Update July 2021: The farm owners are aware of the cache and are ok with you searching for it despite the road signage about not going further. The ostriches seem very curious and will probably run up to the fence to see what you are up to, so be ready with your camera for some good photos. Coordinates might not be good as were bouncing all over the place on day the cache was placed. The above coords are averaged out of 50 readings, however, my best reading seemed to be 49 51.742N 118 09.158W.
Now for Ostrich 101 Facts and Trivia:
The Ostrich, is a large flightless bird native to Africa, and has a lifespan of up to 40-45 years. The diet of the Ostrich mainly consists of plant matter, though it also eats insects. It is distinctive in its appearance, with a long neck and legs and the ability to run at maximum speeds of about 70 km/h (45 mph), the top land speed of any bird, and the world’s fastest two-legged animal. The Ostrich is the largest living species of bird and also lays the largest egg in the world.
Ostriches usually weigh from 63 to 130 kilograms (140–290 lb). The feathers of adult males are mostly black, with white primaries and a white tail. Females and young males are greyish-brown and white. The long neck and legs keeps their head 1.8 to 2.75 metres (6 to 9 ft) above the ground, and their eyes are said to be the largest of any land vertebrate – 50 millimetres (2.0 in) in diameter.
With their acute eyesight and hearing (large external ear canals), Ostriches can sense predators from far away. When threatened, the Ostrich will either hide itself by lying flat against the ground, or will run away. If cornered, it can attack with a kick from its powerful legs, and can cause serious injury and death. Their legs can only kick forward. Contrary to popular belief, Ostriches do not bury their heads in sand.
The strong legs of the Ostrich, like those of other birds, are scaled and unfeathered. The bird has just two toes on each foot (most birds have four), with the nail on the larger, inner toe resembling a hoof. The outer toe lacks a nail. The reduced number of toes is an adaptation that appears to aid in running. Their wings reach a span of about 2 metres (6.5’) and are used in mating displays and to shade chicks. Mating patterns differ by geographical region, but territorial males fight for a harem of two to seven females.
Ostrich eggs are the largest of all eggs and weigh 1.4 kilograms (3.1 lb) -- over 20 times the weight of a chicken egg. They are glossy cream-coloured, with very thick shells marked by small pits. The eggs are incubated by the females by day and by the males by night. The incubation period is 35 to 45 days. Typically, the male defends the hatchlings and teaches them to feed, although males and females cooperate in rearing chicks. The survival rate is low for the hatchlings, with an average of one per nest surviving to adulthood. In captivity, females may lay as many as 100 eggs in a season (although 20 to 40 are more common), and are generally laid every other day. Eggs are typically laid in late afternoon.
The wild Ostrich population has declined drastically in the last 200 years, with most surviving birds in game parks or on farms. The Ostrich is farmed around the world, particularly for its feathers, which are decorative and are also used as feather dusters. Its skin is used for leather products and its meat marketed commercially. Ostrich meat tastes similar to lean beef and is low in fat and cholesterol, as well as high in calcium, protein and iron. Uncooked, it is dark red or cherry red, a little darker than beef. Their eggs, tasting similar to that of a chicken, are usually scrambled because it is very difficult to break the shell, and one usually has to drill a hole through the shell to pour out the egg. When cooking, one ostrich egg is the same amount as two dozen chicken eggs. Ostrich eggs are often painted or carved by artists. (most info from Wikipedia)