They are so big now...nearly taller than me...WOW...Is it really possible that in less than 5 months those little buggers have grown from the size of a small cat to the my height? Yes, it must me because I can see them. Interestingly, they've become so tame they will eat lettuce out of the palm of my hand and drink out of the hose. Have you ever seen a sparrow take a bath in a fountain? Picture a Big Bird bathing in a wading pool...and you can't help but laugh. These gentle giants go through a wading pool every few months. With their raptor claws they puncture holes in the plastic pools as they flick water on each other.
Beyond loving water, they are curious. So curious, I have to becareful with what they do, They will stick their heads through the fence and peck our German Shepard. I'm hoping someday she doesn't decide to have Emu for lunch.They chase anything that moves, peck anything that looks edible and pluck feathers from their roomate Turkeys. They are ravenous eaters consuming the occasional bug, lizard, leaf, and numerous mushy fruits. Yet, No livestock dealors in my area carry the Emu food...so I have to mix my own... here is the recipe...
Emu Chow
2 bags Turkey Finisher
2 bags Chicken Scratch
1 bag Dog Food
Pour together, mix well...and Enjoy...
And Trust me they enjoy it along with 2 Turkeys, 20 Chickens, half a dozen dove and a few blackbirds...what a manegerie...I have...The expense is the worst....50 dollars a month...ugh! But I believe its worth it...Goodnight Cyberspace, Keep Happy, Healthy and Friendly
3 comments:
What? You raise emus? You lucky thing. But, you're not going to EAT them, are you?
Kat
yes, me! wow what a project you have there ... i'm totally fascinated. please take some pics soon and post them up, can't wait to see the mighty birds!
Oh yeah, I remember you posting about getting Emu's. Damn, you must have a huge back yard LMAO!!
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