An emu is a large, long-legged flightless bird native to Australia. If you want to get technical, it's from the same family as ostriches — the ratite family. Emus are gentle and enjoyable to raise and up to 95% of the bird is useable. Nothing goes to waste, from its lean meat and omega-rich oil, to its leather hide and beautiful green eggs. The hens begin laying eggs as early as 18 months and can lay between 20-50 large green eggs in one season, which spans from October to April. What's more, hens can lay eggs for more than 20 years!