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George Kaywood is a long time radio veteran who has switched tracks from terrestrial (FM) radio to the waves of the worldwide web. With his immensely popular radio website, www.radiogeorge.com, he brings hours and hours of listening pleasure to your computer speakers.

With over 106 channels, you will not be hearing the “same ol’ thing” every two hours like you do with traditional radio. What started as a radio station dedicated to oldies, his site now offers smooth jazz, love songs, Kansas City Jazz Roots, variety, and Bubbling Under the Billboard (an offering of the songs that didn’t quite make it to the top 100 in Billboard magazine’s charts), among others.

Mike met George when he was still on traditional radio, KCMO in Kansas City and advertised on his show. George has been out to 4 D Acres to visit. When Kaywood made the switch to internet radio in 2008, 4 D Acres decided to continue to advertise there as well. Mike particularly likes the Oldies music on George’s radio station.

George was a force in radio, starting in South Carolina, initially wanting to be an actor. After several moves later to different stations across the country, George ended up at KCMO for a time. Following that, a less than ideal stint at a St. Louis station prompted Kaywood to consider his options. He could take another traditional radio job and move across the country again, but that was wearing on him and his wife. They decided to return to the Kansas City area and give internet radio a try. Although it was not by choice, George says, “I’ve had to embrace it.”

Early going it was tough. Kaywood almost threw in the towel as he realized that he was not developing a local following, but after checking his website statistics, he discovered that he was gaining traction fast internationally. He decided to stick it out and it has been good to him. He enjoys the freedom internet radio has given him, specifically in his schedule. He can wake up at 9:00am now instead of well before sunrise.

4 D Acres encourages you to tune in to www.radiogeorge.com, as we are certain that there will be a station to fit your every mood.      

Skin conditions are sometimes difficult to deal with, not only from a cosmetic standpoint, but from a treatment and prevention standpoint. Clothing and makeup can sometimes help cover up a skin condition, but it is not always feasible, especially in warmer weather, and it does not address the problem at all.

Many skin conditions are similar in symptoms, but different in treatment and levels of cure and/or prevention. Because the differences between Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis and other rashes are often confusing and misunderstood, it is best to consult your doctor as to the specifics of your condition.

When considering treatment options, you can remember that inflammation is a common root of the dry and itchy symptoms and adjust your daily skin care regimen adequately.

4 D Acres Psori-Care II is a cream containing emu oil that acts like a therapeutic balm by moisturizing the skin and reducing the itching, redness, and scaling associated with many stubborn skin conditions. Here is what one of our clients has said about it.

Thank you so much! My daughter's psoriasis is improved, using Psori-Care, to the point ALL of the scaling is gone... only smooth red spots now. We've learned to slap emu oilon a burn right away to instantly relieve the pain and prevent scarring. Even my 5th grader told a school friend with a burn, "Oh! You need emu oil for that and it won't hurt or leave a scar." Simply amazing, really!! - J.M. Perry, KS

and another.

I'm 20 years old and have had psoriasis for about 7 years. I never found any lotions that would make my spots stop itching until my dad found this product about 3 years ago. It makes my days go by a lot better because I don't have to worry about being uncomfortable and itching all of the time. It has even helped clear some of the spots where I use it twice a day. I don't use any other lotions for my psoriasis now. - L. Wise Basehor, Kansas  

We hope that you will consider giving it a try.

It all starts with the false dawn appearing in the East as I rise for another exciting day. I dress and meet Dee at the breakfast table to discuss our plans for the day.

Then I enter the office to check the computer for orders that came in overnight. I will prepare them for shipment later this morning.

The first item on the agenda for Dee and I to tackle is to stack a few bales of hay the neighbor delivered earlier in the week. They did the majority of it, but we didn’t have enough pallets to finish the job until I brought a couple more home. The hay will be used to feed the llamas during the winter months and we use it as bedding for the emus during the breeding season.

After that job is tackled I mount the riding mower and head out to the emu pens. Dee opens and closes the gates to the breeder pens so I don’t have to dismount my mower. When the breeder pens are all mowed I head to the new emu chick pens that are under construction and mow that area.

