FEATURE: Oudtshoorn sees gold in ostrich plumes
At a South African farm, hundreds of ostriches stretch their slender necks and shake their black feathers under the setting sun.
Source: thesouthafrican.com
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South African town enjoys feathery fortune with ostrich industry
At a South African farm, hundreds of ostriches stretch their slender necks and shake their black feathers under the setting sun. The birds' lanky...
Source: dailysabah.com
South African town sees gold in ostrich plumes
At a South African farm, hundreds of ostriches stretch their slender necks and shake their black feathers under the setting sun.
Source: ecr.co.za
Festivals, fashion and feather bandits: why ostrich plumage is still worth its weight in gold – a photo essay
In the 19th century the prized feathers were more expensive by weight than gold. Today, from Strictly Come Dancing to the humble feather duster, demand remains high – and is largely met by farms in South Africa’s Western Cape
Source: theguardian.com