Ostrich: The Meat That Makes You Wonder What Took So Long
Walk into any grocery store in Canada and you’ll see the same three options staring back: beef, chicken, pork. Maybe lamb if you’re lucky. But here in Prince Edward County, we raise something different. Something that should have been mainstream years ago.
That meat is ostrich.
Why Ostrich Belongs on the Table
At Struisvogel Ranch, we hear the same reaction almost every week: “I had no idea ostrich was even an option.” It is—and not just an option, but an upgrade.
Nutritionally superior: Ostrich gives you the taste of red meat with less fat than chicken breast, more iron than beef, and a protein profile that puts pork to shame.
Fast to cook: Think steak meets tuna. A couple minutes each side in a hot pan and it’s ready. No waiting hours, no overcooked roasts.
Better for the land: Ostriches thrive on less feed, less water, and less space than cattle. They’re proof that eating well and eating responsibly can be the same thing.
This isn’t marketing spin. It’s why people leave our ranch tours shaking their heads, asking, “How is this not in every grocery store?”
Why Haven’t You Heard This Before?
The truth is, beef, chicken, and pork didn’t win because they were the best. They won because of history, policy, and advertising budgets the size of small countries. Ostrich never got the push. But times are changing—and people are ready to rethink what belongs on their plate.
See for Yourself
Struisvogel Ranch isn’t just a farm. It’s where the future of food is happening quietly, just down the road. Visitors walk the fields, feed the birds, even stand on an ostrich egg (yes, it can hold your weight). And then they taste the meat—and that’s when everything clicks.
Once you’ve had ostrich, you stop asking “why try it?” and start asking “why isn’t everyone already eating this?”
Take the Next Step
You don’t need to imagine what the next mainstream meat could taste like. You can try it today. Visit Struisvogel Ranch in Carrying Place, Ontario, or order directly at www.struisvogel.ca
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Because the question isn’t whether ostrich is ready for the world.
It’s whether the world is ready for ostrich.