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Montana Ratites: Ostriches, Emus, and Rheas

Updated: January 26, 2026

Test your knowledge about these large, flightless birds and how they're raised as livestock.


1. What does the term "ratites" refer to?

2. Where did each of these birds originally come from?

3. Which ratite is usually the tallest and heaviest?

4. How is the ratite industry in Montana best described today?

5. What kinds of products can come from ratites like ostriches, emus, and rheas?

6. Why is ostrich meat sometimes called a "healthy alternative" to beef?

7. What is emu oil most commonly used for?

8. Which statement about ratite egg production is most accurate?

9. What kind of diet do ratites usually have on farms?

10. Why do farmers need to be especially careful around adult male ratites?


Updated: January 26, 2026

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