Rhea's

[raph]

What are rheas like as pet's, how much space do they need? And how much do they cost in feed, per week?

 

[chickenfreak101]

Never had em, but I understand they are more flighty than emus and ostriches. I don't think they are "good pets" They require a good owner that can support their needs.(Probably not me.)

 

[casuarius]

They arent great "pet" pets, they dont like to be touched even after being hand raised. The males get very aggressive during breeding season and can lay a nasty bite someone. The tamer the males are, the worse they are because they have no fear. If you have a large grassed pasture, then they are very cheap to feed because they graze and eat alot of vegetation. They are probably the cheapest to care for of the Ratites.

 

[moonjelly]

I guess it depends on your definition of good pets. I have several animals that I can't handle that I still consider good pets. But that's definitely not for everyone.

 

[nelmsy]

I am getting some and wondered what I need to get before they arrive

 

[nelmsy]

Hi I was wondering if you could help me
I am planning on getting rheas but I wanted to know what I need to get before they arrive
What food do they need ?
What shelter ?
Man I safe to go near them ?
How do I move them ?

 

[fusilierphil]

My advice would to be get them young about 5/6 weeks old no more than 3 but no less than that keep them in a small shed under a heat lamp feeding them on chick crumb and finely chopped greens letting them out in an enclosed penn for a few hours a day

 

[maranfarmer563]

Did you get rheas? How are they?

 

[sd-eddie]

I need rheas kinda want the lesser or Darwin ( the smaller type) , I'm in San diego any one got some hatched or if I can be next in line?
Or if there are dawrf emus or ostrich .
I would want two females and one male..

I have a few long 60-150' runs, would these large birds do good with a pig or do they like being alone?
And what breeds do not jump 7' fences?