Scattered Oaks Emu Farm

Scattered Oaks Emu Farm

Emus and Fertile Eggs

Allow us to introduce you to
Gypsy and Goliath.
Both birds, unrelated, were acquired as chick splits
on hatching contracts performed by our farm.
They represent just one
of many pairs
in our breeding program.

Here are a few facts about our favorite birds:

+Emus are unique, flightless birds, originating from Australia. They are classified as Ratites, along with their cousins, the Ostrich, Rhea, Cassowary and Kiwi, but have a much more docile temperament.

+Emu hatchlings are beige and brown striped, measuring approximately 8 inches tall. They start loosing their stripes around 2 to 3 months of age. As adults, they can reach 6 feet tall and have a life expectancy of 35 years.

+As chicks, there is little visible differences between males/females. As adults, you can tell gender by the noises they make. Females make a “boom, boom, boom” noise, by inhaling and exhaling an air sack located at their lower breast plate. The male, which has no air sack, makes a grunting noise similar to a hog. Males tend to be much more friendlier than females.

+Emus tend to reach maturity at 18 months of age, or as coming two year olds. 99% of the time, a female emu will not lay without being actively bred by a male emu. Emus tend to be monogamous in nature.

+Emus are seasonal layers; laying season in the U.S. generally runs from late October/early November through March. Females will lay a large, emerald green egg every three or four days. In the wild, the male incubates the eggs and cares for the chicks. Using an incubator, the most common setting is 97.5 degrees F, with a relative humidity of 30%. The incubation period is 50 days, give or take a day or two.

+Emu chicks should be brooded in the same manner as other fowl hatchlings.....fresh water, emu chick starter crumble, a heat source and clean brooding area. As chicks, they do require more brooding room than other fowl. Exercise (running) promotes strong legs in growing chicks.

+Emus are considered a totally marketable bird. Products from live birds include feathers, blown eggs, fertile eggs and chicks. Products from harvested birds include feathers, meat, hides, fat processed into emu oil and various other specialty items.

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Emu Chicks

Scattered Oaks Emu Farm
specializes in providing active,
healthy emu chicks.
We do not mass produce.
We select eggs from proven breeders
and hatch to fill pre-booked orders only.
We guarantee live delivery
on all shipped orders.

Our hatching program runs from the first of February through the first of May. We require a minimum purchase of four chicks on all shipped orders. We attempt to supply an equal number of males/females, all from unrelated breeders. If needed, we can provide some written instructions on chick care. Some restrictions on shipping destinations do apply. When inquiring about chicks, please provide your state and zip code.

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Fertile Emu Eggs

We offer fresh, fertile emu eggs for hatching from November through the first of March. Our eggs are gathered nightly to prevent invasion of bacteria. We ship clean, freshly laid eggs only. Eggs are carefully boxed in separate compartments to eliminate breakage. If needed, we can provide some written instructions on incubating emu eggs. Note that, while we guarantee fertility of eggs sold, we can not guarantee hatchability due to the various risks involved in egg management.

Learn More About Emus

We recommend “The Emu Farmer’s Handbook”, Volume I or II. Both books are 8” x 10” hardcovers, filled with loads of information regarding emu husbandry, detailed incubation techniques, farm management, emu anatomy, nutrition and chick care. Volume II also includes chapters on other ratites. We have these books in our inventory at reasonable prices.

If you might be interested in any of the above, please email us for current pricing and booking information. We are available to provide support before, during and after the sale.

Contact Information
Scattered Oaks Emu Farm
17771 FM 244
IOLA, TX 77861
Phone: (936) 394-5071
Email: patsy.fitchhand@verizon.net

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