This farmer's pet emus love a cuddle and a selfie

This farmer's pet emus love a cuddle and a selfie | ABC Australia

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Жыл бұрын

On this spray-free raspberry farm in Portland, Victoria, Craig and Melissa Woods grow most of their own food, use solar power and collect water in tanks. All the animals on their farm have their place in the food web and provide a function on their farm.
Farmer Craig Woods says that his pet emus eat the locusts and pest grubs, and kill foxes and snakes. They may have dinosaur’s feet with a 'toenail like a can-opener',but these emus love a cuddle and a selfie pic.
Produced by Emily Bissland, ABC South West Victoria.
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@Br4ntburz Жыл бұрын

I'm so pleased to see Avian/Australian relations in such a good place after the Great Emu War.

@cincin4515 Жыл бұрын

I need more stories like this. Who would've known emus make such great herd defenders, pest controllers and cuddle generators.

@RenegadeRanga Жыл бұрын

Beyond hilarious to watch the pig just instantly roll over when his gut was getting scratched. What a feel good story.

@montbrehain Жыл бұрын

Don't you just love... down to earth people...

@snickothemule Жыл бұрын

Came for the emu cuddles, stayed for this mans magnificent approach to farming.

@null6757 Жыл бұрын

This guy could have his own youtube channel. I'm sure there's lots to learn about his farm!

@beverlyjones8156 Жыл бұрын

The farmer seems to be living his best life as well as his animals. Loved listening to him

@AngelaMelb Жыл бұрын

What an absolutely wonderful story and that he has been able to continue his grandfather's legacy. Thanks for sharing.

@estellechan8811 Жыл бұрын

This is a life I would love to live

@ckhowes Жыл бұрын

Farmer Craig Woods and his mob are ready-made for an entertaining TV series.

@craigwoods6795 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. A lot of people say to I need to post more about my farm but i need help doing that as the farm keeps me busy.

@KACDWFCD Жыл бұрын

Absolutely heaven😁That's it😁I'm packing up in New York😁Coming over😁 God bless you all😁

@mandohunter8509 5 ай бұрын

he’s gonna get killed by the spiders that are the size of small dinner plates

@jacquicleijne9525 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful story. How refreshing to see you as a farmer using animals and emus for pest control etc., rather than the common methods of poison and shooting animals. I live in a rural area and it's shocking how poison is used as well as killing our native wildlife. Your Emus are beautiful ❤ Thanks 😊

@mickzammit6794 Жыл бұрын

You've got it mate. The life all sensible people should aspire to. Your rapport with the animals says it all. Best wishes.

@mirandachristina3412 Жыл бұрын

This is the best Aussie feel good story❤👌

@shaneanderson1036 Жыл бұрын

Love his peaceful life ! True happiness is rare 🎉

@billoxiiboy Жыл бұрын

Well that wasn't even near long enough...I want to see more! As Chris Howes in other comments said - this is just waiting for a unique TV special. What a great way to incorporate the benefits of native fauna into a modern farm environment. Understated, user friendly cottage industry. Makes you want to go and visit Einstein, Goose & Wanda. Well done Craig & Melissa :)

@guybough 4 ай бұрын

Loved this story. Please do more like this.

@jjim07 Жыл бұрын

Everything connects to everything with his farm

@MrLisa35 Жыл бұрын

I love this story its amazing

@g1598 Жыл бұрын

What a legend, thanks for all the awesome berries

@myschooladventure9917 Жыл бұрын

Lovely story.

@corvusboreus2072 Жыл бұрын

I am definitely applying to adopt that guy.....and his wonderful menagerie.

@sophiesofasophie 4 ай бұрын

I need more stories like this.

@vickiesorenson2385 Жыл бұрын

I’m sure your berry happy! Lol

@mattingly234ever 11 ай бұрын

the world needs more people like Craig

@kerryowen-holmes3719 Жыл бұрын

That was a brilliant video! I’d love to see more of that man on his farm 😊⭐️

@pennyauburn848 Жыл бұрын

Best story ever. Thanks for posting

@PhilDrury Жыл бұрын

Something about Emus. Beautiful birds. Although my first introduction to them was a certain puppet.

@sarahhart7749 7 ай бұрын

And super generous and friendly people to boot! A family drive one weekend, happened upon their Rasberry farm and they welcomed us straight away! Even got to cuddle Einstein! (I happen to live nearby 😊)

@docstevens007 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, thanks for making that

@dodoxasaurus6904 Ай бұрын

beautiful birds

@vintageragamuffin4570 Жыл бұрын

That is ideal! How wonderful!

@ingermimi Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I loved this!! And such a charming farmer!!!

@sharonmoore167 Жыл бұрын

Love your love and tenderness for nature and animals, but wonder how you can dote on the emus and the pig but still be able to eat the cows.

@Aussiem8e Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see and hear more! absolutely wonderful story.

@JuraMalopolska Ай бұрын

Big hans! haha very symphatic bird

@JerseyRepresenting Жыл бұрын

Great production, thanks for sharing! This guy seems lucky to live so good

@lawrencekelli Жыл бұрын

I loved this story ,What a wonderful guy and his farm family are so cute,I'd love to live like that.

@BloodhoundNax 10 ай бұрын

He is actually quite a genius.

@markbigelow2608 Жыл бұрын

The Elemental kingdom love the care for nature that is taken here.

