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How big are emu chicks?
Newly hatched emu chicks are relative large for birds. They tend to be about five inches tall and weigh somewhere around two pounds.
Are emu chicks are striped for camouflage?
Emu chicks have stripes for camouflage and protection. The stripes of a young emu chick make it much harder for a predator to detect in grassland and open bushland, which is the emu's natural habitat.
Which emu parent raises the chicks?
It is the male emu which builds the nest and incubates and raises the chicks.
How much price of emu chicks in India?
15000 INR for 3 months old pair
Weight of an emu?
An adult emu weighs between 30 and 45 kilograms (66 - 99 pounds), with the female usually slightly heavier than the male.The emu is lighter than its closest living relative, the Southern Cassowary.
How long does it take for a baby emu to hatch?
Male emus care for the young chicks for 4-5 months. The female emu has no part in raising the chicks.
What is natural camouflage for an Emu?
An emu's shaggy feathers are various shades of brown and grey. While this would not seem natural camouflage, the emu blends in surprisingly well with its open bushland and grassland habitat. Emu chicks are striped yellow and brown. The stripes of a young emu chick make it much harder for a predator to detect in grassland and bushland.
How long do emu chicks take to hatch?
Between 48 to 52 weeks
Does a emu actually feed its young or do they get their own from the ground?
The emu does not feed its young, but it does teach them how to find their own food on the ground. Like chicken, emu chicks are quite advanced when they hatch.
Does the emu male keep the egg warm?
Yes. The male emu builds the nest, and incubates the eggs. Once the female emu lays her eggs, she has nothing more to do with them. The male looks after the young chicks once they hatch. Once emu chicks are old enough, they forage along side their father, seeking food such as insects, and fresh vegetation.
What are baby emus?
Baby emuA young emu is called a chick or hatchling
Who takes care of the kiwi egg?
The male emu builds a nest and incubates the eggs laid by the female. He also raises the chicks.
