Can I borrow the Emu?? Onyx is having “go forward” problems again.
Hey! I do believe that’s Chez Round Pen in the background of the picture! 
Felix
Those of you who are umu-sessed and emu-dicted, you know who you are 
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And I have to say to one person in particular, get back to work. You’re cross-posting your emu-antics.
Well, if your neighbor is REALLY tired of it, the state folks have said it’s their property now, there’s nothing that says you HAVE to ‘rescue’ it. Afterall, some payment is owed for all the work & expense this critter has caused.
Emu steak is tasty. Mighty tasty in fact! 
(of course, you named it…I learned at a very young age never to name anything that was destined for the freezer.)
<BLOCKQUOTE class=“ip-ubbcode-quote”><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by LMH:
You know Felix came to me (my mini donk) and he was FOUND in a friend’s yard…now a found EMU…can’t someone just find a kitten for heaven’s sake. 
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You know, I saw this and all I could think is why do they all end up by LMH’s farm 
Perhaps you are destined to have your own petting zoo
Surely there is a way to round him up (herd him?) into a trailer without taking the chance of tranqing to death…how 'bout a local breeder? I’ll do some checking and see what I can do to help.
Hmmmm. Too bad you are not in one of the cities where Animal Cops or Animal Precinct is filmed. For sure you would get some one out to corral your emu, and maybe a starring role on one of the shows. Hah! Hah!
Well Felix-small world. He evidently came from Curtis Road.
No, he does NOT like dogs-went after his hostesses dog the first day.
Love his pics-that would be the resident EMU…who as of 10 minutes ago is STILL present and pacing.
<BLOCKQUOTE class=“ip-ubbcode-quote”><div class=“ip-ubbcode-quote-title”>quote:</div><div class=“ip-ubbcode-quote-content”>Originally posted by LMH:
You know Cindeye…all of my geldings “drop” when brushed so hygiene has never been an issue. IS this not the way it is done on all farms? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Hmmm. I guess my “brushing” technique needs a little work
You have such interesting problems LMH. 
If I am ever in GA I plan to stop by, just for the entertainment value. 
<BLOCKQUOTE class=“ip-ubbcode-quote”><div class=“ip-ubbcode-quote-title”>quote:</div><div class=“ip-ubbcode-quote-content”>Originally posted by LMH:
The EMU has LEFT the building! This morning he was roped and is gone. Just as we were all getting used to him
Though I do have a NEW dilemma…outside of the headless squirrel my schnauzer brought me AND Lily the chocolate lab that jumped the fence and chased around my goats, jumped out and went home… 
My yearling gelding was NURSING my 5yo gelding today…I mean NURSING, sucking noises and all! 
That was bad enough…but then Milo, the 5yo sort of hiked his rear leg up so Hugo could get a better angle??? Good GAWD…THEN Milo…um…well… he sort of…well…he “grew” and the nursing continued.
Honestly don’t visit my farm…it just ain’t right over here. 
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But your missing out on a great money making machine. I’ll put a side show booth at the end of your driveway and sell tickets to “LMH’s World of the Bizarre”. The great unwashed would come in droves to see this stuff…
…but first we’d have to get you another Emu…
You have GOT to let me know if this happens. Something I have to see!
And thanks to all of you who said you enjoyed my pictures! I was laughing so hard at the time that I had tears running down my face. Wasn’t sure if any of those were going to come out.
Felix
Well, wait for the horses to become desensitized then have someone shoot the damned bird and have a BBQ.
“Emunized…”
I have refrained from posting on this thread before, as I realy do feel for LMH and her neighbor and thought another poster ROTFL, might put them over the edge.
Howver, I have to ask about this quote from that article:
“Eventually, with the help of the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department, Fisher covered the emu with a blanket and lifted it out of the ravine and into his animal control van.”
Those vans do have some sort of wall between the back and the driver right? Becuase I’m picturing Mr. Emu deciding he’s had quite enough rest and that he would rather walk, leading to all hell breaking loose in there.
Maybe he’s onto something though, LMH. Chase that emu until it passes out from exhaustion. The move it to a good sized dog run.
Actually they have given authority to shoot the bird…especially since animal control admits to having no way to catch or place the bird.
He is not on my property so I can’t. Even if he were, I don’t know if I could actually do the deed.
I keep waivering between he is causing dangerous situations TO the extreme of I can’t bubble wrap the boys forever.
Poor LMH…Honey, I think you’re not drinking enuf!!!
And maybe the boys Should be doing some Quietex shooters at dawn’s early light
Maybe a carrot juice shower for PDB??? With some apple cologne???
Be One with the Bird…
originally posted by GatoGordo
<BLOCKQUOTE class=“ip-ubbcode-quote”><div class=“ip-ubbcode-quote-title”>quote:</div><div class=“ip-ubbcode-quote-content”> I think your neighbor needs this site… Wink </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Better yet, show it to the bird! He’ll be outta’ there in a flash! 
<BLOCKQUOTE class=“ip-ubbcode-quote”><div class=“ip-ubbcode-quote-title”>quote:</div><div class=“ip-ubbcode-quote-content”>Actually said “looks like you’re the proud owner of a new emu!”
</div></BLOCKQUOTE> Yep. Sounds like Cherokee County. 
This thread is hysterical, although I know how frustrating it can be. My biggest pet peeve in the world is people who do not take responsibility for their animals. It always becomes someone elses problem. 
I can ask some of the neighborhood cowboys if they want to go emu roping. I seriously think they would be super excited. The guy across the street is a rodeo rider. He is always out roping. Richard Miles is one of our neighbors. Do you need me to send the cowboys?
Please don’t catch that Emu, because I am totally addicted to this thread.
Those pictures on p.3 make me laugh every time I think about them.
Directions to Ugly Emu Farm:
If you head N on 372 toward Ball Ground, they are on the left hand side. I would say it is about 1 mile from the 369 intersection and not further than the river bridge. I think they are about 1 property up from the guy who sells the rusted out farm equipment. Great directions, I know. (You have to love Ball Ground! Where else would you include in directions “the guy who sells the rusted out farm equipment”?)
When I go drop off my library books, I’ll pay better attention and give a more accurate location. Next time you visit Cherokee Feed and Seed, it would be worth the 5 minutes out of your way to see the homely creatures.
