Emu nest found

[ES Emus]

Here's a picture of a new emu nest that I found along the inside of the fenceline. The male returned to it when he saw me taking pictures and immediately started picking up pine needles and placing them on top of the eggs to conceal it.

I will add more pictures as the number of eggs grows...

 

[sourland]

Is it normal for emus to breed this time of year?

 

[ES Emus]

Is it normal for emus to breed this time of year?

yes, usually November-February...

 

[sourland]

Wow, those are some durable eggs. Is there a 'magic number' that triggers the male to set? I know nothing about emus as you can probably tell.

 

[ES Emus]

Wow, those are some durable eggs. Is there a 'magic number' that triggers the male to set? I know nothing about emus as you can probably tell.

haven't figured that out yet! Females generally lay an egg every third day once they start laying.

 

[Tame Emu Guy]

'Magic number'? Last winter, I read somewhere it's five.

S.E.

 

[Tame Emu Guy]

E.S., this is great data. I am most interested. Look forward to updates.

(Because . . . last winter, when This Stuff was happening in World without Fences, I was completely baffled!!0

S.E.

 

[Poultry Couture]

They're cute!

 

[Calla]

Aren't they clever, to cover eggs ? hope you have many more. I watched Rosie, to cover her egg with hay.......with her feet lol
Good luck,

Calla

 

[arcy liger]

I like their colour.....