The Emu is a ratite, a flightless bird,
and is native of Australia. Emu's are related to other flightless birds such
as ostriches, cassowarries, New Guinea, Kiwi and rheas.
The emu was exported to the United States
in the 1930's. Today, emus are transitioning from a breeder industry to a commercial
industry. Their meat, oil, hide, feathers and other products are all in increasing
in demand. The increasing demand for Emu products makes it, livestock investment
opportunity of the nineties and beyond.
Indians are discovering the profit potential
of emus. With a little knowledge in Emu rearing, determination, some advice
from pioneers and technical guidence you can also realize these profits.
| Height
at birth : |
8
- 10 inches |
| Adult
Height : |
5
- 6 feet tall |
| Adult
weight : |
110
- 150 pounds |
| Color
: |
Black
and Brown |
| Health
: |
Generally
Robust, Hardy |
| Temperament
: |
Friendly,
Docile |
| Lifespan
: |
35years
(appro) |
| Breeding
Method : |
Mated
in pairs |
| Productive
years : |
Up
to 25 years |
| Eggs
per year : |
15
to 20 eggs in the first breeding
season, gradually increases upto 50-60 eggs in subsequent breeding seasons |
| Incubation
Period : |
48
- 52 days |
| Percentage
of eggs hatched : |
Approximately
80 percent |
Here
are a few basic facts about our favorite ratite;
