emus and petting zoo

[PamelaKGlickman]

Do you think a female Emu or for that matter any emu if we raised it from a baby can beloose in a corral with a miniature horse, miniature cow, miniature lamb and sheep. We do petting zoos for children and also animal therapy. We do have a large chicken coop but I think too small for an emu. Are emus nasty or can they be raised to be gentle around children? How high do the corrals have to be so they can not jump out. Are they walkable on a leach? Sorry for silly questions but I would be first time owner.
Pam in San Diego

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! You might like to post the questions on the Emu forum where more of the Emu people hang out www.backyardchickens.com/f/49/ostriches-emu-rheas

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us! X2 the above. I know not-a-thing about emus. Except that they are cute. And lay nice eggs...

We have quite a few emu owners and breeders on site, they will be happy to advice you. Enjoy the site!

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

I know nothing about them either other than they look like a lot of fun to own!

Definitely stop by the Emu thread that Kelsie has left for you. Welcome to our flock!

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

I do not think it would be wise to pen an Emu in with so many different animals. They are friendly, but can be quite easily startled, and sometimes hard on other animals. The folks in the Emu section will probably be very helpful to you.

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC! I agree with the above advice, sorry I don't know anything about Emus. Good luck to you.

 

[gander007]