Dr. Oz Offers to Relocate BC Ostriches Facing Cull, but Owners Decline Help

Dr. Oz Offers to Relocate BC Ostriches Facing Cull, but Owners Decline Help
Supporters of Universal Ostrich Farms stand near ostriches at the farm’s property in Edgewood, B.C., on May 17, 2025. The Canadian Press/Aaron Hemens
The Canadian Press
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The operators of an ostrich farm in southeastern British Columbia say United States health official and former television personality Dr. Mehmet Oz has offered to save the birds from an impending cull by relocating them to his ranch in Florida.

But Katie Pasitney, whose parents own the farm, said they aren’t interested in moving the flock, although they’re grateful for the support.