4 D ACRES' Blog on Everything Emu

Ready for Farm Tour in 5,4,3,2,1

May 8th, 2013

Five days before the Farm Tour and  4 D Acres is abuzz with preparation. Even while carrying on the normal functions of a fully operating farm business, replete with chores, meetings, phone calls, etc., Mike and Dee get a head start to make sure they are ready for the Miami County Farm Tour over Mother?s [...] Read entire article & comment »


Emu Oil Found to Aid Intestinal Fortitude

May 1st, 2013

Laboratory studies are showing promising results in the treatment of bowel conditions, most specifically those caused by chemotherapy treatments.

While clinical trials have yet to begin, the laboratory studies seem to indicate that emu oil ?has therapeutic potential for the treatment of a variety of common bowel diseases in addition to the intestinal damage caused [...] Read entire article & comment »


Keeping Your Emu Oil Handy

April 24th, 2013

Emu oil is handy, as in useful, for so many things, but it?s not handy if it?s not at hand, and thus forgotten about. Because it is all natural, it can turn rancid before you can take advantage of all the benefits. Here are ways to keep emu oil close by so you remember to [...] Read entire article & comment »


Prothe?s Pecans

April 17th, 2013

In the truest sense of not seeing the forest for the trees, Prothe?s Pecans are now embracing the forest on their Paola property. Not so much a forest as a grove of Pecan trees, Leland and Slina Prothe are reaping the rewards of recognizing the hidden treasure that had long been in plain sight.

Native [...] Read entire article & comment »


FAQ Are Emu Bones Safe for Pets

April 11th, 2013

We often have an assortment of emu bones at our Farmers? Market booth and so the natural question is posed, ?Are emu bones safe for my dogs?? This is a common concern because chicken bones are very dangerous for pets.

The emu bones will not splinter like other bird bones. In fact, our customers tell [...] Read entire article & comment »