Keeping emus and ostrich

If you plan to keep emus, ostriches or other livestock, you need to know the rules for property identification codes (PIC) and permits.

Property identification codes

You need a Property Identification Code (PIC) for your property if you keep emus, ostriches, poultry, pigeons, or other livestock, no matter:

• the size of your property
• the number of animals you have or
• whether they are pets.

Find out how to get a PIC.

Keeping emus as pets

You must have a permit to keep an emu in the Northern Territory.

For further information go to keeping emus as pets.