Ostrich Farming, South Africa's primary photo
  • Ostrich Farming, South Africa (1914)
  • Short | Documentary, Short
Primary photo for Ostrich Farming, South Africa
Ostrich Farming, South Africa (1914)
Short | Documentary, Short
Our picture gives a comprehensive and detailed view of an ostrich farm in the natural home of the ostrich, South Africa. The hen ostrich makes her nest by simply hollowing out a depression in the sand. Under natural conditions, the eggs ...See moreOur picture gives a comprehensive and detailed view of an ostrich farm in the natural home of the ostrich, South Africa. The hen ostrich makes her nest by simply hollowing out a depression in the sand. Under natural conditions, the eggs are hatched out partly by the ostrich and partly by the heat of the sun. On the farm, however, the eggs are removed and placed in an incubator calculated to startle anyone accustomed to the general notion of what an incubator should be. The life of the young ostrich is followed from the egg to maturity at the age of eight months. At first no larger than an ordinary chicken, the curious bird grows with remarkable rapidity until finally its snake-like head towers far above that of the tallest man. When the feathers have reached a sufficiently luxurious growth, the ostrich is roped, a hood is placed over his head, and he is led into a stall, where he stands quietly while being divested of his plumage. The process is quite painless, which is the principal reason why ostrich plumes should be worn in preference to such feathers as aigrettes, the procuring of which always means a cruel death to the bird from which they are plucked. The drying, curling and packing of the feathers are amply illustrated and as a conclusion, some of the magnificent articles which may be made from the plumes are shown. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
Read more: Plot summary
Trending

Become a member to see MOVIEmeter and news information about Ostrich Farming, South Africa.
Status
Edit Released
Updated Jan 19, 1914
Release date
Jan 19, 1914 (United States)

Contacts

+ Add

Become a member to see contact information for Ostrich Farming, South Africa.

Cast

 + Add Cast
0 cast members

Contribute to this section by adding a cast member

Add cast
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.

MOVIEmeter

Members only

Become a member to access additional data

Ratings Breakdown

+ Add external reviews