This booklet is the first practical publication of ostrich farming in over 20 years. It is designed for the producer who may either wish to diversify his own livestock operation or be ready to go into production for the first time. It is also a ready publication for any investor who would make a capital investment in corporate farming ventures. The booklet is a transparent disclosure of his own research and data collection and provides a path to attaining a commercial industry that currently does not exist. It offers exciting possibilities for those with aspiring entrepreneurial qualities and enthusiasm who are willing to work with the species with compassion and understanding of their needs.