Ostrichland U.S.A. 610 E Highway 246 Solvang, CA 93463

 

These two were pecking at the lock! Must be tasty.

 

Ostrich’s live up to 75 years.

 

 

Curious heads turned to check me out the minute I stepped into view. Once they saw the food tray a whole flock gracefully walked towards me. All I had to do was hold the tray out in front of me as far as my arms would reach through the fence bars. Dozens of feathered heads craned down, close enough to touch! The food was gone in a matter of minutes.

Ostrich’s are the fastest birds in the world, running speeds up to 35 mph.

 

Ostrich eggs weigh 3 to 5 pounds each. Now that would make a huge omelette!

 

 

Such a peaceful, quiet setting, sitting in the shaded area next to these birds. Their curiosity towards the world around them is entertaining. Social behavior among the flock is interesting to watch.

Yummy gravel, Ostrich eat gravel to help digest their food since they have no teeth.

 

Although it’s tempting to try and pet these beautiful birds, there are many signs warning not to. I opted for talking to them, just like I do with my pets at home. A few actually seemed to be listening to me and I feel I made some new bird friends.  

Ostrich’s co-parent their eggs. Females sit on the eggs during the day and males sit on the eggs at night.

 

My new friend. :>)

 

 

 

The time came to feed the Emu’s and I was struck by their politeness with each other. Each one took turns with the food letting the whole group get a few bites each, very different from the Ostrich’s!

 

 

 

Since we came on an especially hot day, over 90 degrees, an umbrella seemed like a good idea. The Ostrich’s followed the umbrella wherever it went, hilarious to watch! The Emu’s a bit shy at first enjoyed some shade, one even laid down next to us.

 

Emu’s can sprint up to 30 mph and jump straight up to 7 feet!

 

The male Emu sits on the eggs until the chicks hatch. After hatching the chicks stay with their father for about 18 months.

 

Emu eggs are dark green and about the size of an avocado.

 

We heard deep booming, soothing, drumming sounds from these Emu’s. Thanks to a special pouch in the Emu’s throat.

 

Emu’s are the second largest bird in the world and the largest bird in Australia, where it’s from.

 

Such sweet Emu’s.

 

Nappy time in the shade.

For more information about Ostrichland, visit here. 

2 Replies to “Ostrichland U.S.A. 610 E Highway 246 Solvang, CA 93463”

  1. That was cool hanging out with the big birds. Those emus were much nicer than the ostrichs. We should go again next year when it’s cooler.

    1. That sounds like an excellent plan!!

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