Hello members of BYC,
I'll just preface this post by saying I'm currently not in the position to get an Emu yet due to lack of space and proper fencing. I have been following certain hatch threads for quite some time and understand that I currently would be unable to house one, however that will hopefully change in the foreseeable future and for now I am just looking for information on this topic.
I am wondering just how much an emu's temperament and behaviour will be affected by hatching the emu yourself and having it imprint on you right out of the egg, versus adopting a chick at a very young age.
From what I've been reading up on, they will be rather tame raised from a young age, but I was wondering about the overall effects and if anyone would have any experience they could contribute on this topic.
Thanks in advance fellow emu enthusiasts!
I'll just preface this post by saying I'm currently not in the position to get an Emu yet due to lack of space and proper fencing. I have been following certain hatch threads for quite some time and understand that I currently would be unable to house one, however that will hopefully change in the foreseeable future and for now I am just looking for information on this topic.
I am wondering just how much an emu's temperament and behaviour will be affected by hatching the emu yourself and having it imprint on you right out of the egg, versus adopting a chick at a very young age.
From what I've been reading up on, they will be rather tame raised from a young age, but I was wondering about the overall effects and if anyone would have any experience they could contribute on this topic.
Thanks in advance fellow emu enthusiasts!