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I’m right there with ya, I love hearing the coyotes touch a wet nose to that net at night, they go yelping back where they came from :) I’m 1,000 times sure it’s more secure then any closed in coop!

I have a goose tractor for shade and nesting boxes, I keep them out on pasture full time encircled by electric poultry netting. If you are going to use an enclosed one and its only part time I would do at least 5x10

Looking to expand into emus and rheas. Obviously emu hatching eggs are readily available on ebay, i cannot however find any Rhea eggs. Anyone have any leads?

I also know a breeder in NC, Ryan at Misty Morning Ranch who is extremely helpful before and after. [email protected]

Chicken Grower feed in a pinch, although I am sure you have it sorted by now

Big bird and I!

They have not gotten out of the pallet fencing, at regular height as well. There seems to be a strong mental barrier to anything they can see. you can buy different types of wooden posts at Lowe's/Home Depot/ Tractor supply

I have a portion of fencing for my ostriches that is pallets as well

Actually there is a MUCH more cost effective way then the recommended woven wire. When I picked up my birds from the breeder I was FLOORED. All he had was split locust post, 2 posts high (maybe 4-5ft off the ground). He said in 5 years he's had zero issues. I ignored this and spent $$$$$$ on 6...

booooooo

Mine are very manageable all things considered, especially compared to cassowaries!

Hey Joel, I am in NC as well, started with ratites about a year ago and would love to network with ya!

I have Ostriches, and I know 2 other people in North Carolina do. I'm wondering who else in North America keeps them, I want to grow the industry here but we need some more interest! anyone out there?

he was right at 14 months

Yeah my Khaki Campbells started laying in the middle of winter! it was between 4-5 months old