Are these emu eggs fertile? Hatchalong

[CluckNDoodle]

Did I mention that it’s killing me inside while I sit at work knowing there could be a little emu chick in the incubator?

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Aren't you sick or something? I think you need to go home...

 

[TinyRaptorDodos]

Once upon a time… my now husband surprised me with two emus. An unrelated, potential breeding pair. This was after two failed, sad, expensive hatching attempts on shipped eggs from Texas.

Willy - female
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Goose - male
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After being raised in the house for as long as possible. (My daughter slept and cuddled with them every night. With diapers on their butts of course…) They then grew up with a large, growing flock of other birds in a one acre section of our property. This is my “bird area”.
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A lot of aerial predators would take my chickens. Almost pluck them off one day/bird at a time. But as the emus grew, their size would ward off some of the sky jerks.
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They don’t particularly care about or for the chickens, but they get along very well. The turkeys on the other hand love the emus. Almost like they thought they were similar in a way.
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I started to notice the changes as they matured. Their fluffy, crazy hairdos started to fade and show the gorgeous blue hues on their heads.
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In Septemberish of this year the drumming and booming started. You could hear Willy while in the house an acre away. The sound is amazing to hear. Goose would just grunt. Almost like he’s coughing in emu noises. They started to display in October and that’s when I had a sneaky suspicion I could get those emerald eggs this winter…
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Of course a female turkey is not far away. Cookie Monster follows the emus everywhere.
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My suspicions were on target! Last Saturday December 4th I found an egg in their bed the noises I made were pretty ridiculous. But was excited since we weren’t sure if there would be eggs this season. They’re both under 2 years old. I’m going to guess they’re comfortable and mature enough to do the deed.
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Then got home from work yesterday (Friday December 10th) and found another.
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But now there is a dilemma… I don’t have a good incubator. Have the good ol’ yellow top that works “ok”. It’s now sanitized and warming up. 2nd Thermometer is calibrated and checked.
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I decided against skipping my mortgage payment and buying a Brinsea cabinet or a Sportsman. Being a responsible adult sucks sometimes!

There are no turners for this incubator that can turn emu eggs, but just purchased a roller turner that I might be able to modify. Maybe. My schedule does not allow hand turning, as everyone in the house is gone from 7am to 5pm.
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This is supposed to be delivered to my work Tuesday, which means the eggs can go in Tuesday evening.

It was 6 days between each egg. Maybe she’ll speed it up and could put another in? Who knows! But just going to give it a shot. Wouldn’t mind some babies running around

To be continued…

Wow! I know an emu but I’ve never seen an emu egg! They’re gorgeous!
Good luck with the eggs!

 

[ShannonsChimkens]

Aren't you sick or something? I think you need to go home...

Yes yes, I’m feeling a bit warm

 

[ShannonsChimkens]

If I had one of these I believe I'd never let it touch the ground. I'd carry it everywhere like sweet heavy baby.

The urge to hug squeeze and kiss it would be too much. It would just have to live in the house.

So when are you getting emus?

Let me help you

 

[Painted Calls]

So when are you getting emus?

Let me help you

This is how Call ducks started! Ughhhhhh

I really do want some. A pen for emus would be slightly larger than my extension for more Calls.

How much space does one need? Do they need company?

Don't answer those questions. *I do not need emus yet*

 

[ShannonsChimkens]

This is how Call ducks started! Ughhhhhh

I really do want some. A pen for emus would be slightly larger than my extension for more Calls.

How much space does one need? Do they need company?

Don't answer those questions. *I do not need emus yet*

Hehehe

They start out nice and small. Kind of like giant almonds with legs. So you’ll have time to get their pen ready. Mine are in a 1 acre area and it’s plenty of space for them. I’m sure they would love more, but my fencing isnt set up yet.

You need two emus. They require company from their own kind. They are very easy to care for. Easier than goats.

 

[Diane H]

Easier than goats....???
Husband says he wants goats...
But no emus....

Thank you for that valuable information

 

[TheOddOneOut]

When is the first due to hatch???

 

[LavenderDaFlerf]

When is the first due to hatch???

2/2-2/4. There could be babies tomorrow!

 

[muddy75]

So when are you getting emus?

Let me help you

me me me!!!!!! Pick me!!!!