ITEM DESCRIPTION TEMP PRICE PER LB*
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10 lbs, 4-6 oz steaks ea frozen $31.94
10 lbs, 8 oz steaks ea frozen $31.94
Why is ostrich meat so expensive?
Ostrich meat, for the time being, is expensive, mostly because of the high demand from the few farms there are.
How much does a whole ostrich cost?
An ostrich chick from 30–60 days old costs around $525, according to ostrichgrowers.com, appreciating to almost twice that after 90 days. Yearlings run about $2500/bird, with adult birds running from $7500 to over $10000.
Is ostrich cheaper than beef?
Ostrich meat is becoming a part of balanced diets. It allows meat lovers a healthy, nutritious meat source, and it tastes great! It is more expensive than beef but the price is justifiable due to the health benefits.
Can you eat ostrich in the USA?
You can cook ostrich however you want, from raw (ostrich carpaccio is amazing) to well done. Just like beef, our favorite cooking temp is medium-rare, but we have many customers who prefer ostrich meat quite rare.
How expensive is ostrich meat?
The average ostrich, typically butchered at 14 months of age, will produce about 75–130 lbs of meat. Ground ostrich meat ranges from $10–15/lb, with filets at $25–50/lb and tenderloins upwards of $50/lb. At the average wholesale price of $20/lb, that's a minimum of $1500 per bird.
Can you buy an ostrich to eat?
You can purchase our ostrich meat at any of our Farmer's Market locations, at our Farm Store or on our online store at www.roamingacres.com. Ostrich Casareccio: A rustic salame, slightly sweet with fresh garlic and a delicate red wine flavor.
Can you get ostrich meat?
Buying, Cooking, and Recipes Ostrich meat has great versatility and can be bought ground, cut into steaks, sausage, and even hot dogs. Ostrich can be substituted for most any meat and grills very much like lean beef.
Is ostrich meat healthier than chicken?
Ostrich is even lower in calories, cholesterol and fat than skinless chicken and turkey, while remaining high in iron and protein. The Diabetes Association approves and recommends ostrich as a leading source of protein It has also been approved by the American and British Heart Associations.
Why is ostrich meat not popular?
For a flightless bird, ostrich has had a turbulent history in the U.S. meat market. Thirty years ago, farmers and breeders flocked to the ostrich business, oversaturating it. But without consumer demand to match and a vulnerability to scams, the industry plummeted as quickly as it had prepared to take off.
Is ostrich better than beef?
The Nutrition of Ostrich Meat Ostrich meat is far healthier than beef. A serving of ground ostrich meat has nine grams of fat and 165 calories, while a small portion of ground beef has 15 grams of fat and 250 calories. Ostrich meat is high in iron, protein, and zinc. Ostrich meat is also low in cholesterol.
Is it profitable to raise an ostrich?
Ostrich farming is much more profitable than raising other traditional farm animals. Ostriches are loving birds, they are quite easy to raise and require little maintenance from farmers.