Emus

The ostrich and the cassowary would be the most emu-like ratites. The only other two ratites are the rhea and the kiwi.

If the baby emu has a permanently splayed leg, then it has formed that way as a result of being sat on too hard, for too long, by the parent emu. There is nothing that can be done to correct this, but if the bird can still move around, it will learn to adapt.

The Australian Aborigines used emu oil for ousands of years, gaining numerous benefits, and some of these have carried over into modern times. Emu oil is a strong source of Oleic acid, which is one of the best fatty acids. Research has proven that oleic acid is important for a healthy heart diet and has a beneficial effect on cardiovascular disease. It helps to regenerate skin cells, while also having anti-inflammatory effects, and offering long lasting state of pain relief in the affected area.

Recent research and laboratory testing from Adelaide University has shown that emu oil can enhance the repair of the bowel lining and intestines of patients who suffer from intestinal ulcers resulting from chemotherapy.

Research has also shown benefits of emu oil in reducing scars and speeding the healing process; reducing irritation caused by eczema; assisting hair regrowth; and as a skin moisturiser. See the related link below on Emu oil research for more details.

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because the chicken egg is much smaller than the emu egg . and ask jeeves cuz i dont know haha because the chicken egg is much smaller than the emu egg . and ask jeeves cuz i dont know haha speaking from having experience raising chickens they take less time because the yolk takes less time to develop into a chick unlike a emu their eggs are ten time bigger so the egg needs more time to hatch

Your emu should be vaccinated for mesogenic Newcastle and LPAI; otherwise a general overview of the animal by a veterinarian will be fine unless your emu gets sick. Unfortunately, there are no medications currently licensed for use in emus in the United States, so the medication selection to treat an illness is very limited.

Emu eggs are about 13cm x 9cm in size, and have a capacity which is the equivalent of 10-12 chicken eggs.

They are dark green in colour. The curious thing about emu eggs is revealed when they are etched. Etching uncovers layers of different colours, ranging between dark shades, light shades and some in-between hues.

In Australia there are no birds that are taller than emus and unable to fly, but the southern cassowary is a flightless bird which is heavier than an emu.

No. Although both emus and ostriches are ratites,flightless birds having certain similar characteristics, they are from different parts of the world. Emus are native to Australia and ostriches are native to Africa.

Generally, emus are shy and, in their natural state, will avoid human contact. However, like many living creatures, they can become aggressive when defending their young.

They can. There is unlikely to be any clash between them, as long as there are plenty of trees and undregrowth for the pheasants.

Emus spend much of their time curiously pecking at items on the ground in their quest to find something edible.

It is the male emu which builds the nest and incubates and raises the chicks.

It takes exactly 8 weeks for a emu egg to hatch, & they should be incubated at a steady temp of 96-97 degrees. If incubated at a higher temperature, the chicks will have trouble getting out of the egg. This is because the egg shell hardens.

Because emu oil has anti-inflammatory properties, some people have found that it can help ease the pain of conditions like shingles.

Yes.

Emus are omnivores, and they will eat anything that is remotely edible, including some things which are not. They are very curious birds that will try almost anything, using their large beaks to peck at and pick up food.

Commonly, they eat insects, caterpillars, grubs and other invertebrates; seeds, nuts, flowers, fruits, young leaves and other plant parts; lizards, other small animals and even animal droppings. They do not eat dry grasses or older leaves, even if that's all that is available to them. They are more likely to move on to other food sources.

Emus also swallow quite large stones and charcoal to help them digest their food.

"Emu" is the full form of the bird's name.

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The kudu does not lay eggs. Kudus are mammals and give birth to live young, while emus and rheas are flightless birds that lay eggs. Mammals typically do not lay eggs, instead, they give birth to live offspring.

Being very curious birds, emus will chase after almost anything that moves.

Male and female emus pair up in the summer months of December and January. The male builds a nest in a shallow depression in the ground, lining it with bark, grass, twigs, and leaves.

During mid Autumn and early winter (April through to June), the female lays up to 8-10 large, thick-shelled dark green eggs, and sometimes the nests contain the eggs of several females. The male incubates the eggs, during which time he does not eat, drink, or pass any waste matter, surviving only on accumulated body fat. The male stays on the nest twenty-four hours a day, standing only every couple of hours to turn the eggs.

It takes between 56-60 days for the eggs to hatch. The chicks, which are distinctly striped and unique in appearance, stay with the father for 5-7 months.

Young emus reach sexual maturity between 2 and 3 years of age. The average lifespan of emus can be 10 to 20 years.

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Emus move on to wherever the food is. Whilst they eat almost anything edible, in the wild they will not eat mature leaves or plants, or dry grass. Rather than eat these foods, they will move on. Emus move in a random fashion, not be any particular migration pattern. They possess a sixth sense about where the food source will be plentiful. One theory is that they can "feel" the vibrations of a thunderstorm, and so move into that area where the rain will have replenished the food sources.