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EPISODE · Oct 11, 2022 · 22 MIN

Ostrich Ranches

from Dr. History's Tales of the Old West · host Dr. Ken Turner

Because of a huge demand for feathers, Arizona ranchers imported ostriches in 1883. They were cheap to raise, ate less and produced $30 a year in income. The feathers were cut and sold at a huge profit until it became unfashionable to wear feathers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Because of a huge demand for feathers, Arizona ranchers imported ostriches in 1883. They were cheap to raise, ate less and produced $30 a year in income. The feathers were cut and sold at a huge profit until it became unfashionable to wear feathers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Because of a huge demand for feathers, Arizona ranchers imported ostriches in 1883. They were cheap to raise, ate less and produced $30 a year in income. The feathers were cut and sold at a huge profit until it became unfashionable to wear...

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