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     Before you start hatching out every emu egg you can get your hands on, here are a few things you should decide in advance.   If you are planning to grow-out the chicks for processing, it is very important to find an emu processing plant in advance (USDA or State Inspected, if you…

Join The American Emu Association (AEA)    Are you passionate about emus?    Want to connect with fellow emu enthusiasts and learn more about these fascinating birds?     Look no further!  The American Emu Association is your gateway to all things emu-related.   Why Join? Knowledge Sharing:  Access a treasure trove of emu farming wisdom. Learn about…

Emu Leather: A Rare and Luxurious Material Emu leather, derived from the hide of the emu bird (Dromaius novaehollandiae), is a unique and highly prized material. Here are some key points about emu leather: Distinctive Grain Pattern:Emu leather stands out due to its distinctive look, which originates from the feather follicles scattered uniformly across the…

Walking Dinosaurs

Professor Breithaupt spent time at Rabbit Creek Emu Ranch, Livermore, Colorado (owned by AEA member Terry Turner) to study emus and how they relate to dinosaurs.

This article appeared in the 2008 Highlights Magazine that is distributed to elementary school students across the United States.

Emu Farmers Handbook SPECIAL – BOOKS STILL AVAILABLE !    Every emu owner should have a copy of the “Emu Farmers Handbook” by Maria Minnaar. The information in this book is invaluable with information that those who raise emus should know.     These available books, are a collector’s item. They are the remaining last “NEW”…

Interview with Kymara Lonergan (30 minutes) Exploring Emu Farming in the Hudson Valley  03-21-2024

“If you want to make an omelet, you have to break a few eggs’” or so goes the old saying.  But, to raise emus, you have to hatch a few eggs.  Now, what does a farmer do with all the eggs that they don’t intend to hatch?  It’s amazing what can be done with these…

You Can Do “WHAT” With Emu Feathers? by Joylene Reavis    Everyone recognizes that emu meat is deliciously nutritious; that emu fat is rendered and refined into emu oil; and that emu hides make beautiful leather goods.  But, did you know that emu feathers can be used in a variety of ways to add extra…