While wild emus tend to live five to 10 years, Blake says, in captivity, they can live 20. Some emus have even been known to live to 60. Emmanuel is “in great health,” Blake says.

TONIGHT ON MARY SALADNA IS LIVE IN LAKEVILLE AND MARY. LET’S LET’S START AT THE BEGINNING. IT’S PRONOUNCED. YOU SAY IT. IT’S PRONOUNCED. WHAT? EMU. I DID A LOT OF RESEARCH. ED THIS BIRD ...

Emmanuel the emu does not have the avian flu as was suspected, but instead has been experiencing high levels of stress after a strain struck dozens of fellow birds on the farm, his owner has said.

“Do you live in Mendon or Millville, have or have had 2 Emus and cannot locate them? Please call Blackstone Valley Animal Control at 508-883-BVAC (2822). Thank you!

McKinney described raising the emu on his 40-acre farm alongside sheep, turkeys, ducks, and other animals as a joy, or at least when MeeMoo stays in his enclosure.

Emmanuel the emu does not have the avian flu as was suspected, but instead has been experiencing high levels of stress after a strain struck dozens of fellow birds on the farm, his owner has said.