Emu Farming - An Introduction

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Subphylum: Vertebrata
• Class: Aves
• Order: Struthioniformes
• Family: Dromaiidae
• Genus: Dromaius
• Species: Dromaius novaehallandae

History of Emu Bird:

• Emu includes in retoit group of birds
• It is the second largest bird in the world
• It is a non flying bird. It is second highest bird in world
• Emu is a national bird of Australia
• In 1975, considering the economic importance, the Australian Government started domesticating Emu birds by establishing big farms. This activity progressively spread in America, France and other European countries in the early eighties. It was reported in there are 10,000 Emu farms in America
• In 1993, an Emu association was established
• Emu activity has also spread in China, Malaysia and Korea
• In 1996, for the first time in India Emu farming started in India. Slowly it turns as a side business for Indian farmer
• It is clarified by the chief conservator of forest, Govt. of Pune that Emu is an exotic bird and it has not included in any of the schedules of wild life (protection) Act 1972
• The provisions of wild life protection act 1972 and rules including there under are not applicable for these birds. As such no permission from department is necessary for rearing, farming & selling of these birds

The Digestive system of Emu:

• The digestive system consist of 4 parts of stomach. Emu is a teeth less birds due to this they can’t chop the food
• The feed is directly comes in thin pouch like bag, which is called as crop, it is a first stomach of Emu
• Saliva present inside of stomach will mixed in feed. Feed becomes heavy & soft then it comes in second intestine called as proventriculus
• There is one more digestible juice present in proventriculus, which helps in digestion, after this the proventriculus, is directed towards broad & hard pouch like intestine that is called as gizzard. It also called as mixer. It grinds the feed.
• The half digested material comes in small intestine. Small intestine again converts in two ducts called as sica. Black colored liver is attached to backside of proventriculus. It consists of digestive green juice which again comes in small intestine & help in digestion. The half digested feed comes in pancreas & mixed with juice which is present in pancreas. Digested feed converted in blood, which gives to body by veins. Unwanted material comes toward the anus.

EMU Farming - An Introduction (Cont.)

Urinary System of Emu:

• The red-brown colored urinary bladder is attached inside the backbone
• Urine present in urine comes toward the urine pipe. There is another system for urination but urination & excretion happen one after another

Reproductive System of Emu:

• There is no genetic organ for identification of male & female birds
• After 6 weeks bunch of hair comes on head till male & female can not confirmed
• At the time of bird the sex can be determined by there width of gonopores with help of doctors

Male Bird:

• Male testes are attached near urinary system
• These are big, white colored follicles
• The whitish ducts are forward towards the gonopore is called as spermduct
• At the time of mating these sperms goes from spermduct & dispatched into body of female then it fertilized with ova of the female

Female Bird:

• Emu birds mature in 18 to 24 months
• They are fully matured in 2 to 2½ years
• Female give eggs between 3 to 5 days
• One female gives 8 to 10 eggs in 1st season
• Egg laying capacity increases per year
• Weight of egg is 400 gm to 700 gm
• Length of egg is 15 cm to 19 cm and diameter is 16cm to 18cm
• Egg laying season is from October to March. In this season female will lay eggs

What is Emu farming?

Emu farming is most convenient and profitable business. It is kind of farming where Emu birds are reared for their meat, eggs, nails, feather and oil. Emu farming is one of the fastest growing businesses in India. It is highly popular in Australia. Emu is a harmless bird, living on grains, cereals, pulses and grass. Its immune system is strong and hardly suffers from any diseases. As every part of the Emu is commercially precious therefore the bird is largely farmed. Emu has the ability to survive on extreme condition and they do not need any special accommodation for their stay. These birds can be reared in a limited place. Emu bird is non- violent bird and does not attack person during breeding period. It is an eco friendly and excellent business for anyone to earn hefty amount.

Steps Involved In Farming (Requirements)

• Compound must be of 50 ft × 150 ft. For 10 Pairs i.e. 50 ft is width & 150 ft is length
• Place must be dried
• Compound must be 7 to 8 ft in height
• Chain link must 2×2 inches
• Iron or cement pole must be use. they are in 8 ft height
• Poles must be in outside of compound
• Make shed inside of compound. It must be 15 ft × 30ft
• Feed & water shall be kept inside of shed
• Make sure that more murmur is present in farm
• Please make different compounds for different ages birds
• Female Bird will lay eggs in corners of compound .for it we should drop wooden powder or hay, on corners of compound due to which eggs do not break
• Compound must be cleaned daily by using some anti -bacterial
• No any one stone, shining stones, can be present in compound
• The chain link net must be 1 ft inside of earth
• Place climate should be calm & Silent
• Farm should be away about 500 meters from highways, godowns, common properties
• Farm should be ideally placed & away from the population & is Biosecure
• Farm Should not be near from any compost manure farm, wastage
• Compound making should be done after place visit done by company members.

