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RHEAS
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Grey Rheas are basically the same as white rheas,
except for the color.
They are beautiful birds, but, the males are also
aggressive as is the white rheas.
These brown rheas are sometimes farmed as is the white
rheas. The whole bird is usable.
I do not recommend them as pets. |
I raised them in a play pen till they were about 3 months old.
Then I put
them in a house outside until they were big enough
to get along with the
adult rheas.
These baby rheas are very fragile. A bit difficult to raise within their
three month age.
If you are thinking of getting a bird in the ratite family, I would suggest the
Emus. but get them at least 3 months old.
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This is a baby rhea of about a month old.
This
one is the grey species of the rheas.
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Gray Rheas have hazel eyes, where the white rhea's have blue eyes.
When the male fluff's his feathers out, they are very beautiful.
The grey male rheas don't seem to be as aggressive as the white
rheas, but they are still mean birds.. Generally after they mature, males of
both type of rheas are aggressive and WILL bite.
The females are not aggressive, but, are curious birds. The females will peck
your hand harder than an emu would.
Male or female don't seem to have much of a personality.
I do not recommend these type of birds, unless you plan on using
them for butchering.
Their feathers, meat and oil's are usable. |
This picture is of a grey Rhea. |
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