An emu in the garden
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (351325)
Rockingham, Australia
April 24, 2025 9:21am CST
I guess you could call this emu ‘folk art’. The owner of our old family farm made it from barbed wire and bits and pieces of machinery. It’s very well done and to scale. The barbed wire is ideal for the plumage and he’s even fashioned the small wings that emus have. They can’t fly but there are vestiges of wings. This one has even laid a couple of eggs. 
I’ve always been surprised at how often emus get mentioned in American posts. They are a pest here in some areas and were so bad many years ago that the army were brought in to help cull their numbers. However, from all accounts the army weren’t very good shots and made little impression on the numbers. Maybe they needed AK47s.
Another time I’ll put up more photos of the quirky things that were in the garden.
I’ve always been surprised at how often emus get mentioned in American posts. They are a pest here in some areas and were so bad many years ago that the army were brought in to help cull their numbers. However, from all accounts the army weren’t very good shots and made little impression on the numbers. Maybe they needed AK47s.
Another time I’ll put up more photos of the quirky things that were in the garden.15 people like this
15 responses
@Deepizzaguy (108927)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
23h
The folk art of the emu looks great.
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@allknowing (144303)
• India
23h
The one who did it sure has art run in his blood Good job.
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@AmbiePam (97454)
• United States
24 Apr
I lived across the street from an emu farm. They are healthy to eat, but a heck of a lot of people simply have them, and not for food. Emu burgers are so good, but a lot of people are squeamish about eating them.
I love the art; it’s fantastic!
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@xstitcher (33934)
• Petaluma, California
24 Apr
That sculpture is very cool.
I remember once watching an episode of American Pickers and Mike and Frank were hiding in a barn because they were afraid of an emu on the property. When they finally "escaped" with what they had picked, the emu, a boar, and a couple of other animals "chased" them to the fence, and the owner was busting up laughing, explaining to Mike and Frank after that they were all pets and just wanted treats!
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@JudyEv (351325)
• Rockingham, Australia
17h
We had a pet emu and she loved grapes. She was harmless too but quite imposing when she came up close.
@FourWalls (73889)
• United States
24 Apr
That is so cool! I think our introduction — at least MY introduction — to the emu was Rod Hull and his puppet Emu. (The puppet was a pain in the butt, too, so I don’t know why we’d think they’re cute.
(The puppet was a pain in the butt, too, so I don’t know why we’d think they’re cute. 1 person likes this
@LeaPea2417 (37768)
• Toccoa, Georgia
24 Apr
That is an interesting Emu art. One thing I have heard about Emu's, is Emu Oil. It is supposed to be good in helping scars fade.
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@RasmaSandra (84226)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Apr
I love that emu! An interesting addition to a garden,
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@JudyEv (351325)
• Rockingham, Australia
17h
We had a pet emu and each season she would lay a clutch of eggs.
@terri0824 (5136)
• United States
24 Apr
Very interesting piece of art...This type of art are usually one of a kind pieces.
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