
My Experience Raising Emus and What I've Learned (So Far)
Sep 13, 2021 · I pushed myself on them to try to get them to like me by holding them and petting them, but this only made things worse. Luna and Neville (the emus) ran away, hid in a corner, …
Warning to perspective first-time emu owners!
Aug 23, 2012 · Later on the emu farmers here found out that emu oil was also useful,, so it (as well as the leather) became a byproduct of the meat industry. Even though some people do …
Best pet- emu, ostrich or Rhea? And WI breeders?
Jun 20, 2018 · He has to raise his arms over his head and grunt...make himself the bigger emu. She'll back down and pout. After a little while curiosity will prevail and she will allow him to pet …
Rhea vs. Emu | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
Nov 26, 2012 · We only have one "rescued" emu currently. Her name is Buffy and she was destined to be the main course in a Thanksgiving Day feast until the owner was persuaded to …
Considering a pet emu- tell me why it won't work....
Jul 11, 2011 · I found an emu breeder within a reasonable distance, and am seriously considering getting a chick to raise as a pet. I'm doing my homework but am seeing conflicting information …
Are emu good pets? | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
Jun 5, 2010 · Yes you can raise them beside each other, as emu chicks do need company. I find that male emu are often more friendly as adults. It would be nice to have more than one, 2 …
How much space for emus? - BackYard Chickens
Mar 12, 2009 · I buy commercially processed emu breeder or maintenance feed. I can usually find starter, grower, breeder, and maintenance ratite feed. My birds were given to me by a man …
Best SAFE fencing for Emu? - BackYard Chickens
The best would be 5-6 ft chain link, or horse fencing. You can use cattle fencing also. 5-6 ft is ideal height. Horse Corral panels work well also, but my one emu knows how to creep under …
Ostrich, Rhea, or Emu, what would be the best to get?
May 16, 2020 · Hi ..it's a matter of choice really, I certainly not put them together, I have kept and bred rheas since 1992, Emus as soon as the ban was lifted to keep emus in UK, emus are my …
What do Emus eat? Am I feeding him o.k. - BackYard Chickens
Feb 26, 2012 · A typical adult emu formula would consist of 14-17% protein, and include trace amounts of ME, Lysine, Methionine, Cystine, Calcium, Phosphorus, salt, and about 1% fat. If …