rheas

[quackers57]

Hi was looking at getting some rheas and wanted to learn a bit more about them.e.g.food,hatching,breeding

 

[quackers57]

Anyone know anything about them.

 

[Calla]

Yes, bred loads and had them since 1992, get some eggs and find out...have lots of fun too.
Calla

My 1st babies, having siesta and waiting for tea.

 

[quackers57]

Thanks, they look lovely.

 

[Calla]

Have you tracked down any Rhea eggs yet ?

 

[Eliza1313]

I am interested in rheas also, but do not have the fencing for them yet. So it is a hobby that will have to wait until I am set up for them. Found a ranch in Texas that is selling pairs, I think for $250, High Country Ranch.

 

[quackers57]

Thanks, trouble is I'm in uk so its a bit to far. Any info bout them would be apreciated.

 

[sd-eddie]

I also am looking for lesser or Darwin rheas .. Got the run set up , but the seller I was waiting for had issues with there eggs , kinda glad I offered to pay more if they would incubate and hatch . As my incubator is well to small.


So I am indeed looking for 2 females and one male.. Or a few chicks and willing to travel far away from San Diego if the price is right.

 

[Calla]

Eddie...have you tried getting eggs from Patagonia ? It may not be too far from you, if they will post eggs.
They are like GOLDDUST here in UK
Calla

 

[sd-eddie]

I am unsure the regulations on importing them , and also I don't want to support people who sell wild eggs , tho I would enjoy helping a farmer in America.


As the back yard dream is a large flock of Shetland ducks in my pond and lesser rheas running around my orchard ..