Supporters urged to ‘surround’ B.C. farm where 400 ostriches ordered culled

[Hol]

The family operating the British Columbia ostrich farm where 400 birds have been ordered culled say about 40 supporters have arrived on scene in anticipation of a possible showdown with federal authorities.

In the meantime, the Regional District of Central Kootenay says it has received an operational certificate from the provincial Environment Ministry for its landfill in Castlegar, B.C., to handle the disposal of the avian influenza-infected waste, if the culling of the ostriches occurs.

Katie Pasitney, whose parents own Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, B.C., says the family is vowing to fight for the survival of the ostriches through legal means, but has already seen supporters to their cause call in from across Canada and the United States.

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The operators of a B.C. ostrich farm where 400 birds have been ordered culled say about 40 supporters have arrived on scene in anticipation of a possible showdown with authorities.

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[Hol]

Update: a judgement was released that the birds must be tested, and that’s good news! The owners believe these birds have herd immunity and now they may get enough time to prove it

 

[Margery]

I'm hoping for the ostriches, to be saved.

 

[Baby Yoda]

 

[Andy C]

Time for the birds to get their heads out of the sand, flock together, healthy and free…..

Fun fact - Usain Bolt, the former fastest human ever, raced an ostrich. The bird looked like it was running easy, and smoked Bolt. These birds can cruise at 35mph, and can sprint up to 43mph.