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Nutrition – The Key To A Healthy Emu    A question was asked about what feed is best for an emu.  Emus have a very short digestive system.  What is eaten and not absorbed, is eliminated within 6-8 hours.  This is very different from most birds and animals that take 30-80 hours for elimination to occur. …

EMU – A TOTALLY USABLE BIRD    Emu Meat is heart healthy as it very low in fat with a beef like flavor. Their dark red meat is highly nutritious.  It is providing a healthy source of protein for people on special diets, including those suffering from Alpha-Gal Syndrome.    Emu Fat is rendered and refined into a wonderful…

Emu Cake Recipe   Made With Emu Meat, This Is A Hearty Spice Cake, Loaded with Protein and Susrprisingly Delicious   Heat oven to 350′   Cake 1 pound – ground emu (uncooked) 3 cups – brown sugar ½  tsp. – salt   1 tsp. cinnamon 2 cups – flour ½  tsp. – ground cloves  …

High Pathogen Avian Influenza (HPAI) Still A Threat    HPAI is continuing to be an active threat to the poultry industry, which includes emus, along with the dairy industry.    In a January 2025 article by Kimberly Dodd, Michigan State University, in “The Conversation”, Kimberly pointed out that after a relatively quiet Fall, reports of…

Deviled Emu Eggs A deviled emu egg make a stunning centerpiece for a tray of deviled chicken eggs.     Boil the Eggs – Put the emu eggs in a pot of cold water, bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour. Let cool and remove the shell.  Keep in mind that the whites…

     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.