Most Americans pronounce emu as emoo, while Australians pronounce it emew.       Even though this debate has been going on for a long time, Liberty Mutual’s Lemu from the TV insurance ads, probably has a lot to do with how most Americans pronounce it.      Back when we first got our…

  What To Know Before You Buy Emus As A Business    1.) Have you researched available information on raising emus?    2.) Do you want to be involved full-time or will you hire someone to help?    3.) Have you prepared a Business Plan detailing costs and estimated return on investment over a 3-5 year period?    4.) Do you have the personal stamina and time to be involved in…

  Emu Egg Handbag The Most Expensive Handbag in the World, Made Out of a Bird Egg!   Handbags continue to serve as fashion labels, effusing a sense of luxury and sophistication.  Citing Women’s Wear Daily, myGEMMA, and Sotheby’s International Realty, this is the world’s most expensive handbag, showcasing premium prices and extraordinary features.   Debbie Wingham’s Upcycled…

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…