Emu Birds For Sale In South Africa
What is Emu Birds ?
The emu is the second-tallest living bird after its ratite relative the ostrich. It is endemic to Australia where it is the largest native bird and the only extant member of the genus Dromaius.
Emu Birds For Sale In South Africa
Emu Birds for sale in Glencoe, kzn – Drakensberg South ; Gauteng – Boksburg · R100 ; Gauteng – Pretoria · R300 ; Western Cape – Cape Town · R350 ; Gauteng · R549.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an emu bird cost?
An emu yearling pair costs around $11,000 to $19,000 for sexed pairs. This costs around $5,500 to $9,500 per yearling of emu for a single bird.
Do you get emus in South Africa?
There are already an estimated 7 000 emus in SA, and the SA Emu Association (SAEA) has been established to promote a sustainable, economically viable emu industry through cooperation between all stakeholders.
How much land do you need per emu?
Because emus love to jump and run (they tend to be silly at all stages of life), the more space to roam, the better. Many breeders house pairs in 1000 square feet of space per pair of emu. An acre of land can house about 10 pairs with room to roam.
Are emus easy to raise?
When it comes to raising emus, fencing may be your biggest expense. Emus are big birds—usually 110 to 150 pounds! —but they’re docile and can make great pets or livestock. To keep them, you’ll need tall wire fences with openings that the emus can’t get their heads stuck in, such as no-climb horse fencing.
How long can emus live?
In the wild emus live 5-10 years, but in captivity they may live 35 years.
How many eggs do emu lay a year?
Emu lay eggs in the winter months, usually between November and March. Eggs are laid every 3 or 4 days, with an average of 30 eggs laid per season. Some may produce up to 50 eggs per season. The incubation period for emu eggs is 46 to 56 days with an average of 50 days.
Do emus need to be in pairs?
The only two that are a bit wild are Marco and Polo but when they are together, they are more comfortable around people. One way to get them used to you is to constantly have them eat out of your hands. When raising emus, you must have at least two. They are very sociable creatures and need a buddy.
Do emus eat snakes?
Emus are faster and more nimble than they look and are able to catch rodents and other small mammals as well small lizards, snakes and other reptiles. They also consume a vast range of insects and arthropods. In fact, they’ll eat any non-poisonous meat.
Can emus live in cold weather?
These birds can withstand our winters, but you must provide a dry shelter that keeps the birds out of the wind and moisture.
Do emus like water?
Emus love the water, and are surprisingly good swimmers. When bathing, they don’t splash themselves using their wings as other birds do.
Why do farmers keep emus?
One of the biggest benefits of raising emus is that their functionality means there’s very little waste, with the feathers, leather, oil, meat, and eggs making them one of the most versatile birds you could invest in.