1.9 Emus are protected in Victoria in accordance with the Wildlife Act 1975. People with the appropriate licence from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning are permitted to keep, rear and sell native animals specified in the Wildlife Regulations 2002.
Can you keep an emu as a pet in Australia?
You must have a permit to keep an emu in the Northern Territory (NT). Emus can’t be taken from the wild. You can only purchase an emu from a legal source, such as breeder or supplier. If you keep an emu as a pet, you will need to retain your proof of purchase.
Where can I find emus in Victoria?
These oversized birds are partial to seeds, fruits, small insects and picnic treats, and can be frequently sighted in lush, fertile Victoria. You have a good chance of interacting with emus in in Wilsons Promontory National Park in Gippsland, Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve and in Wartook in the Grampians.
Can emu be friendly?
Compared to ostriches, emus are more docile, but caution must always be taken when dealing with larger birds as not all emu are friendly.
Do emus need to be in pairs?
They need to be with other emu to thrive in captivity, so shouldn’t be kept on their own. They do well in pairs or kept as a ‘mob’ of emu. Emu can entertain themselves quite easily, and love lots of natural forage from the trees and plants that grow around their field enclosure.
Do you need a licence for an emu?
Animal lovers with a penchant for exotic pets can now keep sloths, raccoons or even emus after the Government relaxed the regulations on owning wild animals. A total of 33 new species can now be owned without a licence after a review of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act deemed them not to be a risk to the public.
Can I keep an emu in my garden?
Emus can grow to more than six foot and are the second-tallest living bird by height after the ostrich. They can live for up to 20 years and need large outdoor paddocks with a shelter and high fencing to keep them safe – not conditions you can provide in your average home.
What birds Can you keep in Victoria?
Native and introduced species
Most native animals are protected and cannot be kept as pets. Animals that can be kept as pets include native birds such as some parrots, cockatoos, finches, quail, doves, pigeons and ducks however these must never be caught from the wild (as this is illegal).
How many acres do you need for an emu?
Pen size for an adult emu pair should be about 1/8 to 1/4 acre. Five-foot fencing is adequate for adult emu, but some sources recommend a 5 1/2 to 6-foot fence with a top rail. Alleys between pens (with gates opening into alleys) make it easier to move birds.
What’s the lifespan of an emu?
The chicks are fully grown at around 12 months, but do not mature sexually until around 18-20 months. In the wild emus live 5-10 years, but in captivity they may live 35 years.
Why do emus run at you?
Like many birds, Emus are prone to territoriality, especially in the breeding season. If provoked, they’re certainly known to attack humans, but most attacks only result in superficial wounds.
Can you keep an emu in your house?
For bringing an adult Emu home with you, it isn’t recommended unless they have been hand-raised by another person since they hatched. Even then, the Emu won’t trust you or form the same kind of bond as one that you raised yourself.
Are emu easy to raise?
One of the biggest benefits of raising emus is that their functionality means there’s very little waste, with the feathers, leather, oil, meat, and eggs making them one of the most versatile birds you could invest in. Compared to cattle, emus require little space but, then again, produce a lot less meat per animal.
Can emu be housed with chickens?
Usually, chickens and emus can get along if they are raised together or slowly introduced to each other. If they are not introduced correctly, however, the much larger emus may see the chickens as a threat and attack them. Chickens and sheep typically get along.
How much do baby emus cost?
Emu chicks that are 7 days old or less typically go for around $1000. However, they are pretty rare to find. When emu chicks become about 3 to 4 months old, their price shoots up to $3000 to $5000.
What do you feed a pet emu?
What do emus eat in captivity? Adult emu feed formulas contain some 14-17% protein, often non-medicated poultry pellets. Diets can be enriched with everything from leafy green vegetables to fruits, seeds, grains such as oats, mealworms and dried crickets, meat scraps or any other healthy food that the emus take to.
Can you buy a emu?
Tammy Shull, the owner of Moonlight Valley Farms in Aspers, Pennsylvania, makes a living selling emu chicks across the country. The flightless birds, native to Australia, cost about $200 for “standard” black and brown colors, while the rarer white variety can cost up to $850.
Can emu survive winter?
These birds can withstand our winters, but you must provide a dry shelter that keeps the birds out of the wind and moisture. Most birds are penned up inside, to help prevent predator problems.
How many birds can you own in Victoria?
Note: Not more than four birds can be carried in cages 1 and 2.
Can you own a peacock in Victoria?
Peafowl can only be kept on properties 20,001 square metres or greater with a maximum of 10 peafowl being kept in a way that does not cause a noise, smell or wandering nuisance to others.
What exotic birds can you own in Australia?
- Gouldian finch.
- hooded parrot.
- king quail.
- little button-quail.
- little corella.
- long-billed corella.
- musk lorikeet.
- painted button-quail.