Emu meat

Meat of Emu bird is reddish in colour, soft and with less of cholesterol 98% fat free. Emu meat is lower in fat than Chicken, Turkey, Pork & Beef. The price commands higher price than that of meat from Other birds/animal and is reported at Rs. 300-450 per Kg. The American Heart Association has included Emu meat in its listing of heart healthy meats

Emu Skin

The skin is very thin, soft and strong. Price of good quality skin is reported Rs.700/- to Rs.1000/- per Sq ft. and 8-12 sq.ft of skin is available from a well matured bird. The skin is used in the preparations of shoes, bags, belts, purses, jerkins and seat covers for expensive cars. At present raw skin of a matured bird would fetch about Rs. 1000 1200/-

Egg shells and nails

The egg shell is used for painting and as decorative items due to deep Blue Colour. Nails are strong and decor able used in artificial ornaments and craft goods.

Emu Oil

About 4-6 a litter of oil is available from a bird which is devoid of any colour taste and odor. At present market prices, the price of one litter refined Emu oil is Rs. 3000/- to Rs. 4000/- The oil is penetrating and is having moisturizing. Analgesic, ant allergic and antiseptic properties. The oil is used in analgesic ointments, beauty creams and lotions, soaps, hair oils, shampoos, perfumes and massage oils. The raw fat/crude oil of Emu fetches Rs.1000 per Kg.

Other expenses Fencing for 80x100 ( Good to keep till 50 Birds ) Costs = 25000 approximately.

Feed Readily available with us .

Feed expenses for 3 months old till 1 year = 6/- per day (avg price )

Feed Expenses for adult birds above 12 months =9/- per day (avg price)

Emu Meat

Dietary Guidelines to a Heart Healthy Lifestyle Recommended by American Heart Association. Comparison of Nutritional Information Serving Size : 100g (3.5 oz)

	Emu	Chicken	Lean Pork	Lamb
Fats (g)	2.4	3.5	25.0	23.4gr
Protein %	20.9	20.1	20.2	16.6
Energy (kj)	446.5	125.0	147.0	--
Calories	106.2	125.0	147.0	282.0
Iron (mg)	3.0	1.0	1.0	1.55
Cholesterol (mg)	51.7	80.0	65.0	73 mg

Emu Feathers

The feathers of the Emu bird are double quilled, attractive and velvety to the touch. They are soft, light and non-allergic, which makes them the ideal material for a host of applications. They are in demand both in the fashion and in art and craft industries. They are used as feather duster, feather pad, fans, bows, masks, finishing metals prior to painting, weather-proof apparels, and pillows, blazers, sweaters, jewellery, and craft items.

Emu oil has been documented to exhibit the following properties and or has been used for the following purposes.