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Emu Farming Made Easy

The blog post Canadian Emus In Print highlights published articles on emu farming at Mt. Sicker Family Farm. It covers emu egg nutrition, resilience, and partnerships for meat production. The post emphasizes emus’ adaptability, efficient feed conversion, and growing market interest.



In the blog post "Canadian Emus In Print" from Emu Farming Made Easy, author Lois Hellemond shares a series of articles published in a local magazine, detailing various aspects of emu farming at Mt. Sicker Family Farm in the Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island. The articles cover topics such as the nutritional value of emu eggs, the evolutionary traits of emus that make them resilient and low-maintenance livestock, and the partnership with local businesses to provide emu meat for pet food. Hellemond emphasizes the adaptability of emus to different climates, their efficient feed conversion, and the growing interest in emu products for both human and animal consumption.

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