# Episode 130: Emus, Rheas, And The Farm Life

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Podcast: [Under the Canopy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/under-the-canopy-6490121)
Published: 2026-02-02T15:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

A six-foot flightless bird doesn’t just change your pastures—it changes your business model. We sit down with an Ontario rancher who started with a simple idea in the early ’90s and built a resilient operation around emus and rheas, turning a niche into a livelihood with smart pivots, careful breeding, and products people actually want. From green, three-layer eggs prized by carvers to low-fat red meat and a surprisingly versatile oil, you’ll hear how every part of the bird can hold value if ...

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