186K views · 4.6K reactions | Emu bird breeding in our zoo . Emu eggs are large and look like avocados. One emu egg has the same weight and volume as 10 to 12 chicken eggs! The eggs are dark green and shiny, with small pits on the surface. The brown-and-cream-striped chicks are precocial. | The Elixir Private Zoo | Facebook

47K views · 21 reactions |  Would you pay $30 plus for an egg?  That’s the going price for emu eggs sold to customers looking for an ‘eggstraordinary’ omelette. Free Range Emu Farm in Toodyay has seen a spike in demand for emu eggs from people looking to mix things up in the kitchen. The farm is thought to be the oldest in the country, and has catered to waxing and waning demand for emu products for decades. | ABC Midwest and Wheatbelt | Facebook