The feathers of ostriches are different from those of other poultry. The 1 feather shaft in the middle is thick and hard, and the feathers are mostly down. They are soft in texture, excellent in hand feel and good in thermal insulation, and are excellent ingredients in the clothing industry. Ostrich feathers do not generate static electricity, which can be used to clean computers and precision instruments, and can also be used as dusters to clean cars. Ostriches can pluck their hair for up to 6 months, and then pluck their hair every 9 months 1 time. Each ostrich can produce 1 kg of feathers every year. In addition, ostrich oil is a raw material for the production of advanced cosmetics and skin care products. Ostrich corneas, viscera, ostrich whips and ostrich bones all have medical and medicinal values and need to be developed and utilized by human beings.
Ostrich Feather The feather weight of a commercial ostrich accounts for about 65,438+04% of the live weight. Ostrich's whole body feathers are down (only shafts and twigs), and the feathers are delicate and soft, with three colors: gray, black and white. Because of its good warmth and soft feel, it can be used as aristocratic clothing and headdress. Ostrich feathers have no static electricity and can be used to wipe advanced precision instruments and computers.