founder Alex McCoy with group of female ostriches

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sliced ostrich roast
IS OSTRICH A GOOD MEAT
by Chelsea Weigant
Ostrich meat is one of the healthiest meats available in the US today. Ostrich is packed with Protein, Iron and Vitamin B6 all while being low fat with just 2-3g per serving. 
BIRD'S THE WORD-ANSWERING THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED OSTRICH QUESTIONS
BIRD'S THE WORD-ANSWERING THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED OSTRICH QUESTIONS
by Jess Roth
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
AOF WINS 2021 PET INNOVATION AWARD
by Jess Roth
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.
raw marrow bones for dogs
ARE OSTRICH BONES SAFE FOR DOGS?
by Jess Roth
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. 
ostriches are native to the savanna where grasslands are studded with trees
NATIVE SPECIES FOR A HAPPIER FLOCK
by Jess Roth
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 USA
MADE IN THE USA? MAYBE NOT
by Jess Roth
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.