Aborigines cannot be regarded as the first emu farmers, as their nomadic existence did not go hand in hand with emu farming. It is more they hunted emus, but did not farm them.
So, what does these Aborigines have used that are from emus? Click here to know more, "Aboriginal Use of Emus".
What benefits does the emu oil have?
At first Emus were exported to other countries only as attractions in zoos, but once word got out that these birds are a valuable source of Omega 3,6 and 9 commercial farming had its beginning.
Emus have been farmed commercially since 1989. Want to know more? Click here, "Emus Worldwide".
Do you understand more about these birds now?
One key performance indicator to keep an eye on is the number of eggs laid in a season.
Click "Emu Eggs - The First Stage Of Production" for a few tips on the production of emu eggs.
How many young emu birds do you think, survive till adulthood?
Emu eggs are essentially the backbone of an emu farming venture. In order to be profitable, the breeding emu birds need to lay enough fertile emu eggs to sustain the industry, both for breeding stock and for slaughter livestock.
To know more about emu eggs, click this, "All About Emu Eggs".
Did you know that the male emu will look after the eggs?
Ever since the early 19th century, artists have made the most exquisite carvings from emu eggs. The Aborigines of Australia began carving with simple tools, and soon artists from over the world joined in. With the advent of modern tools, the carvings have become more delicate and intricate.
Want to know how they carve Emu eggs? Check this out then, "Why Egg Carvers Crave for Emu Eggs".
Want to try out egg carving too?
Emu meat is a healthy alternative to red meat, as it does not contain intramuscular or other fat. The emu meat is high in vitamins and minerals, as well as fatty acids and is low in cholesterol. It is important to prepare the meat in such a way that the goodness is kept as unchanged as possible.
Ready to know more? Click on this, "How to Cook Emu Meat for Best Result"
Are you ready to cook your first emu meat meal already?
With the rise in awareness in the need to live more healthy lives, the benefits of eating emu meat have emerged as being the perfect choice. Not only is emu meat tasty, it has a wonderful texture, absorbs flavors and spices easily, and is the healthiest choice too!
Why is it so? Let's find out. "Why Emu Meat Is So Healthy"
Are you hunting for recipes already?
The Aborigines of Australia have long regarded the emu birds highly for the wonderful benefits of emu oil. The oil was used by them for healing all manner of skin ailments, including burns and sunburn, as well as other wound treatments. The fat was also used as a tallow to light their homes.
Read on at "The Benefits of Emu Oil For People Suffering From Skin Burn".
Do you know any other use of Emu Oil?
Many people have thought of Emu farming as a way to have a few unique animals on their hobby farm, without seeing the wonderful potential of Emu farming as a profitable venture.
Browse through this article, “The Advantages of Entering the Emu Farming Industry”, and find out what you have been missing out before.Do you agree now that the Emu Farming Industry is a potential investment to make?The Aborigines of Australia have known for centuries about the wonderful properties of the emu bird. They used the emu feathers for decorations, the emu meat as sustenance, the emu oil for skin ailments and sunburn, and the emu fat for lighting their homes. Now that emu farming enterprises are springing up successfully, we have come to understand just how versatile this bird is for farming profitably.
Want to know more? Try reading this, “Sources of Income From The Emu Bird”
The emu bird is a member of the ratite family. These are large, flightless birds, with under-developed wings, but they make up for this by having very well-developed legs. All ratites come from the southern hemisphere, and they include:
• The Rhea from South America
• The Ostrich from Sub Saharan Africa
• The Emu from Australia
• The Cassowary from New Guinea
• The Kiwi from New Zealand
Read on at “How The Emu Bird Compares To The Ostrich”.
Do you know anything else that we don’t about these two birds’ differences?
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From: Alan Stables [mailto:info@alanstables.com]
Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 2:00 PM
To: 'Posterous'
Subject: Does Emu Farming Sounds Interesting To You?
| Emu farming worldwide is still in its infancy. Although emus were highly regarded for their benefits by the aborigines in Australia, the farmers there long regarded emu birds as pests, due to the damage they caused to crops. In the last 3 decades, a renewed interest in the benefits of emu oil has caused a renewed interest in emu farming.
Check out “Emu Farming Associations Around the World and Their Activities”.
Do you know any Emu Farming Associations near you?
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