A unique addition to our farm family
At Serendipity Gardens Farm we are proud to raise one of the most fascinating birds in the world — emus. These incredible animals are known for their curious personalities, striking appearance, and gentle nature. Over the years they have become one of the most loved animals on our farm, and we are excited to occasionally offer emu chicks for sale to approved homes.
If you are interested in raising these amazing birds, we invite you to contact us directly for availability and details.
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🐦 Meet Our Emus: Sven, Ken, Barbie, Beth, and Rip
Our emu family has become a special part of life at the farm. Each bird has its own personality and story.
• Sven – One of the most curious birds on the farm. Sven is always the first to investigate anything new.
• Ken – Calm and steady, Ken often keeps watch over the others and brings a sense of balance to the group.
• Barbie – Full of personality and always entertaining to watch around the pasture.
• Beth – Gentle and observant, Beth is known for her calm presence.
• Rip – One of the farm favorites, Rip is incredibly curious and loves being around people.
Spending time with our emus every day reminds us just how unique these birds truly are.
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🥚 When Emus Lay Eggs
One of the most exciting parts of raising emus is egg-laying season. Emus typically lay eggs during the winter months, usually between late fall and early spring depending on climate and conditions.
Emu eggs are truly remarkable. They are known for their deep dark green color and large size, often weighing between one and two pounds.
Watching our emus lay eggs each season is always a special moment on the farm. Each egg represents the possibility of a new chick and the continuation of these amazing birds.
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🐣 Emu Egg Incubation
After eggs are collected, they are carefully placed into incubators where they are monitored closely.
The emu incubation period is about 50–56 days, making it one of the longer incubation times among birds. During this time the eggs must be carefully maintained with the proper temperature, humidity, and handling to ensure healthy development.
Because emu eggs are large and valuable, we treat each one with great care.
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🌱 Why Emu Chicks Require Special Care
Newly hatched emu chicks are incredibly delicate, especially during their first few weeks of life. They require:
• proper heat and brooding conditions
• a safe and clean environment
• high-quality nutrition
• gentle handling and observation
Their striped patterns help them blend into natural surroundings in the wild, but on a farm they rely on attentive care to grow strong and healthy.
Watching an emu chick grow from a tiny striped bird into a tall and powerful adult is one of the most rewarding experiences we have on the farm.
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❤️ Why We Love Raising Emus
There is something special about emus that captures your heart.
They are intelligent, curious, and surprisingly social animals. Many visitors to our farm are amazed by how interactive emus can be. They often approach people out of curiosity and enjoy exploring their surroundings.
For us, emus represent the wonder of farm life — learning about animals, caring for them daily, and sharing their stories with others.
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📚 Our Emu Book: Emu-Tastic Adventures
Because emus have brought so much joy to our farm, we decided to share their story through a children’s book we wrote called Emu‑Tastic Adventures: Feathers on the Fly.
This fun and educational book introduces readers to the exciting world of emus through storytelling inspired by life on the farm.
The book is available on Amazon, and every purchase helps support the continued care of our animals here at Serendipity Gardens Farm.
When you purchase the book, a sticker,eggs, or other products, you are directly helping us:
• provide feed and care for our animals
• maintain safe habitats on the farm
• continue sharing farm education and stories with families
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🐦 Contact Us About Emu Chicks
From time to time we offer emu chicks for sale to people who are prepared to care for these unique birds.
Because every situation is different, we ask that anyone interested in purchasing emu chicks contact us directly for availability and details.
We are always happy to talk with people who are serious about raising emus and learning more about these incredible birds.
If interested in getting on our wait list, send us your contact information and what type of emu (standard,blonde,white)male or female, and when you are looking to purchase one. We currently have only a couple people on our wait list this year and we are still collecting more eggs. There is a good chance we will have emus available this spring. 
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🌿 Life With Emus at Serendipity Gardens Farm
Life on a farm is full of surprises, and our emus are certainly some of the most unforgettable animals we care for. From the moment their beautiful green eggs appear to the day their chicks hatch, every step of the journey reminds us why we love what we do.
Whether you are interested in emu chicks, learning about farm life, or simply enjoying stories from the farm, we invite you to follow along with us here at Serendipity Gardens Farm. Follow us on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. 
Because every day with animals like Sven, Ken, Barbie, Beth, and Rip is another adventure waiting to happen.
Pricing on Standards is 300, Blonde is 500, and White is 800 unsexed. DNA results for Standards is 325, Blonde is 525, and White is 825. We send out DNA to Knights Poultry Lab. No one can 100 percent guarantee results and we are not responsible. We require a 50.00 deposit to be placed on a list for emus. If you want to know DNA results it’s 75.00. It’s non refundable. The remainder is due on pick up day. Make sure you are truly invested and ready to take care of these amazing birds. We can not guarantee health or anything out of our control. You must pick up your emu we do not ship.  All sales are final so make sure you are prepared and ready for them.