrich a la Stroganov'.

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It all started with six African ostriches, writes ShoTam. Vasyl Perets bought birds at a price of 1.5 thousand dollars each. Ostriches grow up to 120 kilograms a year. You can sell both bird meat and their eggs, chicks and adult ostriches. Another source of income for the farmer is green tourism. After all, there are many who want to visit an exotic farm. In addition to birds, the farm is home to donkeys, ponies and roe deer. Animals can be petted and fed. Mr. Vasyl plans to expand production and sell ostriches and farm products abroad. The largest ostrich farm in Ukraine is located in the village of Yasnogorodka (Kyiv region). There are 500 ostriches. The total area of aviaries and premises for birds is 6 hectares. The first birds were brought to the farm in 2001 from Belgium. The farm also receives tourists. Read also: The largest ostrich farm, wine ...

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