founder Alex McCoy with group of female ostriches

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THE ECO-FRIENDLY PET OWNER'S GUIDE TO REDUCING YOUR CARBON PAWPRINT

Although pet owners may know the responsibilities associated with caring for their pets, some may not be aware of how pet ownership can affect their environmental responsibilities.  Household pets can have significant negative effects on the environment, both directly and indirectly.  For example, predation, waste, and food production can all have negative impacts.  Luckily, options for sustainable pet ownership are constantly expanding.

WHY FROZEN IS THE NEW FRESH
Frozen meat is actually FAR fresher and safer than meat that has never been frozen!

Meat that is merely refrigerated loses nutrients quickly and is a sponge for contaminants.  Freezing meats at peak freshness ensures they lose virtually none of their nutritional value right up to the moment you’re ready to eat.

Grocery shoppers never really know where that  ‘fresh’ meat has been, who has handled it, at what temperature, and how long it’s been since harvest.

WHY YOU SHOULD BE FEEDING YOUR PETS EGGS

Eggs make an excellent daily food or special treat for dogs and cats.  They are basically the healthiest thing you can feed your pet.  Keep reading to find out why.

HOW TO USE A BODY OIL
For those of us who are used to using a body lotion, switching to a body oil can be overwhelming.  Worries about becoming a greasy mess might make you hesitate to ditch the lotions, but once you know how to use a body lotion properly you'll be glad you made the switch.
🧼 ARTISAN SOAP, MADE IN IDAHO 🧼
Did you know all of our ostrich oil soaps are made by hand, right here on the farm?  This is one of the many ways we ensure product quality and safety.  We reduce waste by using virtually every part of the animal to create premium quality value-added products like our hand made artisan soaps.
17 WAYS TO USE OSTRICH OIL
Our ostrich oil is highly moisturizing, anti-inflammatory oil packed with skin-loving Omegas 3, 6, & 9.  We have found that its uses go far beyond skin moisturizing (although it works very well for that!).  Here's a list of the many, many ways our customers use ostrich oil.