Motherofbirds
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- Jul 27, 2021
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Hello,
I got 3 Emus last year. We live in a large property with no neighbors anywhere near. They are in a large fenced area (6ft tall to protect them from predators but we let them roam around almost every day. They are super friendly and curious.
Last night there were fireworks sounds, not too loud as we live in a secluded ranch, but the Emus went crazy. One of them climbed and jumped the fence, we tried to calm the other 2 but they kept running into the fence so they were hurting their necks and heads. I decided to let them out and they took off. We could see them running around scared, it was such a terrible experience.
After the fireworks ended we walked all over the property and were able to find only 2 of them and guide them back into their own. This morning the third one was waiting at our door.
Today is the big night for fireworks and I could really use some advice.
I am thinking they hurt themselves on the fence, so letting them out before the fireworks start? But what if they get injured elsewhere? What if they get lost? Is there anything I can do to avoid this traumatic experience?
Thank you in advance.
I got 3 Emus last year. We live in a large property with no neighbors anywhere near. They are in a large fenced area (6ft tall to protect them from predators but we let them roam around almost every day. They are super friendly and curious.
Last night there were fireworks sounds, not too loud as we live in a secluded ranch, but the Emus went crazy. One of them climbed and jumped the fence, we tried to calm the other 2 but they kept running into the fence so they were hurting their necks and heads. I decided to let them out and they took off. We could see them running around scared, it was such a terrible experience.
After the fireworks ended we walked all over the property and were able to find only 2 of them and guide them back into their own. This morning the third one was waiting at our door.
Today is the big night for fireworks and I could really use some advice.
I am thinking they hurt themselves on the fence, so letting them out before the fireworks start? But what if they get injured elsewhere? What if they get lost? Is there anything I can do to avoid this traumatic experience?
Thank you in advance.