Working, Full-time Emu Ranch
ALL
(West
Nile, Newcastle Disease, Avian Influenza, Parasites, and terror threats against
the food supply, etc prompted our Vet to recommend temporary suspension of all
tours to reduce and help reduce the spread of disease)
Heart
of
Located on the shores of one
of the cleanest lakes in Minnesota, Lake Belle Taine,
this working ranch was designed to preserve the recreational use of the lake
and to be totally environmentally friendly. The ranch is so inconspicuous that
residents of the area refer to it as one of the "Best-Kept Secrets"
in Nevis. Even few full-year residents know the whereabouts of this environmentally friendly Emu operation
with nearly 500 birds.
At the request of the
community, the ranch is open for public tours on Wednesdays in the summer [May
through August], and by specific appointment. The rest of the year the ranch
tours are available by appointment only.
We offer a one and one half
hour walking tour of this 40 acre Emu facility which houses nearly 500 birds
from early hatch chicks to 8 year old breeders [depending upon the time of
year].
The Ranch has 5 dedicated
emu barns the smallest being 34' x 56'. There are also 4 pairing huts and a
separate climate controlled 450 sq. ft. incubation, and a 1300 sq ft
hatching/early growth facility. [Not available to public tours during hatching
season.] And yes, then there is also Peewee's house. If tourists are calm and
quiet Peewee may even allow you to visit him.
The guided tour includes the
history of the Emu in America, samples of Emu products [oils, lotions, meat,
eggs, feathers, leather] and a visit to the chick, yearling, two year old and
breeder barns. Pictures of you with Peewee the Emu are available for $5-when he
cooperates. Remember, all of our birds are wild, not domesticated.
The Ranch Tour is totally
free, but donations are accepted, and tipping the tour guide is never
prohibited. EmuMagic Emu Oil based products are available to sample and
purchase.
Facilities are accessible to
tour buses and large motorhomes. And visitors are
welcome to come by boat and tie up at our dock!
We have hosted numerous school, senior citizen, agricultural and state tours.
Heart of Minnesota Emu
Ranch has been featured on the cover of "Emu Today and Tomorrow"
magazine and "The Ostrich News" magazine. Numerous newspaper and
television media have presented featured stories about the ranch for their
viewers. Don't be surprised to find reporters from KSAX/KRWF,
KTCA, KCCO/KCCW, or others
filming during your visit. We never know when they are coming.
When
visiting the area, please include this unique tour in your agenda.
From May
to Labor Day tours are Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and other times and
days by appointment. Tours are also available by appointment or by luck!
The rest of the year tours are by appointment only.
Telephone your request to 218-652-3790.
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