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1996-97 Ostrich Weight Gain Feeding Trials
This is one of our "Benchmark" weight gain feeding trials that has been completed. See the monthly gains on Ostrich chicks fed the best nutritional diet we can come up with.

Blue Mountain Nutrition Compared To South Africa
Fiona Benson, of South Africa, has accumulated some Ostrich weight gain comparisons using published Gompertz models for Ostrich which were developed in South Africa. She has graphed the Blue Mountain U.S. feeding trials, and compared the results to the Gompertz models of potential weight gains for Ostrich--Don't miss this one!

Pictures, Before and After Blue Mountain
Over the years, we have been doing experimentation on ALL types of feeding programs and feed formulations. See for yourself the differences that a good nutritional program like Blue Mountain can make in comparison to other feeds and "home brew" feeding programs.

 Ground Feed vs. Pelleted Feed, Field Trials
Since Blue Mountain produces some products for grinding/mixing on farm and other products that are pelleted and ready to use, it was imperative for us to do a study on a hotly contested issue. See the results for yourself.

Ostrich Meat Quality Comparisons in the Industry
Click on the above link to see some actual Ostrich meat comparisons. Consumers are telling us what they prefer and it is most important that all of our meat offerings be of the highest quality possible.

Ostrich Carcass Comparisons In The Industry
The cost effective production of Ostrich relies greatly on the carcass weight gains and pounds of boneless meat produced. See some striking comparisons on this link.

Ostrich Body Fat Reserve Comparisons!
Most people in the industry have a difficult time understanding the importance of the Fat Reserve on the Ostrich--it's color and what that indicates, and the amount of fat needed on the bird for cost effective production yielding high quality meat. Click on this link for some photos and comments.

Effect of Poor Nutrition on Egg Follicles!
Nutrition performs a key role in egg production. The quality of the yolk is totally dependant on dietary nutrients fed the Breeder hen. The hatchling chick is totally dependant on the nutrient qualities of the yolk. Click on this link for some comparison egg follicle photos and comments.

Yellow-Livered Ostrich Chick Study
Bright yellow livers found on chick autopsies are NOT normal. It usually is a strong indication of metabolic problems within the chick. Click here for the results of this recent study.

Last modified on Thursday, November 03, 2005