Ostriches typically start laying eggs when they reach 2-3 years of age. The female will lay anywhere from 1-3 eggs per clutch with 2 being the most common. The eggs are usually laid in a nest that the male has built beforehand. The female will then incubate the eggs for around 42 days.
How old does an ostrich have to be to start laying eggs?
Two to three years old.
How many eggs does an ostrich lay per clutch?
10-12 eggs.
How many times does an ostrich lay per year?
1-3 times.
How long does it take for an ostrich egg to hatch?
42-46 days.
How many eggs does an ostrich typically incubate at a time?
8-10 eggs.
How long does an ostrich incubate its eggs for?
Around 35 days.
What is the average weight of an ostrich egg?
1.
4-1.
5 kg.
What is the average weight of an adult ostrich?
156-160 kg.
What is the maximum weight an ostrich can reach?
Over 200 kg.
What is the average height of an adult ostrich?
2-2.
8 m.
How long do ostriches live for?
30-40 years.
What is the maximum speed an ostrich can reach?
70 km/h.
Which part of the world do ostriches come from?
Africa.
What kind of habitat do ostriches live in?
Grasslands and savannahs.
What do ostriches eat?
They are omnivorous and eat mostly plants but also insects lizards and small mammals.
