How to setup a small scale emu farm in kerala

 Here i am describing about basic factors which needs to be implemented for starting a small scale emu farm.These are basic requirements and you may improve your farm as per your vision based on these factors.

Preparing farm land

 We can select the amount of space required for our farm based on number of birds we are rearing.As a small scale farm,i would advice two to five pairs of Emu birds.For a two pair farm,we require 30m*30m fenced land.This is the basic land requirement ,if we can increase the space,the birds will become more suited in the farm.The height of fencing should be 6 feet.This is enough for rearing two pair birds.We can give a small shelter in one of the edges of this land-this area is mainly used for giving food and water during rainy seasons and for getting some rain protection if the birds wish to get.But for egg laying birds we should prepare specially prepared shelter-we can discuss about it later.Try to get some shadow places like coconut farm land for starting the farm.

Selecting birds

 Selection of birds to rear is purely based on our strategy of implementation.If we require immediate result from our farm and can handle big initial cost,we can go for buying breeding pairs.if we have enough patience to grow Emu chicks ,we can go for 3-6 months old emu chicks.The advantage of this strategy is that we will get enough experience and time before our farm starts reproduction.We can also develop marketing strategies based on our experience.The farm from which we buy birds should be selected very carefully.Always try to link with well established farmers.Some farms may sell birds based on buy back guarantee.We can benefit from such deals,but try to ensure the correctness of their words.Check if preliminary vaccinations are given to the chicks,else do arrangements for giving it.Keep an eye on the health and activeness of chicks before buying them.

Arrangements for feeding

 Each Emu bird will have 1Kg of food every day and plenty of water.So arrangements should be done keeping these things in mind.Main food sources are commercial feeders(starter,grower,finisher),waste vegetables,plant leafs etc.We can also prepare feeders using available grains in our home.Emu should be fed twice a day.Early morning and after noon.They won't eat or drink during night.Water should be available all over the day time.The also eat sands with food for digestive purpose.So we have to ensure quality(not contaminated) sands are available in the farm for Emu to eat .Grits have to be provided once in a week.

Maintenance and marketing

 This is the final step in the setup of our farm.All activities like cleaning,promoting,marketting,giving medicines,medical precautions etc comes in this catogary.Emu birds should be de-wormed at every 3 months.Try to ensure the cleaness of the habitat.Keeping in touch with other farmers will help us to form good marketting strategies.We can discuss about it later.The other things about the farm should be handled using your wisdom and vision.

 Visit the page Emu farms in Kerala to get information regarding major emu farms in Kerala