The Lahore Safari zoo has announced the success of the hatching of ten ostrich chicks thanks to artificial incubation.
Zoo officials said it was the first time that ostrich eggs have been incubated and hatched in the installation, a process that required strict environmental controls and low humidity.
A specialized configuration has been developed to regulate the temperature and other key variables essential to the development of ostrich embryos.
Veterinary staff and zoo guards monitor the chicks 24 hours a day. Early care includes the accommodation of newborns on rubber mats to avoid injuries, as well as constant environmental support to promote healthy growth.
The chicks would be in good health and thrive under close observation.
Officials qualified the development of major milestone in Pakistan’s conservation efforts. Although the agricultural ostrich has gained popularity in the Punjab private sector several years ago, most farms have since closed due to financial and operational challenges.
The success of the zoo offers a renewed model for scientifically managed farming, and those responsible hope that it will revive a broader interest in sustainable fauna conservation.
To hire the public, the Lahore Safari zoo allows visitors to see the chicks. Managers believe that the initiative will help to raise awareness of preserving species and responsible for responsible captivity.
