This farmer's pet emus love a cuddle and a selfie | ABC Australia

On this spray-free raspberry farm in Portland, Victoria, Craig and Melissa Woods grow most of their own food, use solar power and collect water in tanks. All the animals on their farm have their place in the food web and provide a function on their farm.

Farmer Craig Woods says that his pet emus eat the locusts and pest grubs, and kill foxes and snakes. They may have dinosaur’s feet with a 'toenail like a can-opener',but these emus love a cuddle and a selfie pic.

Produced by Emily Bissland, ABC South West Victoria.

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[Brntburz]

I'm so pleased to see Avian/Australian relations in such a good place after the Great Emu War.

[cincin]

I need more stories like this. Who would've known emus make such great herd defenders, pest controllers and cuddle generators.

[montbrehain]

Don't you just love... down to earth people...

[AngelaMelb]

What an absolutely wonderful story and that he has been able to continue his grandfather's legacy. Thanks for sharing.

[mickzammit]

You've got it mate. The life all sensible people should aspire to. Your rapport with the animals says it all. Best wishes.

[snickothemule]

Came for the emu cuddles, stayed for this mans magnificent approach to farming.

[jacquicleijne]

Wonderful story. How refreshing to see you as a farmer using animals and emus for pest control etc., rather than the common methods of poison and shooting animals. I live in a rural area and it's shocking how poison is used as well as killing our native wildlife. Your Emus are beautiful ❤ Thanks 😊

[KACDWFCD]

Absolutely heaven😁That's it😁I'm packing up in New York😁Coming over😁
God bless you all😁

[shaneanderson]

Love his peaceful life ! True happiness is rare 🎉

[beverlyjones]

The farmer seems to be living his best life as well as his animals. Loved listening to him

[RenegadeRanga]

Beyond hilarious to watch the pig just instantly roll over when his gut was getting scratched. What a feel good story.

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This guy could have his own youtube channel. I'm sure there's lots to learn about his farm!

[billoxiiboy]

Well that wasn't even near long enough...I want to see more! As Chris Howes in other comments said - this is just waiting for a unique TV special. What a great way to incorporate the benefits of native fauna into a modern farm environment. Understated, user friendly cottage industry. Makes you want to go and visit Einstein, Goose & Wanda. Well done Craig & Melissa :)

[sarahhart]

And super generous and friendly people to boot! A family drive one weekend, happened upon their Rasberry farm and they welcomed us straight away! Even got to cuddle Einstein! (I happen to live nearby 😊)

[mirandachristina]

This is the best Aussie feel good story❤👌

[corvusboreus]

I am definitely applying to adopt that his wonderful menagerie.

[ckhowes]

Farmer Craig Woods and his mob are ready-made for an entertaining TV series.

[guybough]

Loved this story. Please do more like this.

[kerryowen-holmes]

That was a brilliant video! I’d love to see more of that man on his farm 😊⭐️

[anneterry]

Thank you so much. This has lifted my heart. I can tell you that bats think it is all the human holidays rolled into one when the cicadas come out. They stuff themselves.