Great video! I got 4 eggs in the incubator. Got all the numbers right, but Im used to disappointment. Maybe I'll get lucky. Nothing feels worse than failing to bring something into the world.
We don't give vitamin shots. We do have liquid B12 on hand and will give 1cc orally (slowly by syringe) if we have a lethargic chick 24 hours after hatch but that is rare.
Hey everyone! We now have chicks available for the 2022 season! email us at info@whitetailhollowfarms.com if you’re interested and watch our most recent video about them! ruclips.net/video/tiVHGYFZnT0/видео.html
Very informative and well made video, nice setup too, keep going with the videos, what is the protein percentage of the starter you use? Also can i get more info for the anti slip mat? I had a baby who had a splayed leg and it was very sad.
We use a chick starter that is around 21-22% protein. The brooder mats we use are 12 x 24 doormats (carpet) that we pick up at the dollar store or home improvement store (Home Depot/Lowes). We use larger indoor/outdoor carpets (6'x8') in our outdoor stalls.
Do you use 360° turning trays? I've read the emu eggs are normally rocked but not turned in the wild during broody time. I'm wondering if my 360 turner rods will still be OK.
We use a GQF 1502 Digital Sportsman incubator set up with our emu trays that rock the eggs side to side throughout the day. It does not turn them over. We have always used this setup for hatching and have no experience with other hatching methods for emu so we are unfortunately unable to make an educated suggestion on your setup. We only know what works for us. Best of luck with your hatching!
@@WhitetailHollowFarms thank you so much for your help and for telling me what works best for you! Turns out the motor that turns the roller rods in my incubator has blown, and so currently, I'm manually turning my turkey eggs at the moment. ugh
It'll be a few years until we are able to have our dream house with many acres for a homestead but I'm starting my research now on the animals that I'm hoping to have. I looked up The Emu Farmer's Handbook and it is ridiculously expensive. Is there another book you recommend? There's so much conflicting info out there so I've just been reading and watching as much as I can and finding averages to all the advice
Unfortunately, there aren't any other books we recommend at this time. The Emu Farmers Handbook is the most comprehensive and has been a great investment for our farm library. Pricing can fluctuate, watch for sales and deals on used books, that how we got ours.
Loved the video! Nice set up too. Do you weigh your eggs? Do you run the 35% from start to hatch? What is wrong if eggs are gaining weight instead of losing weight daily?
We are weighing our eggs before setting them this year but not during incubation. Not sure about the eggs gaining weight as we don't track that. We run the incubators at 35% humidity but it naturally goes up some during hatch times as the chicks pip. We have an auto watering system on the incubator. Thanks for the questions and the compliments. :)
@@WhitetailHollowFarms HI I forgot to ask at what point do you stop turning the eggs? I see you have some in the bottom tray. Do you just leave them alone and not turn anymore? Thank you soo much for your help!
Can you do a video specifically on Frodo and discuss how his leg looked before it got that bad? I have an emu (2 months) that I'm constantly paranoid about having a twisted/rotated leg, but the only references I can find are of emus with severe progression. I haven't been able to find any references of a mild rotation or the beginning of rotation, and I don't want to attempt to bind his legs (like one would for splay in chickens) and risk him hurting himself if it's not for good reason. My boy seems fine but this is the first time I've ever raised an emu from a chick, so I'm constantly watching him when he walks/stands and thinking "Is that starting to twist? The hock is pointing inward a little, but the other one is too. He's walking fine-wait, which leg was I looking at again?"
It doesn't sound like you have any real leg issue. Frodo's leg issue was from an injury that we witnessed. He was running with the others and slipped in our sandy soil and twisted his leg. He was four months old at the time. This is the reason we recommend not giving them a lot of room to run and get up to full speed before they are mostly grown. We don't recommend binding legs unless they are very young. Binding typically won't fix a severe injury such as a slipped tendon which is what Frodo has. We will work on a video on him specifically soon.
Yes. We sell both. However, our waitlist for chicks is full for this year (2023). Our emus have stopped laying for this season, so no more eggs are available, either.
@@lolalynn6553 - we dry incubate (for where we are that is around 35% humidity w/the AC running in our hatchery) until lockdown at 45 days and then add water to the incubator and maintain between 55 - 65 % humidity for hatching
@@lolalynn6553 that totally depends on the chick - some take longer than others to make it out, some don't ever make it out after pipping, unfortunately - we don't assist in hatching typically.
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Great video! I got 4 eggs in the incubator. Got all the numbers right, but Im used to disappointment. Maybe I'll get lucky. Nothing feels worse than failing to bring something into the world.
Love the videos 💪🏾
Thank you for pronouncing emu correctly!
Love the barn conversion! I wish I had your setup.
Looks like a Nice set up
I’m very interested in emus!! So excited to find this RUclips page.
Great video and great farms GOD BLESS YOU
Wow love it ❤
what about a vitamin shot right after the hatch, what kind of vitamin and how many cc they need? very informative, thanks!
We don't give vitamin shots. We do have liquid B12 on hand and will give 1cc orally (slowly by syringe) if we have a lethargic chick 24 hours after hatch but that is rare.
Hey everyone! We now have chicks available for the 2022 season! email us at info@whitetailhollowfarms.com if you’re interested and watch our most recent video about them! ruclips.net/video/tiVHGYFZnT0/видео.html
Very informative and well made video, nice setup too, keep going with the videos, what is the protein percentage of the starter you use? Also can i get more info for the anti slip mat? I had a baby who had a splayed leg and it was very sad.
