leaving a small group of farmers to keep it alive. In 2016, the Pakistani government began a project to kick-start the ostrich industry there, offering subsidies to ostrich farmers. Soon ...

From the light pink construction paper, cut out a long oval shape to form the ostrich’s neck. Cut out the head. From the red construction paper, cut out a small red heart for the ostrich’s head.

McCoy has been raising the flightless birds in Kuna since 2014. He said ostrich meat is a healthier alternative to red meat, with a lower fat content and similar taste. “It’s different, right? This is ...