Emu, the world's second largest living bird have survived 80 million years in their native Australia where they are found in deserts, forests and on the plains. Emu are quite prolific, each mature breeding pair producing 20 to 50 eggs per year. The eggs are dark green, about 5 inches long and weigh an average of 600 grams. In the wild, the male incubates the eggs and raises the chicks. Emu Versatility Emu produce some of the world's finest meats, leathers, oils and other products.
Emu meat is low in fat, calories and cholesterol.
It is also higher in protein and iron than beef. Further, it has a texture and appearance similar to beef. Because of the low fat content, emu meat does not shrink during cooking. Emu have high quality leather with sales potential in the high-fashion industry. A market already exists for emu leather in Europe.