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EMU FACTS
- World’s 2nd largest living bird from Australia with three toes and can run about 35 mph.
- Life expectancy is 25-30 years old.
- Average size of an adult emu is 5 - 6 feet tall & weighing about 125 lb.
- Adults eat 1 1/2 - 2 pounds of formulated feed per day per bird.
- Emu are highly adaptable & are being raised in most every state in the United States.
- In colder climates, adequate shelter is necessary for all ages. Shelter is important for emu chicks.
- Emu are usually paired, 1 male to 1 female. Trios & colony breeding show successful results.
- Breeding begins at about 2 yrs of age & can produce for over 25 yrs.
- The laying season varies - usually takes place from Nov - May.
- Females average. 20- 40+ eggs per laying season.
- Fertility rates average 85% - 100%.
- Eggs weigh approx. 500 - 700 grams each.
- Incubation period for an emu egg is 48 - 52 days.
- Emu eggs are dark opaque green & are about 5” long.
- Commodities from the emu are: meat, oil, leather, eggshells, and feathers
- The emu industry has changed from the breeding market to the commercial market.
- Yearling emu are processed between 12 - 15 months of age.
- The yield of an emu is approx. 25 - 35 lb. of meat, 5 - 8 sq. ft. of hide, 1-2 gallons of oil, & 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 lb. of feathers.
- Emu meat is a heart-healthy red meat - high in protein & iron,& low in fat & cholesterol.
- Emu oil is long known for its anti-inflammatory, healing, and skin penetrating properties.
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