Emu Eggs For Sale

Emu Eggs for Sale 2025-2026 – Order Exotic Poultry

At Order Exotic Poultry, we are pleased to offer premium emu hatching eggs for sale from our free-range, pasture-raised breeding flock. Whether you’re looking to start your own emu operation, expand an existing program, or experience the thrill of hatching these magnificent Australian natives, our fertile emu eggs provide the genetics and quality you need for success in the 2025-2026 laying season.

Emus are the second-largest living bird by height, native to Australia, and valued worldwide for their meat, oil, leather, feathers, and ornamental appeal. Our emu hatching eggs come from carefully selected breeding pairs with diverse genetics to ensure the healthiest, most vigorous chicks and the highest possible hatch rates.

Understanding the 2025-2026 Emu Laying Season

Orders placed at this time are for the upcoming 2025-2026 emu laying season. Our ladies typically begin laying in mid-to-late October, and we fill orders in the sequence they are received. Early ordering ensures you secure your place in our production schedule and receive eggs from the earliest, freshest collections.

The pricing in this listing is for one emu egg, allowing you to purchase exactly the quantity you need for your incubation projects. All emu hatching eggs are shipped USPS Priority Mail within 72 hours of your purchase (no shipping on Sundays or USPS holidays), ensuring they reach you as quickly as possible for optimal fertility.

Why Choose Emu Hatching Eggs from Order Exotic Poultry?

What makes our emu hatching eggs for sale the right choice for your incubation project? Several factors set our program apart:

✅ Genetic Diversity – Our emu breeding pairs are selected from different genetic lines to ensure you receive healthy chicks with maximum hybrid vigor and minimal inbreeding. This genetic diversity translates to stronger, more resilient offspring.

✅ Pasture-Raised, Stress-Free Environment – Our emus are living their best life on 6 acres of free-range pasture, sharing their space with a family of alpacas, goats, and donkeys. This low-stress environment contributes to overall flock health and egg quality.

✅ Clean, Disease-Free Facility – We live here too, so our farm is always maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness. We are tested by the state every 6 months to maintain our NPIP certification, ensuring our flock remains disease-free. Your emu eggs come from a quality program where adults are healthy, well-fed, and receive proper nutrition and care.

✅ Proven Hatch Rates – While we do not guarantee hatch rates (due to the many variables involved in incubation), we can share our own experience: Order Exotic Poultry uses GQF cabinet incubators for the emus we hatch, and we consistently achieve 85% hatch rates with our emu chick hatching eggs.

✅ Standard Color Emus – Please note that we currently do not have any blonde emus in our breeding program. Your emu eggs are for standard color emus—the classic black and gray coloration that characterizes the species.

Emu Egg Incubation: What You Need to Know

If you’ve never incubated emu eggs before, you’re in for a fascinating experience. Emu eggs are dramatically different from chicken eggs in several important ways:

• Size: Emu eggs average 600 grams (approximately 1.3 pounds)—equivalent to 10-12 chicken eggs. You will need an incubator that can accommodate their large size, such as commercial cabinet incubators or larger hobby models like the Brinsea Eco Glo or Harris Farms Nurture Right.

• Shell Thickness: Emu egg shells are significantly thicker and harder than chicken eggs, making them less fragile during handling and shipping. However, this thickness also means you cannot candle emu eggs effectively—the shells are too dense for light to penetrate.

• Incubation Monitoring: Since candling isn’t possible, you must rely on other signs of viability. Experienced emu hatchers listen for a little whistle from inside the egg (emu chicks don’t chip or peep—they whistle) and watch for eggs to wiggle as development progresses.

• Humidity Tolerance: Emu eggs are not as humidity-sensitive as chicken eggs, requiring only 30-35% humidity throughout incubation—much lower than the 40-50% used for chickens.

Emu Hatching Cheat Sheet

For your convenience, here are the essential parameters for successfully hatching emu eggs:

Emu Hatching Eggs: Our Policies

Please understand that hatching eggs involve inherent variables beyond our control. Many factors affect whether a chick successfully reaches full development and hatches, including:

• How eggs are handled during shipping and setup

• Turning frequency and consistency

• Humidity levels throughout incubation

• Temperature stability and accuracy

• Countless other subtle factors in the incubation process

For these reasons, all sales are final and non-refundable on hatching eggs. We cannot guarantee hatch rates due to the multitude of factors outside our control that affect outcomes.

Emu Eggs Damaged in Shipment

If your emu eggs are damaged in transit, a replacement or refund will be issued under the following conditions:

1. The damage must be reported to your local post office and noted with that tracking number upon receipt of the damaged shipment.

2. Photos of both the damaged box and broken eggs should be provided.

3. An email should be sent to us within 24 hours so we can resolve this matter for you.

Fertilized emu eggs will be marked with the date they were collected and shipped via USPS Priority Mail to your address within 24 hours of purchase (except Sundays and USPS holidays).

