How to Sell Rheas

The market for rheas is a more diversified one now--there is a market not just the meat but other parts of the rhea as well. This means a little more work on the seller's part getting your rheas to the right market. It is possible, and while the profit may involve a bigger challenge than in the nineties, it is still lucrative. Read on to learn how to sell rheas.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Find upscale restaurants that have rhea meat on the menus or those that would be willing to add it. Because rhea meat is like beef, but lower in fat and cholesterol, the meat is growing in demand. These restaurants are in the phone book.

2. Sell rhea eggs for breeders who wish to establish their own flocks. Advertise on the web with a site, and in local feed stores.

3. Raise adults to sell as pairs for others who wish to breed rheas. Having a website in which to advertise your rheas would aid in this step.

4. Locate a market for rhea skin, which is similar to ostrich's. Both skins are used in the creation of shoes, belts, and accessories. Search for companies that use rhea skin on the web. Post the availability of your rhea skins on your website.

5. Process the rheas yourself and sell products made from rheas. Rhea oil is a popular item in the health food market, which helps reduce pain. Studies have been done regarding the beneficial properties of supplements from rheas that help cure autoimmune disorders.

6. Join a marketing cooperative, and pool money for the raising and selling of rheas.

7. Advertise your rheas on AgriSeek, "The World's Largest Marketplace."

Resources

• Rhea Living for More Information
• AgriSeek to Advertise Your Rheas