Rearing

The Emu is a large, flightless bird from Australia. It is the second-biggest bird in Australia and the third-biggest bird in the world (only the ostrich and cassowary are bigger).

Some general information about Emu

(Source: Dr. Prakash, TNAU, Coimbatore)

General site requirements

Farm plan
Farm plans are required to suit each individual situation. When drawing up your plan, you will need to consult information (including any legal requirements and Codes of Practice) on stocking densities and the facilities needed to be incorporated into your plan. Ideas for your farm can also be gained by visiting other farms.

Facilities for the breeding and intensive rearing of emus will need to provide for egg handling and storage, incubation and hatching, plus a brooder house for chicks and rearing pens for young birds.

 The free-range breeding and rearing of emus will require extra pens to allow females to be removed while the male is sitting on eggs and to enable the broody male to be isolated from other birds. Interference by other emus can result in egg damage and chick loss. Under free-range systems, additional pens may be required so that the chicks remain isolated from other older birds.

(Source: http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/cps/rde/dpi/hs.xsl/27_2718_ENA_HTML.htm )