612901 - Ostrich breeder

Monitoring the market and its conditions, appropriate production planning and coordination; ostrich breeding, feeding and care; product storage and primary processing.

Main activities

* feed ostriches with quality feed and supplements according to established standards and time, monitor water and feed supplies;
* monitor the health of the birds, provide first aid, administer medication and feed supplements, vaccinate against diseases;
* take care of the birds' well-being, living conditions, and hygiene;
* follow safety rules when working with birds;
* collect eggs and sell them.

Characteristic competences

* monitor the well-being of the birds, provide first aid, undertake biological security measures related to ostriches;
* take care of birds' living conditions, hygiene, feed and water quality, feed ostriches, administer medications and feed supplements;
* provide first aid to injured or sick ostriches, vaccinate preventively;
* dispose of deceased birds;
* sort birds, production, store and sell products.