According to the San Diego Zoo ostriches generally lay anywhere from 1 to 12 eggs in a clutch with the average being somewhere around 6 eggs. However it’s not unusual for an ostrich to lay as many as 24 eggs in a single season.
How many times a day does an ostrich typically lay an egg?
Once a day.
How many eggs does an ostrich typically lay in one year?
30-40 eggs.
How long does it take an ostrich egg to hatch?
42 days.
How long does an ostrich live?
40-50 years.
What is the biggest egg that an ostrich can lay?
6 pounds 12 inches long.
How much does an ostrich typically weigh?
250-300 pounds.
What does an ostrich eat?
Seeds insects lizards mice small snakes.
Where do ostriches live?
Africa.
What color are ostrich eggs?
White.
Are ostriches good swimmers?
No they cannot swim but they can run fast.
What is the top speed that an ostrich can run?
43 mph.
What is the height of an ostrich?
Male ostrich can be 6-9 feet tall and female ostrich can be 5-6 feet tall.
What is the neck size of an ostrich?
Male ostrich has a neck size of 4 feet and female ostrich has a neck size of 2.
5 feet.
How many toes does an ostrich have?
2.
What is the average lifespan of an ostrich in the wild?
20-30 years.
