How Ostriches Lay Their Eggs – A Fascinating Process Ostriches are famous for their size, speed, and beauty, but their **egg-laying method** is also one of the most unusual in the bird world. Unlike chickens or ducks, an ostrich doesn’t always sit comfortably in a nest when laying. Instead, many hens will lay their eggs **while standing up**. Because an ostrich egg can weigh up to **1.5 kg (over 3 pounds)**, the drop can be dangerous—if the egg lands on hard ground, it might crack. On ostrich fa