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Community => Introduce yourself => Topic started by: k9vms on July 31, 2018, 01:44:41 pm

Title: Newbie - Emu query!
Post by: k9vms on July 31, 2018, 01:44:41 pm

Hi all.

Hubby and I moved to Cirencester for 'the good life' a year ago and only have chickens at the moment.  :chook:  We are looking to rent a field/paddock to keep a breeding pair of emus and possibly some alpacas and/or goats - predominantly as pets, but perhaps long term for the fibre as a way to cover the rental/food/husbandry costs.

Firstly, does anybody else rent a field for their livestock and, if so, what kind of contract or arrangements do you have with the person you rent from?  As none of the animals are grazers as such, do we need a special kind of arrangement?

Secondly, how feasible is it to live away from your livestock?  Are we mad to be considering it?  And madder still to be considering having emus?  :-\

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you  :)

Title: Re: Newbie - Emu query!
Post by: Lesley Silvester on August 01, 2018, 02:56:44 am

 :wave: I don’t know the answers to your questions but wanted to say welcome to the four. I’m sure someone will be along who can answer you.

Title: Re: Newbie - Emu query!
Post by: Goatherd on August 01, 2018, 08:47:09 am

 
   There use to be a emu farm in Berkshire its now horse Emu need high fencing they seem to run and jump
    you will also need a Large egg cup https://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/forum/Smileys/default/excited.gif (https://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/forum/Smileys/default/excited.gif)

Title: Re: Newbie - Emu query!
Post by: nimbusllama on August 02, 2018, 06:12:58 pm

DenisCooper on here appears to keep emus.