Back in to the office to take care of the orders that came in since this morning. I answer a few e-mails, check Facebook and make a few phone calls.

The morning is now just about over, time to get a shower, shave and dress (suit and tie) for a luncheon in Kansas City, Missouri.

Before leaving the house I collect the packages that are now ready to be shipped and head to the Post Office.

I drive to Kansas City, Missouri for the luncheon and when it’s over at two o’clock, I point the truck in the right direction to go to the feed store near Kansas City, Kansas. Once the feed is loaded I am off again, this time to a meeting at the Ag Hall of Fame in Kansas City, Kansas.

The meeting is over by 5:30 PM. Back in my truck and on the road again, this time I’m heading home.

Dee has dinner fixed and waiting for me when I walk in the door. (It helps that I call her to let her know when to expect me home.)

After eating our meal and changing into my chore clothes, Dee and I go outside to unload the feed off the truck.

I again step into the office to check the computer for orders and catch up on the afternoon’s e-mails.

The evening is winding down here on the farm. The weather started out in the upper 70’s then peaked over 100 degrees, still no sign of much needed rain. The forecast is going to be the same for the next week. 

Well folks, it‘s off to bed to recharge this ol’ body so I can do it all again tomorrow.

Goodnight and thanks for letting me share one day in my life.  

Earlier this year the American Emu Association (AEA) reported that there have been cases where emu oil has been adulterated or cut with other ingredients and then an attempt was made to pass the resulting product off as pure Emu Oil.

"We have heard of cases where unscrupulous dealers have cut the emu oil with vegetable oil or some other oil and then tried to sell it to an unsuspecting product company." Mike Eppley, president of the AEA.

Perhaps that is the reason that the AEA has made a random purchase of emu oil from different sources, including several online stores, eBay and Amazon, and directly from farms. Eleven total samples were purchased and sent to a lab that had never analyzed emu oil before thus removing any bias that might be present from labs that regularly analyze emu oil. A fatty acid profile was done on each sample, compared to the international trade rules for emu oil and only 5 of the eleven samples were confirmed as pure emu oil, in spite of the labels indicating that they were all pure emu oil. 6 of the eleven were found to be straight corn or soybean oil and or the same blended with emu oil.

In an earlier post, we described the AEA requirements for using the AEA Certified Emu Oil Seal, as well as the emu oil grading system. Please, if you are not purchasing your emu oil from us, be sure that you are getting what you pay for. 4 D Acres prides itself in providing you with the highest quality emu oil products.

Reputable emu oil distributors should have an available fatty acid profile of their oil that can be provided to customers and this can be compared to the international trade rules.

Do you have questions? Please do not hesitate to email us at info@4dacres.com or call us at 1-877-837-4119.

Your hair is ultimately an extension of your wardrobe as part of your overall image, but like a silk tie or a linen blouse, it must be cared for properly. Because it is fragile, it is important to carefully select the right products for your hair care regimen. While your hair can be weakened through a less than ideal diet, or from an illness, it can also reflect weakness from heavy styling or lack of proper care.

Hair is ultimately made up of 90% keratin protein and 10% water. The proper care can help to maintain the delicate moisture balance in healthy hair. Emu oil acts as a fortifying agent for limp dry hair; it helps to eliminate split ends and restores a natural healthy shine to the hair. Our Purple Emu Hair Shampoo gently cleanses your hair and scalp and leaves a pleasant fragrance. Our Purple Emu Hair Conditioner is a moisture-rich formula that softens hair leaving it tangle-free, silky and shiny.

For hair that is full of body and luxurious, use Purple Emu Shampoo & Hair Conditioner from 4 D Acres. 4 D Acres offers this shampoo and conditioner separately or as a discounted set.  You will enjoy that it is gentle but effective as shown with this supportive testimonial.

"I like it a lot. It leaves my hair soft and no knots. It smells like a nice flower." Susana V, age 5

 

In another installment of Business Profiles, we would like to present InterKan. When it comes to website options, they are too numerous to count. Whether it is for hosting, design or simply maintenance, it is important that you can rely on your service provider. If you have problems with your website, your virtual storefront, you can compare that to a brick and mortar store that is messy and unattractive or that simply does not open for business.

