Emus? Why?

[Pyxis]

emus cost quite a bit. I'm wondering where they get Emu oil from. Maybe afraid to find out

They're slaughtered for it. It's made from their fat.

 

[User395221]

Because they can run the pants off a kangaroo..

 

[Mrs. Light Sussex]

In Israel you need a special permit from the Israel Nature and Park Authority to raise them. You also need a permit to incubate their eggs.

 

[drumstick diva]

are they worried about possible feral colonies of Emus?

 

[Mrs. Light Sussex]

I don't know. I guess it fits in with the rest of the local laws which are extremely limiting when it comes to raising livestock.
For example it is illegal to raise more than 10 hens or to sell even a single egg! The law isn't enforced on backyard flocks, but I suppose it could be one day.

 

[Rondack]

Are they worth the money? Can you sell the chicks?

 

[m1chelle1]

Emu eggs can be made into art too. Plus, who doesn't think the dinosaur creatures are cute?

https://www.google.com/search?q=emu...WG0PbaAhVM2mMKHfc-DCQQsAQIKA&biw=1366&bih=673

 

[drumstick diva]

EMUS - why not!!

 

[Rondack]

Because they are so expensive....

 

[Hudson Honey]

Emus serve as a food source for eggs and meat, and their oil is collected for its health benefits, so they are commercially viable.

For us, they're pets,something different to explore, something unexpected, and something out of the ordinary. It's even a welcomed challenge. We just hatched two and have no idea what we're in for!