OH yeah, even though I have two refuges that will take him, neither of them will capture and transport him... that is up to me. If I can get him there they will take him. I need an enclosed trailer. Then I can gradually move his feeding spot closer and closer to the trailer, and then finally...
My local feed store informed me that Emu's used to be a fad in these parts. Big business would pay $20,000 a peace to put on their property. They were so popular that Emu hatcheries sprang up, which reduced the price, somewhat. Then the fad went away, the hatcheries could no longer make money...
one post mentioned grapes and boy did he love those... I also gave him what's called Chicken Scratch. I can't feed him everyday, but every few days I give him something... especially ahead of cold weather. He does not appear to be owned, and could leave this pasture at anytime.
I have been in contact with two different refuges that are more than happy to help me out. However, the Emu might not be lost as I thought... One refuge informed me that ranchers will purchase Emus to help fend off coyotes... so I may just be in his territory. We are talking to the land owners...
Thank you... I gave him some pellets that are high in protein that I have for my cows. He came right up to me to eat some, but he didn't eat as much as i thought he would... maybe he's not starving. He is running around in an area where farmers put stuff out for their cattle. He has many square...
For some reason this site popped up when I asked the internet what Emus eat. Then I saw some other posts about Emus, so here I go also...
An Emu just wandered into my yard in southern Texas. What do they eat, please?