An emu chick has hatched at Longleat Safari Park just in time for the Easter weekend, marking only the second offspring for resident emu pair Bounty and Biscuit. The chick emerged from one of two eggs being incubated by father Biscuit, standing at just 12cm tall upon hatching. Despite its small beginnings, the young bird is expected to grow to an impressive 1.5 meters in height as an adult. Unlike most bird species, male emus take full responsibility for egg incubation and raising the young. The incubation period for emu eggs is 56 days, during which Biscuit has been sitting … Continue reading Emu Chick Hatches at Longleat After Father Sits 56 Days, Expected to Reach 1.5 Meters