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Yes, Ostriches don't have teeth, so they eat stones and store them in their second stomach (a.k.a. gizzard) to grind up their food for them.
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Do ostriches eat stones and lay large eggs?
Yes and yes, Ostriches lay eggs that are 7 inches long, 4.5 inches wide, and weigh more than 3 pounds. Also, Ostriches don't have teeth, so they eat stones and store them in their second stomach (a.k.a. gizzard) to grind up their food for them.
What do Ostriches eat?
Ostriches are omnivores and feed on plant vegetation such as seeds, grains, fruit, shoots, leaves and flowers. They may also feed on large insects such as locusts. Because ostriches do not have teeth, they need to swallow small stones and pebbles to help grind up the food and aid in the digestion process. The average adult ostrich tends to carry about 1 kg of stones in its stomach. Ostriches are able to go without water for several days, getting all their moisture needs from the food they eat.
Why do ostriches eat pebbles?
Ostriches swallow pebbles that help as gastroliths.
Do ostriches eat plants?
Yes
How often do ostriches eat?
they eat about 3 times a day
Why do ostriches eat rocks?
they eat their eggs because they get hungry and dont regonize their own
Do philippine eagles eat ostriches?
Ostriches live in Africa. That's quite far from the Philippines. So no.
What do baby ostriches eat?
they eat your mom for breakfast lunch and dinner
Are ostriches hunted by other animals?
yes they are they are hunted by lions cheetahs and other big cats and also humans
Why does the ostrich swallow stones in the Swiss family Robinson?
Ostrich's eat stones to help them digest food. They have about two pounds of stones in their throat to use to break up their food since they have no teeth.
Do people use ostriches for anything?
They are used to eat, racing.
Why is food coloring added?
Because ostriches eat meals.
