Emu Husbandry
Emu Production Guidelines
Guidelines for Caring for Emus print the pdf brochure Provide a Balanced Diet– A variety of feed ingredients are used in proper proportions to produce the perfect diet for emus throughout their lives. Corn, barley, milo (grain sorghum), wheat and oats are among the grains used to provide the optimal levels of dietary energy. Oilseed…
Read MoreJudging and Conformation of Emus
Non-Conformational Traits Gentle pecking would be considered a positive trait, as this activity indicates curiosity, friendliness and calmness. An exception is hard or violent pecking mischievously at the ears and eyes, etc. of the judge or participant. This should be grounds for down grading. Minor flare-ups of a raised neck, neck feathers and hissing toward…
Read MoreGeneral Emu Fact Sheets
The following two printable general emu fact sheets provide a factual overview of the emu. Including anatomy, chicks, meat, eggs, feathers, leather, fat and oil. These sheets were created for teachers, but are relevant to anyone seeking more general information about emus. Facts for the Teacher, print the pdf brochure Facts for the Teacher about…
Read MoreGuidelines for Sexing Emus
Also see the full printable Guidelines for Sexing Emus FACTS FOR THE FARMER Guidelines For Sexing Emus SEXING EMU It is difficult to tell the difference between the sexes from 3 to 14 months because the growth rate of the sexual organs is nonexistent, often causing mistakes in gender identification. The sexual organs enlarge…
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