How to care birds & what is feed of emu?

• Feed should given in the morning, midday & evening time
• Godrej Emu feed given to birds at morning & evening time
• In midday time, chopped green vegetables, cabbage, carrot, soybean, methi grass should be provided to birds
• Cleaned drinking water
• Excreta should clean from compound
• 300 gm to 500 gm feed given to 3 months chicks & after 5 months 700 gm to 900 gm feed should be given
• Water quality should be checked periodically & it the water is contaminated then it should be treated with any sanitizer
• Chlorinated water should be given

Emu Diseases:

1) Conjunctivitis: Some Emu suffers from conjunctivitis or other infections due to uncleaned water

Precaution: Do not give them uncleaned water for drinking

2) Leg Bend: It is due deficiency of calcium. Sometimes big stones & sand are present in farm make disturbance for Emu while running. It can make bird leg bend

Precaution: Please make farm stone less & sand less. Make sure that chain link net is not open. It should be 1 feet in earth. Any wire is not open by chain link

Technical Parameters:

• The Birds reach their full size by the end of first year
• They grow upto 5.5 To 6 feet with a weight of 40 Kg to 60 Kg
• Laying period is start after 18 months to 24 months
• Eggs laid during October to March. Eggs are dark bluish green in color with a weight of 400gm to 700 gm. A bird can lay 8 to 10 eggs in a first season.
• Incubation period is 50 to 52 days & newly hatched bird will be of 6-7” in height
• The life span of the bird is 35-40 years
• The productive economic life of the bird is 20 to 25 years

Why Preferred?

• Emu is a simple animal to farm and easy to manage
• Emu can survive in any climatic condition
• Emu is less prone to disease
• The bird required less space as compare to other animals or birds
• Emu proficiently convert feed to meat yielding 18 - 25 lbs. of premium meat at a processing age of one year, which allows a quick turn over of stock for the breeder
• The bird is widely preferred for oil, meat, leather, feathers, toenail and egg shells

Features of Emu Farming Business:

• Increase in Emu farms will increase Emu oil & Emu meat products
• It increases global market
• Emu Farming Business will increases farmers economics
• Whenever Emu Farming Business will increase various business markets like leather, decorative showpieces
• Emu Farming offers great scope & potential because of its supplementary income additional employment & simplicity in operation. Efficient Emu development can be achieved by promotions of small units in villages through a gamut of functions like dissemination of information & technology

Profit from Emu Farming Business: First profit of Emu farming business is their eggs. Following are the other reasons for Emu Farming popularity:

• Emu meat: It is rich in protein, vitamin C, iron and lower in cholesterol as compared to chicken. Emu flesh is pulpy and has 98% fatty portion.
• Emu oil: It contains natural anti-inflammatory properties and widely used for curing muscle pain, joint pain, arthritis. It is also used for reducing skin allergies like eczema, psoriasis and acne
• Emu egg: Emu egg is rich source of protein and equivalent to 8-12 medium chicken eggs
• Emu egg shell: The shells are widely used for decoration purpose
• Emu skin and feather: Emu skin is soft and can be decorated with variety of colors. Emu feathers have most importance in fashion, art & craft industries. It is used in makings of pads, dusters & masks

Emu Associations

• 1989: Emu Association in America
• 1991: First Emu Farmers Union (ERI)
• 1992: First Emu Oil Product in America
• 1992: First Training & Education
• 1995: USDA, Granted
• 1995: First exhibition of emu oil uses
• 1996: Mr. Reddy’s First Emu Farming Project in Andhra Pradesh of India
• 1998: Granted In National Poultry Improvement Plan
• 2000: American Emu Oil Entry in Australia by Olympic Plays
• 2001: First exhibited research paper & business rules of AEA
• 2002: National Emu Week of Nine days Meeting of Emu Farmers
• 2003: First Emu Oil Company, 29 Sept. Health Renu Medical Industry
• 2007: First established Emu Sahayak Kendra in India.

•  IT IS NOT AN INVESTMENT  IN "EMU REFUNDABLE PLAN.
• YOU HAVE TO BOOK  EMU BIRDS IN "EMU REFUNDABLE PLAN " FOR TAKING BONUS.
• IT IS AN SELSE PROMOTIONS  TECHNIQUES  BY GIVING YOU BONUS.
• BONUS WILL GIVE IN BETWEEN  100 TO 500 DAYS.
• BONUS IS  37,200/- PER PAIR.
  
• ALL  ECONOMIC BUSINESS IS DONE ONLY BY  CHEQUE OR D.D.
  
• COMPANY IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR GIVING YOU BONUS, NO ANY OTHER  PERSON  IS RESPONSIBLE FOR IT.