Archive for the ‘The emu’ Category
Everything But The Boom!
Posted by: Cynthia Barnes on: March 5, 2008
When emu farmers say they use everything but the boom, they aren’t kidding!Emu Claws: Emu have three toes and normally three claws on each foot. However, some farmers clip the two outer claws because of the potential damage to the hide. Emu claws are used in jewelry, as clothing accents [...]
Q&A: What is an emu?
Posted by: Cynthia Barnes on: March 5, 2008
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Q: I’ve heard a lot about emu oil and its health and skin care benefits. What exactly is an emu?
~Sally in Seattle
A: Dear Sally,
Emu oil comes from the emu (Dromaius Novaehollandiae). Although they are primarily are raised in the United States for lean Heart Healthy ™ red meat, every part of the bird [...]
Emu Feathers
Posted by: Cynthia Barnes on: March 2, 2008
Emu feathers vary in size from less than 1 inch to roughly 18 inches long. The smaller the feather, the softer. As the feathers increase in length, they become more straw-like in their feel. All of these feathers are double plumed, or have two feathers coming out of [...]
