Insights and Stories on Ostriches

Two people look over a wire fence at an ostrich.

B.C. ostrich flock cull paused amid U.S. push to save them

Sep. 24, 2025 at 4:36 pm CDT

A flock of British Columbia ostriches set to be culled after two dead birds tested positive for avian flu has been granted a last-minute stay of execution from Canada’s highest court - for now.

Supporters set up camp at the Universal Ostrich Farms property in Edgewood, B.C., on Saturday, May 17, 2024. Hundreds of supporters flocked to the farm over the Victoria long weekend to protest the Canadian Food Inspection AgencyâÃÃ´s order to cull 400 ostriches.

U.S. billionaire supports embattled B.C. ostrich farm

Jul. 31, 2025 at 11:23 am CDT

By Adam Peleshaty

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