Emu farming, which is growing in the United States, Australia is gaining in popularity in India as well, and many should take it as an alternative to cash crops.
Emu is basically from Australia & is stated to be the second-largest living member of the ratite family of flightless birds. The demand for emu is said to be growing as the bird has "100 per cent utility' in terms of market value.
Its meat, skin and oil command a high market value & should take up emu farming on a commercial scale. It will need about half- acre of farm/ land for about 40 emus to be installed and a fully automatic incubator and hatchery equipment for rearing the birds, which are in great demand. Market price of Emu birds is almost Rs. 5,000 each.
The chick survival rate is high since no diseases have been diagnosed as common to the species.
From about 10 inches at birth, a fully-grown emu could be six-foot tall and weigh 45 to 50 kg. It can adapt well to different temperatures and lives on a simple diet but drinks plenty of water. The typical emu feed is essentially a maize-based combination, and each bird eats about 800 grams a day.
An emu may start laying eggs as early as 18 months. However, egg laying normally begins at two to three years and continues till 26 to 35 years. The bird's lifespan is about 40 years. It needs 49 to 54 days of incubation. The emu's meat is also in demand and is sold for Rs. 450 a kg.
Emu pronounced as E-moo if you are from the United States or E-mew if you are from Australian. These birds were hatched in the states, so they are called by E-moo.
The emu is originally from Australia and is in the ratite family of birds. There are only 5 birds in the ratite family, the ostrich, emu, cassowary, rhea and kiwi. Ratite is from the Latin meaning raft. This is because of their breastbone, which is flat. There is no breast meat like on a chicken, which has a keel type breastbone. Because of this flat breastbone, ratites do not fly. They have no muscles to support the wings.
When it is about 1 year old, it'll be between 5 1/2 to 6 feet tall and weigh between 80 to 100 pounds. A mature bird, several years old, may weigh up to 150 pounds.
Emus have 3 color stages. It begins with stripes, from the time it's hatched, till it reaches 3 months of age. By the time it's 4 months old it will be a chocolate brown. At 1 year it will begin to change color again, with the neck losing feathers.
The neck will become bluish to indigo and the feathers will be mottled. There is no color difference between the males and females. At 17 months emus can breed. However, many wait until they are 3 year olds. The average female, now this is a nationwide average, will lay 32 eggs in a breeding season. Breeding season lasts about 6 months - October through March.
Emu meat is an ideal source of protein. It is a red meat that is low in cholesterol and high in protein as compared to beef or pork, with fat content comparable to chicken or turkey. Emu oil naturally reduces inflammation, retards wrinkles, softens the skin and is also hypoallergenic. Emu feathers are used in the fashion industry because of their beautiful and unique two feathers per quill formation. Golden Eggs EMU Farm is an eminent producer of Emu Birds, Emu Oil, Emu Leather, Emu Eggs, Emu Meat, etc. Owing to the 100% utility in terms of market value of the Emu bird, Emu farming is gaining popularity in India, and is being taken as an alternative to cash crops. We are also a renowned service provider offering Emu Farm Development and Training Emu Farm Professionals.
EMU Product Range....
Golden Eggs EMU Farm is a renowned producer of the following EMU products:-
• Emu Birds
• Emu Oil
• Emu Leather
• Emu Eggs
• Emu Meat.
Services Offered....
Marginal land not suited for crops can be utilized for Emu Farming. Emu ranching is an efficient, environmentally conscious way to raise livestock. Emu Farming is not as labour intensive as other traditional livestock. Emu can be raised as an additional farm enterprise to what is currently being done. Golden Eggs EMU Farm is a distinguished service provider offering all kinds of assistance in relation to Emu Farming. These can be enlisted as follows:
• Emu Farm Development
• Training Emu Farm Professionals.
Specialized Features of Our Products
• One of the most remarkable attributes of our Emu oil is the effectiveness it has in comforting stiff muscles and joints. The fact that it is natural and has the ability to provide relief without any known side effects provides a tremendous advantage over other drug related products. It is very popular for its unique, anti-aging elements
• Our supple, beautiful and exquisitely detailed, Emu leather products are a preferred choice of many top fashion designers. They are known for their exceptionally durability
• The Emu meat produced by our company is 98% fat free
• Our beautiful Emu eggs are ideal for many types of arts and crafts such as: etching, carving, painting, decorating, etc.
Quality
Quality is foremost to all the activities at Golden Eggs EMU Farm. It is therefore, our primary commitment to provide quality Emu eggs at cost effective prices. To achieve the highest standards of quality, we undertake stringent quality control measures at all level of the process. A very congenial & healthy environment is provided to the Emu birds so that they remain healthy. All the Emu eggs are blown, cleaned & deodorized. Every product is carefully checked and only after proper inspection, they are dispatched to the market.
Strength
Golden Eggs EMU Farm is committed to provide the best products and services to our valued clients. Our team comprises of qualified veterinarians and trained professionals who have years of experience behind them. We have installed a fully automatic incubator and hatchery equipments for rearing the birds. Our management ensures that our warehousing facilities are in perfect condition so that the safety and hygiene of the products is not compromised. The professionals work proactively to improve the quality of our services in order to offer our customers the highest level of quality that they demand.
