Emu Birds

Having a pet around can make your life a lot better. There’s something about bonding with an animal and taking care of it that just makes your days more meaningful. Most of us are dog or cat people, but birds and exotics are popular with some folks. And then some folks want exotic birds. Big […]

If you ever thought about raising poultry, chances are pretty good you look hard at chickens. Everyone does. But if you’re near a body of water or if you just want to be different, maybe ducks, geese or even turkeys are more your speed. For some of us, these common birds just won’t do it.

Comparing a chicken to an emu is something of a David and Goliath story. But ultimately both are still birds: They have similar diets, similar routines, and similar social structures. Emus are just a heck of a lot bigger! And, of course, both species lay eggs… But let me tell you, emu and chicken eggs,

No matter what sort of poultry you own, you can always look forward to getting a bounty of fresh eggs… Chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys; they all lay eggs that make for good eating, and the right breed can lay an awful lot of them. But what if you have a different kind of bird? Something

Emus are just about the coolest birds ever. That’s a scientific fact, and I’m standing by it. You want a source? My source is that I made it up, but it’s still true These giant, flightless birds are undeniably charming, and watching them sprint around at nearly 6 feet tall and weighing over a hundred

As surprising as it might be to Americans, emus are turning into big business. Part of this is due to a recent surge in popularity on social media, but also because as far as poultry goes, they have tons of benefits. Emus produce many products, and not just eggs and meat: their oil, skins and

Emus are turning into big business in the United States, with more and more emu farms popping up regionally every quarter. These exotic birds are massive, and they can also make some massive profits since their meat, eggs, feathers, skins, and oils are all valuable. But compared to taking care of chickens, ducks, or even

If you keep poultry, be they ducks or chickens, you already know that you get eggs in every color of the rainbow depending on what breed you have. You’ll get white and off-white, pale yellow, taupe, tan, blue, green, and every shade of brown. It’s a wonderful sight to see when you are collecting eggs

Emus are turning into big business in America, with more and more people raising them as profitable livestock or even as pets. Emus produce all kinds of products, including eggs, feathers, and leather but also emu oil, which is used in countless remedies and cosmetics, and other products besides. But, most kinds of poultry are

If you’ve been paying any attention to social media, homesteading circles, or even the news in some places, you’ve probably seen that emus are suddenly all the rage. Why? I don’t know, but I don’t think it’s “just a fad,” either. They are coming on in a big way here in the US, with people