@stuartkcalvin Жыл бұрын

Great story. My boss has several horses on some acreage - and an emu that thinks he's a horse. If the horses bolt, so does he. At night he gets penned like the horses. Look up Colonel Mick Rizzoli, the equine king.

@shilogirl2350 Жыл бұрын

What a character☺😊

@lachlanscanlan5621 Жыл бұрын

Rule # * maintain a strong relationship with natural things which sustain us

@peaceout6285 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing, fantastic, mind-blowing example of biodiversity! I'm 62 but could you please adopt me? ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

@HairFollicle Жыл бұрын

This does put a smile on my face

@zenmaster8826 Жыл бұрын

Eyy.. beh beh beh beh beh beh!

@monumentstosuffering2995 Жыл бұрын

What a happy farm.

@LynHannan Жыл бұрын

Wow! I thought it was only water fowl that imprinted like that! The more you know! Would have been nice to see a link to the farm, seeing as they do tours for the public. I'd be up for that, and live only a few hours away.

@chayacarney5873 Жыл бұрын

Good on you man !!!

@elainemelanie9230 8 ай бұрын

My stepdad raises emus, and my families love for emus started with our sweet female, Pepper Ann. She was such an amazing bird. Probably one of the most sweetest she did, was when our livestock gaurdian dogs had puppies. They were kept in a penned area and when the mama would step out of the area to go to the bathroom or eat Pepper would step into the pen and lay down with the puppies, she loved them and they loved her. She had done other things like herding goats, and she was a wonderful pet. Sadly, she passed away after getting meningeal worm. It's been a very long time since she died, but I still miss her so much. Thankfully, we still have her buddy, Louis and he is now with the herd.

@vikinghamer Жыл бұрын

Brilliant from start to finish!

@rollerskdude Жыл бұрын

Now that's some farming

@patriciacole8773 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@bro031 Жыл бұрын

Love the old bush chook. Great job mate

@boosted_2j 7 ай бұрын

Great. Now i want 1.

@cyber-shinobi3238 Жыл бұрын

Top bloke.

@rmw250 Жыл бұрын

Must be a great lifestyle That's cool.

@MuscleBaraLover 6 ай бұрын

I barely understood him 85% of the time. 😂😂

@Simpaulme Жыл бұрын

Great Great Great!

@theerandomdude2375 Жыл бұрын

The real Jurassic park

@mplsmark222 2 ай бұрын

I was wondering in Emus had the toe weapon like kasuari, it looks like they do. Better stay on good terms with those birds, they can be deadly. It looks like they are very well socialized, and lovely animals. The babies are just adorable, living dinosaurs.

@Jay-gr9ij Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@genevasimmonds8208 Жыл бұрын

wish i had a cobber like that.

@dawnbowra8885 Жыл бұрын

What an awesome farmer ❤ love the emu…an eco system on steroids

@joannehocking4121 Жыл бұрын

That's only an hour away. I really want to go vista Wazza & Einstein. What a fantastic farm. ❤️

@sheerluckholmes5468 Жыл бұрын

What is stopping you from going, I found them on the web and I'm sure you can too.

@cruisysoozi Жыл бұрын

Super cute story

@lars9168 2 ай бұрын

As a german I find it hard to differentiate english accents. This though... This is some accent

@dmaxcustom 8 ай бұрын

I mean. You guys lost the war agains the Emus. Might as well initiate diplomatic cuddles.

@graemedickinson7812 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant !

@yarnbala Жыл бұрын

Well done! Great natural stuff. Do you sell emu chicks when they hatch as we have alot of natural bush land here in SA?

@troyfitzmaurice6834 Жыл бұрын

Very cool. Thanks mate

@nothingburger1 Жыл бұрын

Living the dream. Seems impossible to me right now, i'm trapped in a city, price of land is out of reach, but maybe i'll find a way to live off the land one day.... somehow. I don't think it's so much to want in life, but a lot of land is hoarded by very few people.

@frankoboyle7792 Жыл бұрын

now thats cool.

@jenniferwatson7118 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@deatheternal720 5 ай бұрын

Ooh i wanna meet him lol

@pumpkinpastie Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@curiouscath7629 Жыл бұрын

Awesome ✌️🍷🖤

@maq2054 Жыл бұрын

😊 Brilliant!

@leociresi4292 Жыл бұрын

Limu!

@gersonadr2 Жыл бұрын

Real life Stardew Valley

@bhaskarphukan3889 Жыл бұрын

he should keep a cassowary as a pet

@DevoL1ve Жыл бұрын

I have read this article about female birds falling in love with their care takers being a huge problems for rescues especially endangered species.

@captainryusugi1128 Жыл бұрын

Peace after the Emu War.

@jacintaedwards1123 6 ай бұрын

Whereabouts in Victoria is this? 🤔

@craigwoods6795 4 ай бұрын

Portland, Victoria

@theprecipiceofreason Жыл бұрын

Monsanto wants this man dead

@verti3213 2 ай бұрын

This farmer is very progressive, bonding with emu minority 🥰

@erichvonmolder9310 10 ай бұрын

Hey Mate! Any shrimp on the barbie?

@lisafulford5874 Жыл бұрын

All sounds wonderful except for the poor guinea pig's being food for the raptors? Did I hear correctly? After having a pet guinea pig, I cannot fathom allowing pet guinea pig's to be food. If they live in the wild, that's different.