4 D Acres Emu Oil has been using InterKan for hosting, design and maintenance of our site www.4dacresemuoil.com almost the entire 16 years we have been in business because we realized early on the importance of having a website.   When our original web designer passed away, we called Sheila Kamler, owner of InterKan, having met her at a state convention for the Kansas Emu Association. Based on the preexisting relationship and the services InterKan provides, we moved to their hosting service and redesigned the website. Just a few years ago, we underwent a major revision to which we attribute a direct increase in sales.

Founders Sheila Kamler and Justin Geering understand small business, being admittedly a small business themselves. With a track record of more than 15 years of success helping other small businesses, they understand the crucial need for businesses to be well represented on the web. They provide personalized customer service. That literally means that we can talk to a live person on the phone and get prompt email responses as well. For busy people like us, that is imperative.

Beyond their personalized approach, and perhaps because of it, they are an award winning enterprise, having won the 2002 Award of Merit from the Kansas Department of Commerce, and the 2009 Best of Topeka Web Contestby TK Magazine, for the Kansas CPR website that they designed and built.  They pride themselves for their level of dedication to the community, having been involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manhattan, KS and the Manhattan/Riley County Sesquicentennial. They have also donated time and resources to area non-profits with complimentary web design and hosting.

4D Acres Emu Oil is proud to call Sheila and Justin friends and InterKan an important part of our success. If you need webhosting, shopping cart, web consulting, email service, smart phone linkage and excellent service, we recommend InterKan. You’ll receive timely updates and your questions are always answered the same day or at least within 24 hours.  Justin explains what we need to do in a language that we can understand.

Located locally in Manhattan, Kansas, you can find them globally at www.interkan.net.

Consumers are becoming super savvy when it comes to their cosmetic use. They want to know that their products are safe, effective and not full of fillers. More and more cosmetics products are being made with all-natural products, including emu oil.

A double blind study done by Dr. Alexander Zemstov from the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1994 and presented at the AEA national convention in Nashville, Tennessee found emu oil to be more cosmetically acceptable than mineral oil, showing better moisturizing properties, superior texture, and lower incidence of comedogenicity (pore clogging tendencies).

The study stated that “the most intriguing properties of emu oil as far as cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries are concerned is its apparent ability to penetrate the stratum corneum barrier.” This means that in addition to its moisturizing properties, emu oil is beneficial in cosmetic applications as a transporter of other therapeutic substances into the skin.

According to an article in People Magazine, popular Aussie actress Cate Blanchett keeps emu oil in her bag of beauty secrets. She is not a fan of plastic surgery and is very picky about her product use. At fashionista.com she was also quoted on her use of emu oil because of its highly moisturizing properties.

I use essential oil, like emu oil. [Ed. Note: She had to repeat this one for us a few times. Yes, that's emu. Like the bird.] In indigenous Australian culture, that’s the first oil they put on a baby because it’s so hydrating. If you’ve got sunburn or you’ve got a scar or something it’s incredible…. Cate Blanchett [Ed. Note is by fashionista.com]

Popular products containing emu oil are massage oils, facial and body lotions, hair shampoos and conditioners, hand soaps and body washes.

Okay, so it’s not snap, crackle, pop, but in the spring, we eat, sleep and breathe the whistle, crack and hatch. You see, it’s hatching season.

The whistle begins about a week before the cracking, but the story begins long before that, so let’s start at the beginning. Here at 4 D Acres, the breeding season begins in September and lasts through May. It is during this time where our best hens and their male counterparts let the magic begin. Within days to weeks, the hens begin to lay eggs and our ‘round the clock work begins. The eggs are laid after dark, so we must check the pens during the night so that the eggs do not freeze in the cold weather or are not pilfered by predators. Once an egg has been taken from the pen, it is weighed, assigned a number for record keeping and then placed into refrigeration at 45°F for 30 to 45 days. A batch of eggs is then brought to room temperature before being placed in our floor-model Hatchrite incubator at 97°F and 33% humidity.  The eggs stay here until the hatching begins, approximately 52 days. Our incubator maintains the ideal temperature and humidity level and even rotates the eggs, so unless an alarm sounds signifying a change in ideal conditions based on external factors, all we have to do is check the water reservoir for proper levels and fill as necessary.

