Emus, C&J's Rare Breeds Farm, Derryall Road, Portadown
Introduction
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Emus, C&J's Rare Breeds Farm, Derryall Road, Portadown
Image: © P Flannagan Taken: 22 Mar 2008
Both the ostrich and emu belong to a group of flightless birds known as "Ratites". They are social birds, therefore the keeping of single birds is discouraged. Normally, they are housed in an outdoor paddock with a secure shelter in which the birds can be temporarily housed for management purposes or in severe weather. Adult male ostriches may reach over 2 metres (6ft 7in) in height and weigh up to 160 kg (25 stone). Emus are smaller at approximately 1.9 metres (6ft 3in) tall, weighing up to 55kg (8.5 stone). They have strong powerful legs adapted for running.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.45418
Longitude
-6.472525