Emus typically lay between 5 to 15 eggs in a breeding season, which generally lasts from late autumn to early spring. However, the exact number can vary based on factors such as the individual bird’s health, environmental conditions, and breeding practices.
Female emus are the ones that lay the eggs, and they usually do this every 2 to 3 days during the laying period. After laying the eggs, the female will incubate them for about 50 to 56 days, during which the male takes on the responsibility of guarding the nest and protecting the eggs.
So, while the number of eggs can fluctuate, you can expect an emu to lay a relatively small clutch in a year, concentrating the activity during the breeding season.