Female Emu being mean

[BearsHoney]

We have 3 emu that have been together since hatching that we think are 1 female and 2 males that are currently about 21 months. The Female has started being mean to one of the males. They have 2 -3 acres to explore and a large enclosed area at night. My husband is worried she is really going to to hurt one of the boys. She chases him and pecks his feathers. What can/should we do? They also live with three pigs and she is only mean to the one boy.

 

[sourland]

I know little about Emus. I do think they start breeding this time of year Is it possible that she has paired with the one male and now wants the other male out of 'their' territory?

 

[BearsHoney]

I know little about Emus. I do think they start breeding this time of year Is it possible that she has paired with the one male and now wants the other male out of 'their' territory?

Definitely possible! I just don’t know how to stop her.

 

[tranquiliti]

Post in thread 'Our newest adventure, EMU's!'
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/our-newest-adventure-emus.1677000/post-28837208

 

[tranquiliti]

Definitely possible! I just don’t know how to stop her.

I posted a link to another thread above, which made me think that separating some of the birds could be an option. Good luck!