Emu at the ranch
Cogar, Oklahoma

Emu Hatching Eggs. Locally Raised. No Shipping.

Emu eggs, turkey eggs & chicks from a small family ranch. First come, first serve. No deposits. No holds. Just good birds and good eggs.

See What's Available

Seasonal & On Request

October – April

Fresh Fertile Emu Eggs

Collected fresh from our laying pair. Long incubation (50–60 days) — for experienced hatchers.

Local pickup only. We don't ship.
Late Season · Limited

Emu Chicks

Occasionally available towards the end of the season. Gentle, curious little birds. A real treat to raise.

Safe transport guidance provided. Local pickup.
Spring & Fall

Turkey Eggs & Chicks

Fertile turkey eggs and young chicks in spring and fall. A classic homestead addition.

Local pickup only.
By Arrangement

Adult Emus

Standard emus available for sale. Healthy, well-socialized. Suitable for homesteads or small farms.

Discuss transport. Local area.

Emu Egg Incubation — Quick Specs

Emu eggs are a longer commitment than chicken eggs. Plan ahead. Here are the numbers that matter:

Temperature96.5 – 97.5°F (target 97°F)
Humidity25 – 35% RH (aim 28–30%)
Duration50 – 60 days (~52 at 97°F)
Turning3–4×/day, ½ turn (rock, don't roll)
Weight loss12–15% over full incubation
LockdownDay 40+ — stop turning

How Big Does Your Incubator Need to Be?

Emu eggs are roughly 3× the size of a chicken egg, so the egg count on the box doesn't translate directly. These are the models that actually fit our eggs — the emu counts are our estimates:

Harris Farms Nurture Right 360 egg incubator

Harris Farms Nurture Right 360

Holds ≈ 8 emu eggs (22-egg chicken tray)

Auto-turner, digital temp & humidity control, 360° viewing window. Pair it with the riser below — emu eggs need the extra height.

View on Amazon
1.5 inch riser height extension for the Nurture Right 360 incubator

1.5" Riser for Nurture Right 360

Accessory — needed with the Harris Farms unit

Raises the lid so tall emu eggs sit clear of the top. Get this together with the incubator above.

View on Amazon
Farm Innovators 41 egg digital incubator, white

Farm Innovators 41 Egg Digital

Holds ≈ 12–14 emu eggs (41-egg chicken tray)

Works as-is for emu eggs — the deep bottom tray gives big eggs headroom. Auto-turner, digital display, easy-fill water channels.

View on Amazon

Heads up: these are Amazon affiliate links — we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only list incubators that actually fit emu eggs.

Safe Transport

Non-slip is non-negotiable for emus at any age. Their legs splay and they can't grip slick surfaces.

Chicks

Medium pet crate or kennel. Line the bottom with a rug, thick carpet, or rubber matting. Drape a blanket over top (allow airflow). Keep the drive short.

Eggs

Each egg in its own cell — foam insert, egg crate, or padded box. Blunt end up. No stacking. Handle gently. They're heavy and the shell, while tough, cracks under point pressure.

Adults

Livestock trailer with covered back. Non-slip floor (rubber mat, carpet, or deep straw). Load slow and calm. Emus hate trailers — give them time.

Simple & Fair

First Come, First Served

In the order we receive your inquiry.

No Deposits, No Holds

If we haven't heard from you, the spot opens up.

Local Pickup Only

We don't ship eggs or birds. Cogar/Minco, OK.

Get in Touch

We reply as fast as we can. Tap a button to reach us directly.

Facebook: Red Rustic Ranch