How many eggs does an ostrich lay?

The Business of Ostrich. Click or tap the questions below to view the answers. Are Ostriches considered a Livestock? Yes. How are Ostrich males and females refered to? In the U.S. a male is a rooster and the female a hen. What are Ostriches primarily raised for? Low fat red meat that mimics beef; Hides; Eggs; Oil. read more

Although an ostrich egg is the largest of all eggs, it is the smallest egg in relation to the size of the bird. The Ostrich egg will weigh 1600 – 2300 gm (about 3.5 to 5 pounds) and is equivalent in volume to 2 dozen chicken eggs. read more

The dominant female will lay around 7-10 eggs in the center of the nest, and the other females place their eggs to the outside. The communal nest may have as many as 60 eggs in it! Both the male and female ostriches take turns incubating the eggs. read more