I don't think it's good to generalize behaviors when it comes to aggression based on a single experience. The adult hand raised emus I've been in contact with were quite friendly, even to me as a stranger. I think it's good to share and learn from others' experiences but not generalize emu...
I just purchased my first emu chick (3 months old) and I must say the friendship is AMAZING! They are much more endearing than any other bird I've owned. Follows me around like a puppy dog and easily handled and enjoys being pet. With the proper set up and lots of pasture space they are...
So I know there's virtually no visible differences in emu genders. Does anyone have any insight on how to sex young emu (5 months old) by physical traits or cloaca check?