Dalslands Struts Travel Guide

Dalslands Struts began as a focused farm venture that introduced ostrich husbandry to the rolling agricultural landscape outside Färgelanda in the 2010s. The owners emphasise animal welfare: flocks kept outdoors with ample room to roam, small-to-medium group sizes and practices intended to let natural behaviour shape daily life on the farm. That ethical approach informs everything offered in the shop, from struts- and lamb cuts to eggs produced on grazing pastures.

The farm shop operates as a largely self-service setup with extended daily opening hours, stocked with chilled and frozen ostrich cuts, locally produced lamb and pork, and seasonal items such as free-range eggs. Products are straightforwardly presented—labelled cuts, packs of mince and whole joints—so you can choose for immediate cooking or to take home. Small-batch, high-quality produce is the shop’s hallmark rather than an extensive retail range.

Set in a low, open patchwork of pastures and small woodland typical of Dalsland, the farm’s character is rural and unassuming. You’ll notice the muted hum of farm activity rather than any formal visitor infrastructure: corrals, simple fencing, and a scattering of agricultural buildings. Sounds are country sounds—birds, distant farm machinery and, occasionally, the muffled calls of the birds themselves—creating a quietly domestic sense of place.

Ostrich meat from the farm is described by producers as lean and richly flavoured; it cooks quickly and benefits from careful timing to avoid drying. The eggs and other meats reflect pasture-influenced feeding: yolks tend toward deep, golden hues and cuts carry a clean, natural aroma. The farm shop’s packaging and labels are practical and farm-forward—expect handwritten or simply printed notes rather than polished retail signage.

This is a working farm rather than a public animal-park: interactions with animals are incidental and there is no formal display programme. The owners indicate controlled access for animal welfare reasons and the shop has measures to ensure safety and stock security. Visits are best paced as a short stop to select groceries, learn about the farm’s approach from posted notes or conversation, and absorb the quiet rural setting.

Dalslands Struts participates in local farm networks and sells both directly and through regional channels when possible. The farm’s scale supports traceability: purchases are tied directly to the producer and the seasonal nature of stock means availability can vary. The operation positions itself as part of a regional movement toward transparent, small-scale meat production with an emphasis on humane care and good-quality local food.