Emu Husbandry

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…

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…