They are eating ravenously and drinking their water, so it's time to move up to a bigger ceramic container. While some people will not give their ducks anything but bottled water, I am using plain tap water, since they need to be used to it by the time they are in the pond.
Passionate about all things Australian. Emus are omnivores, and they will eat anything that is remotely edible, including some things which are not. They are very curious birds that will try almost anything, using their large beaks to peck at and pick up food. Commonly, they eat insects, caterpillars, grubs and other invertebrates; seeds, nuts, flowers, fruits, young leaves and other plant parts; lizards, other small animals and even animal droppings. They do not eat dry grasses or older leaves, even if that's all that is available to them. They are more likely to move on to other food sources. Emus also swallow quite large stones and charcoal to help them digest their food.
There are care sheets for black bears, foxes, raccoons, emus, farm animals and domestic animals. Also please find a very informative message board with a lot of great members. The emu is a member of the ratite family, as are ostriches, rheas, kiwi and cassowary. An Emu's characteristics are, small wings and a breastbone with no keel. They are generally originated from all continents south of the equator, except for Antarctic. Emu's do not get as big as an ostrich. They grow to about 5 - 6 feet tall from their head. They are very gentle birds and some are friendly, depending on how they are raised. However, they do have sharp claws that could really hurt a person if you try to catch one that is not friendly or sick.