Among the ratites group of flightless birds, Emus form the second largest group of members. In fact, they are the national birds of Australia. These birds are native to Australia, and happen to be originally imported to the United States as breeding stock for American zoos. Interestingly, the Emu has really become a popular bird in a short while as today’s premier alternative livestock for the American farmer. In 1996, India started importing Emus for commercial purpose.

By means of research, it is believed that the Emu is a survivor of prehistoric times, and dating back some 80 million years, roamed the outback of Australia. The Emu was relied upon by the Aborigines tribes for existence. These tribes used the Emus as their source of food, clothing and shelter.

It is now foreseen that the Emu will play a large role in the future of Indian agriculture. India is really experiencing an expanding Emu inventory which is domestically spreading. At the moment, the Indian Emu is emerging as the industry standard, as research and the sharing of knowledge increase. Critical observation reveals The Indian breeder market to be vigorous and can be made profitable for small and large participants.

Indeed, Emus are a curious and docile group of birds. They possess a height range of 8-10 inches at birth, as well as black and white stripes. When they are three months old, they turn into adults who are nearly solid black. They change into a tan, brown and black mixture as adults, with some possessing a bluish neck. Emus have downy feathers, with no stiff vein running through the center.

The height range of the mature Emu is 5-6 feet, with a weight ranging from 45-55 kg. As flightless birds, they only resort to running whenever danger is sensed. They can reach ground speeds of up to   60 kilometers per hour.