Emu Eggs for Eating vs. Hatching

While our primary focus is on fertile emu hatching eggs, we occasionally receive inquiries about emu eggs for eating. Edible emu eggs are a delicacy—one emu egg equals approximately 10-12 chicken eggs and can be scrambled, baked, or used in omelets. Their rich, creamy flavor and striking dark green shells make them conversation pieces at the breakfast table.

If you’re interested in emu eggs for eating rather than hatching, please contact us for availability.

Emu Eggs for Art and Carving

The stunning dark green shells of emu eggs are prized by artists and crafters for carving, etching, and decoration. The shells are naturally dark green with a textured surface that takes well to artistic treatment. Carved emu eggs for sale and decorated emu eggs for sale are popular in galleries and craft shows. Empty emu egg shells for sale are available occasionally—contact us for current inventory.

Emu Egg Incubators for Sale

If you need equipment for hatching your emu eggs, we can recommend several incubator models suitable for emu eggs. Emu egg incubator for sale searches often lead to commercial cabinet incubators or larger hobby models. Be sure your incubator can accommodate the 600-gram size of emu eggs and maintain stable temperature and humidity for the 50-60 day incubation period.

Emu Egg FAQ

• How many emu eggs should I order for hatching? Considering the 50-60 day incubation period and natural variation in fertility, we recommend ordering at least 3-6 eggs for your first hatching attempt.

• Can I hatch emu eggs in a chicken egg incubator? Only if the incubator can accommodate the larger size and maintain stability for the longer incubation period.

• How long do emu eggs take to hatch? 50-60 days, varying by temperature and individual development.

• What temperature for emu eggs? 97.5°F throughout incubation, including lockdown.

• What humidity for emu eggs? 30-35% throughout—no increase during lockdown.

• Do emu eggs need to be turned? Yes, 3-4 times daily through day 40, then stop.

• Can I candle emu eggs? No—the shells are too thick for light to penetrate.

• How do I know if emu eggs are fertile? You must wait for signs like wiggling or whistling after several weeks.

• Do you sell emu chicks? Emu chicks are pickup only; fertilized eggs are available for shipping.

• Where can I find emu eggs for sale near me? Order Exotic Poultry offers nationwide shipping and local pickup options.

• Do you ship emu eggs internationally? Contact us for international shipping availability and requirements.

Emu Eggs Around the World

Interest in emu eggs extends globally, with searches for emu eggs for sale australia, emu eggs for sale uk, emu eggs for sale canada, and emu eggs for sale nz reflecting the worldwide fascination with these remarkable birds. While we are based in the US, we can ship to many international destinations where permits allow.

For those in specific US regions, we see searches for emu eggs for sale texas, emu eggs for sale california, emu eggs for sale florida, and emu eggs for sale near me. Our shipping network reaches customers nationwide with careful packaging and priority delivery.

Preparing for Your Emu Hatching Project

Success with emu eggs begins before the eggs arrive. Prepare by:

1. Setting up your incubator at least 24 hours before egg arrival to stabilize temperature and humidity

2. Verifying temperature accuracy with a calibrated thermometer

3. Understanding the 50-60 day timeline and planning for lockdown at day 40

4. Having a brooder ready for when chicks hatch—emu chicks need warmth, starter feed, and secure housing

Your eggs will also come with detailed instructions on how to hatch your emu chicks from the time you open the box until you put them in the brooder. We include additional information to help you prepare for housing your hatched chicks and fostering their development through each stage.

Emu Egg Varieties and Options

While our standard offering is for fertile emu hatching eggs from standard color emus, we occasionally have availability of:

• Blown emu eggs for sale – Empty, cleaned shells for craft and display

• Emu egg shells for sale – For artists and collectors

• Emu eggs for eating – Fresh, fertile or non-fertile eggs for culinary use

• Emu eggs for carving – Premium shells for artistic work

Contact us for current availability of these specialty items.

Why Emus? The Value of Raising Emus

Investing in emu hatching eggs opens the door to raising one of the most versatile and valuable livestock species:

• Emu meat – Lean, red meat low in fat and cholesterol

• Emu oil – Prized for cosmetic and therapeutic uses

• Emu leather – Distinctive patterned leather for boots, wallets, and accessories

• Emu feathers – Used in crafts, fly tying, and costume design

• Emu eggs – Prized for hatching, eating, and art

Emu Hatching Eggs for Sale: Order Now for 2025-2026

As the 2025-2026 emu laying season approaches, now is the time to secure your fertile emu eggs. Our ladies will begin laying in mid-to-late October, and orders are filled in the sequence received. Early ordering ensures you receive eggs from the earliest collections and have the best selection of available dates.

Whether you’re a first-time emu hatcher or an experienced breeder expanding your operation, Order Exotic Poultry provides the quality genetics, expert support, and reliable shipping you need for success.

Contact us today to place your order, inquire about availability, or discuss your specific emu hatching goals. We’re here to help you achieve the thrill of hatching these magnificent Australian natives and starting your own emu journey. Order your emu hatching eggs for sale now and prepare for the excitement of watching those eggs wiggle, hearing that first whistle, and welcoming healthy emu chicks into the world!