How much does it cost to raise an emu?

An emu chick costs around $3,000 to $4,000 per chick if having the age of three to four months. While a seven days old emu chick costs around $1,000 per chick but finding a chick of this age is a bit difficult.

How many acres do you need for an emu?

Many breeders house pairs in 1000 square feet of space per pair of emu. An acre of land can house about 10 pairs with room to roam. Emus do pair up during the breeding season and breeders have more success letting the emu choose their mates to make production more successful.

Are emu hard to raise?

When it comes to raising emus, fencing may be your biggest expense. Emus are big birds—usually 110 to 150 pounds! —but they’re docile and can make great pets or livestock. To keep them, you’ll need tall wire fences with openings that the emus can’t get their heads stuck in, such as no-climb horse fencing.

Are emus good farm animals?

Emus tend to be curious and usually docile and non-aggressive toward people, especially if handled from birth. They can make very unique pets, as well as easy-to-handle livestock.

How much does an emu eat per day?

1 1/2 pounds
An adult emu will eat an average of 1 1/2 pounds of ground or pelleted feed per day. They will eat less if they are allowed to “graze” all day long with feed available to them at all times. It is not advised to keep emus with other poultry.

How much does an emu chick cost?

Our price for a 1 week old emu chick is $85.00. The price goes up per week after that (see chart below). We do recommend the 3 month old chicks since, most “problems” show up before this age. Their price would be $145.00.

Can emus live in cold weather?

These birds can withstand our winters, but you must provide a dry shelter that keeps the birds out of the wind and moisture.

What is the lifespan of an emu?

They are cream-coloured with dark brown stripes. The colouration helps to camouflage them from predators. Wild Emus can live for 5 to 10 years.

How many eggs does an emu lay per year?

Emu lay eggs in the winter months, usually between November and March. Eggs are laid every 3 or 4 days, with an average of 30 eggs laid per season. Some may produce up to 50 eggs per season. The incubation period for emu eggs is 46 to 56 days with an average of 50 days.