For Chea Ong Seng, taking over an ostrich farm was a chance to combine his love of animals with his passion for ecotourism.

When it comes to ostriches in Chandler, the majestic birds rule the roost. The Phoenix suburb features a storied legacy with ostrich ranching, dating back to the 1890s when city founder Andrew J.

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Southern Californians celebrating Thanksgiving didn’t just carve turkeys — some might have watched ostriches strut across ranches and gardens instead. While fashion ...