Misty Morning Ranch

05/26/2026

Yes! 14g of protein per 100g of red meat.

05/26/2026

05/23/2026

As an ostrich farmer, I’ve learned that respecting these animals is the only way we can work together safely. Cieguito (“blind one”) seems to understand that better than anyone. Today he even helped me pull the chain to lock the gate!

05/21/2026

05/19/2026

I hope y’all are staying cool in this hot weather! Even the animals are looking for shade and extra water breaks today. Stay hydrated out there!

05/17/2026

We came home late last night, which meant egg collection had to happen after dark. Normally that wouldn’t be a big deal… except when you’re driving into an ostrich pen in pitch black conditions. We can see ahead of us but not around us.

Luckily, the egg was laid close to the fence and the ostriches were all across the pen, so we were able to come up with a creative way to safely collect it without going inside.

Farm life is full of adapting, and problem solving.

05/15/2026

Did you know that some ostriches have bright reddish-pink necks while others have more gray coloring?

The red neck coloring is more common in certain ostrich subspecies originally from areas of East Africa. During breeding season, males can develop even brighter red coloring on their necks and legs to attract females and show dominance. Ostriches with more gray necks are often linked to South African lineages.

Nature gave these birds some pretty amazing variety.

05/13/2026

Did you know ostriches have a special transparent inner eyelid called a nictitating membrane? It works like built-in goggles for their eyes. You can see it on her right eye.

As farmers, we often see it when the wind kicks up dust or sand in the pasture. The inner eyelid sweeps across the eye to protect it while still allowing the ostrich to see. This helps keep their eyes moist, clean, and protected from debris, especially in hot, dry environments.

Ostriches also have some of the largest eyes of any land animal — even bigger than their brains! Their excellent eyesight helps them spot danger from far away while staying alert out in the fields.

05/12/2026