We use a chick starter that is around 21-22% protein. The brooder mats we use are 12 x 24 doormats (carpet) that we pick up at the dollar store or home improvement store (Home Depot/Lowes). We use larger indoor/outdoor carpets (6'x8') in our outdoor stalls.
Thank u for the information I'm getting my first emu eggs today glad I found yalls channel
Do you use 360° turning trays? I've read the emu eggs are normally rocked but not turned in the wild during broody time. I'm wondering if my 360 turner rods will still be OK.
We use a GQF 1502 Digital Sportsman incubator set up with our emu trays that rock the eggs side to side throughout the day. It does not turn them over. We have always used this setup for hatching and have no experience with other hatching methods for emu so we are unfortunately unable to make an educated suggestion on your setup. We only know what works for us. Best of luck with your hatching!
@@WhitetailHollowFarms thank you so much for your help and for telling me what works best for you! Turns out the motor that turns the roller rods in my incubator has blown, and so currently, I'm manually turning my turkey eggs at the moment. ugh
Is there a way to send eggs to Morocco? Thank you
We do not sell eggs, only chicks.
It'll be a few years until we are able to have our dream house with many acres for a homestead but I'm starting my research now on the animals that I'm hoping to have.
I looked up The Emu Farmer's Handbook and it is ridiculously expensive. Is there another book you recommend? There's so much conflicting info out there so I've just been reading and watching as much as I can and finding averages to all the advice
Unfortunately, there aren't any other books we recommend at this time. The Emu Farmers Handbook is the most comprehensive and has been a great investment for our farm library. Pricing can fluctuate, watch for sales and deals on used books, that how we got ours.
@@WhitetailHollowFarms Thank you for taking the time to respond, I'll keep looking.
Do you ship fertilized eggs. I live in Ontario
We are not set up to ship outside of the Continental United States.
Loved the video! Nice set up too. Do you weigh your eggs? Do you run the 35% from start to hatch? What is wrong if eggs are gaining weight instead of losing weight daily?
We are weighing our eggs before setting them this year but not during incubation. Not sure about the eggs gaining weight as we don't track that. We run the incubators at 35% humidity but it naturally goes up some during hatch times as the chicks pip. We have an auto watering system on the incubator. Thanks for the questions and the compliments. :)
@@WhitetailHollowFarms HI I forgot to ask at what point do you stop turning the eggs? I see you have some in the bottom tray. Do you just leave them alone and not turn anymore? Thank you soo much for your help!
I'm looking to raise emu for profit. I have 1 acre available for them with a full size barn. Is there a co op or something for meat, ect? Thanks
We suggest reaching out to the American Emu Association if you are looking for info on raising them for meat.
@@WhitetailHollowFarms Thank you. Are you raising as a business? What aspects have went well for you? Thanks
I would like some information on emu farming. Who would I contact
You could reach out to the American Emu Association (AEA) if you are interested in farming emus.
Hello, I would like to ask you if you sell fertilized eggs. Thank you
How much do the DNA tests cost?
We use Animal Genetics for our testing. Here is their price list: avian2.animalgenetics.com/Avian/Cost-Dollar.asp
How do I buy from you?
www.whitetailhollowfarms.com/pages/contact-us
Can you do a video specifically on Frodo and discuss how his leg looked before it got that bad? I have an emu (2 months) that I'm constantly paranoid about having a twisted/rotated leg, but the only references I can find are of emus with severe progression. I haven't been able to find any references of a mild rotation or the beginning of rotation, and I don't want to attempt to bind his legs (like one would for splay in chickens) and risk him hurting himself if it's not for good reason.
My boy seems fine but this is the first time I've ever raised an emu from a chick, so I'm constantly watching him when he walks/stands and thinking "Is that starting to twist? The hock is pointing inward a little, but the other one is too. He's walking fine-wait, which leg was I looking at again?"
It doesn't sound like you have any real leg issue. Frodo's leg issue was from an injury that we witnessed. He was running with the others and slipped in our sandy soil and twisted his leg. He was four months old at the time. This is the reason we recommend not giving them a lot of room to run and get up to full speed before they are mostly grown. We don't recommend binding legs unless they are very young. Binding typically won't fix a severe injury such as a slipped tendon which is what Frodo has. We will work on a video on him specifically soon.
@@WhitetailHollowFarms That's great to know, thank you! Can't wait to watch the vid on him! :)
Hi you sell emu eggs for hatching
Our Emu laying season has ended for this year. We don't have any eggs available at this time.
Do u sell chicks or eggs
Yes. We sell both. However, our waitlist for chicks is full for this year (2023). Our emus have stopped laying for this season, so no more eggs are available, either.
Cant you send emu eggs to Indonesian?
No. We don't ship eggs internationally.
Okeee thx
I could use some expert knowledge if anyone would like to help. More questions than anything.
What questions do you have?
@@WhitetailHollowFarms How many days/hours can a chick stay in a pipped egg?
@@WhitetailHollowFarms And do you raise humidity or let the hatching raise it?
@@lolalynn6553 - we dry incubate (for where we are that is around 35% humidity w/the AC running in our hatchery) until lockdown at 45 days and then add water to the incubator and maintain between 55 - 65 % humidity for hatching
@@lolalynn6553 that totally depends on the chick - some take longer than others to make it out, some don't ever make it out after pipping, unfortunately - we don't assist in hatching typically.