17d wealthiest, but not married, bird (7) - ***R*** - is it 'ostrich'...but if so, why not married? 24a european sets up nicer deal (9) - ***L*N*** - is it 'icelander'?
10a artist grasps male bird (4) - *H** - is it 'rhea'? 22a thoughtfulness soundly nailed (4) - T*** -is it 'tact'? 24a move your lips at the opening (5) *O*** - is it 'mouth'?
8a reach out to order perfect specimen (9) - *R*H***** - is it 'archetype' - if so, why 'type'? 6d odds on shaft producing jet (5) - ***** (2nd letter possibly 'p') is it 'spout'? 21d noisy French...
6d fashionable colour scheme, er, shows lack of delicacy (9) - *N*E*O*U* - is it 'indercorus', although incorrectly spelt? 23a extra weight fish (4) - *I*E - is it pike? if both correct - why?