founder Alex McCoy with group of female ostriches

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BIRD'S THE WORD-ANSWERING THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED OSTRICH QUESTIONS
When people find out you work on an ostrich farm, their initial disbelief is quickly replaced by an enthusiastic curiosity. It’s no surprise why; the world’s largest living bird is a strange and wonderful animal, and one that few have seen up close. Here are answers to the questions people ask us most often.
AOF WINS 2021 PET INNOVATION AWARD
American Ostrich Farms (AOF) has been named a winner of the 2021 Pet Independent Innovation Awards.  The annual awards program recognizes companies and brands that are revolutionizing and advancing the Pet Industry through exceptional goods, services, and technology.
ARE OSTRICH BONES SAFE FOR DOGS?
Generally speaking, raw ostrich bones are safe for most dogs, so long as you’re feeding them the right ones.  Bones taken from the lower leg of the ostrich are sturdy enough to withstand chewing and are filled with densely nutritious (and delicious) marrow. 
NATIVE SPECIES FOR A HAPPIER FLOCK
Our EQIP grant will help offset the costs to enhance our ranch property with native grasses, trees, and shrubs, as well as installing an efficient irrigation system to support the plantings.  We’ve been coordinating with NRCS Conservation Planners to iron out all the details of the project, with an eye on maximizing erosion control, minimizing water consumption, and sequestering additional carbon.
MADE IN THE USA? MAYBE NOT
The Food Safety Inspection Services (FSIS) defines the words “made” and “processed” as the actual act of harvesting and processing into muscle cuts or ground meat.  As a result, both claims “Made in USA” and “Product of the USA” can be put on any meat product born and raised anywhere in the world if the animal was slaughtered and processed domestically.
BODY OIL VS. LOTION- WHICH IS BETTER?
A good moisturizer is a critical component of any proper skincare regimen, helping to keep the skin properly hydrated, healthy, and youthful.  With the plethora of products on the market, however, it can be challenging to know what options offer the best results.  Let's take a look at how moisturizing oils compare with lotions and creams.