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In Depth Info About Emu Oil

Emus & The Emu Industry

Emu Products

Emus are raised naturally on a mixture of forage and a commercially manufactured feed of grains and alfalfa. The protein content must be high in these feeds to duplicate the emu's omnivorous diet. Their natural diet includes animal protein (insects, worms, snakes, frogs etc.) as well as vegetation. They have an excellent immune system (very few diseases effect emus) so there is rarely a need to use antibiotics. They grow quickly as most birds do so growth hormones are not needed as well.

A typical market age bird (14 months) will yield 15-25 lbs. of fat, 25 lbs. of deboned meat, and 6 to 7 square feet of strong, supple, and finely stippled leather.

Aside from the therapeutic oil, emus produce a very low fat, red high protein meat. It is high in Omega 3 and Omega 6 acids which aid in reducing LDL cholesterol. There is no fat marbling in the meat so great care must be taken to avoid overcooking the meat or it may become dry and less palatable. Properly prepared, emu meat is usually preferred in blind taste tests along side beef.

Emu hide produces a very supple fashion leather. It has a texture similar to ultra suede and is best suited for garments or fashion shoes and accessories. The leg leather is reptile like, very tough and has applications such as belts, wallets, and fashion accents. When buffed the black toenails look like onyx and are used in jewelry making .

The feathers are very downy and their unique structure enables them to effectively attract and hold dust particles. The Cadillac car company has used a giant roller of emu feathers to remove dust before the cars are painted. The computer industry uses the feathers as well for dusting delicate equipment. The feathers can also be used for down in pillows, quilts, garments, but no definite outlet has yet been established for these purposes.

The green emu egg shells are engraved and painted by crafters. The shell has a dark green exterior, an middle layer of aqua and an inner layer of white which can be utilized to create a multicolored relief when engraved. The eggs themselves are good for baking as in omelets or used in any recipe as a substitute for chicken eggs though with a milder flavor. The egg yolk is much larger in proportion to the white albumen than other eggs. The egg white is much thicker so when beaten it can be used to make a very stiff and fluffy soufflé.

The nitrogen in emu manure is mostly in a water insoluble urea form rather than a water soluble ammonia form so the nitrogen release is dependent upon microbial activity which is much slower. This avoids the nitrogen burn compared to other uncomposted manures. Emu manure can be added to soil literally right out of the bird and will not burn. The odor of emu manure is much less offensive than other animal manures.