LPM 222: Diversified poultry production and current concepts in poultry management and marketing [Livestock Production Management (Regional Interest)] (1+1)

Chicks

EMU CHICKS

• Very young emu chicks can be easily held and carried with two hands, one on either side of the body, with legs dangling between fingers, the other hand steadying the chick . This strategy used is to encourage the bird to become familiar and comfortable with humans, from day-one.

Fig. 30. 1. Handling of emu chick