Whistle: About a week before an egg is ready to hatch, the most amazing thing happens. If you whistle at the egg, it sometimes starts rocking as the baby chick responds to the sound, and every once in a while, it whistles back!

Crack: One of the most exciting things for us to see is a tiny shell fragment on the floor of the incubator as it means that the hatching has begun. That egg is then placed into a hatcher, where the hatching process takes anywhere from one to two hours, and up to twelve hours. If the chick has some difficulty hatching, we must resist the temptation to help the chick out of the shell. Much like a butterfly coming out of a cocoon, the emu chick must exercise survival muscles including the pipping muscle that does the majority of shell-breaking work.

Hatch: Once the chick is completely hatched out, it is again weighed, sexed and tagged. Then it goes into the brooder box with all the other hatchlings, and does not come out of there until we see that it eats, drinks, and poops, - basic survival skills.

From newly hatched chick to sexually mature adult, it takes eighteen to twenty four months, and the birds are kept in areas accordant with their age, generally recognizable in their height.

This year, in addition to all the other chores that it takes to run a farm and a household, the hatching and brooding season will keep us constantly busy as we go through two phases, the first hatch planned for the beginning of March with sporadic hatching finishing out the first batch under our careful vigilance. Our second phase will begin in May and hopefully by summer, we are on to a whole different season at 4 D Acres.

It seems as if dietary guidelines change every time we turn around. From low fat to no fat, from low carb to liquid diets, the list goes on. One thing that has been found to be true again and again in real scientific studies is that our bodies need fat – the right kind of fat in the right proportions.

Although some would argue that all you need to have the right nutrition is to eat a well-balanced diet, that is indeed easier said than done. Our busy lifestyles, on the run eating habits, and unavailability of certain food types because of seasons or geographic locations all contribute to a lack of nutritional balance.

When it comes to healthy fats, or essential fatty acids, we have been told that the best ones for our bodies are unsaturated fats, especially Omega fatty acids. They aid the body in maintaining a healthy metabolism and also in the reduction of cholesterol, by balancing the saturated fat content in the body. Not often found in the typical American diet, these fats are normally found in marine and plant oils, but also in emu oil. For this reason, it is wise to supplement your diet with sources of Omega fatty acids not found in your typical diet, and a gel cap is one of the best ways to implement essential fatty acids to your diet.

This all-natural dietary supplement is an excellent source of Omega 3, Omega 6 and Omega 9 essential fatty acids that are required for maintaining optimum health. 4 D Acres offers a convenient daily supplement called Emu-Gel Caps to provide you with these essential fatty acids. Don’t believe us, though. Take it from our customer!

I have been using emu oil capsules since the Wichita farm show. You were convincing when you talked about the change in your cholesterol readings. I think I told you at Wichita in November that I have suffered foot pain for several years because of bone spurs on my heels. I just realized that I don't have this pain anymore. I have not changed any of my meds. - C. Henton, Manhattan, Kansas

Because I sell at so many different types of venues, I have the pleasure of meeting a lot of great people. Every once in a while I meet some absolutely fantastic people that I am able to build a relationship with beyond business.

Chris Captain is one of those fantastic people. I met Chris about three years ago at the North Kansas City Market, and then had the pleasure of running into him more frequently at the Overland Park Farmers’ Market. Chris attends the markets, like I do, to promote and sell his products.

His business, The Pasta Pros is a distributor for Pappardelle’s Pasta, and the business model is largely built on face to face relationships which makes the markets the ideal distribution channel for his pasta products. From many delicious dried types of pasta, to a variety of frozen ravioli, Chris makes dinner easy. The pastas are already flavored and pair well with the olive oils and vinegars that are also part of the product line. The favorite at 4 D Acres is the Southwest Orzo, and we have a basic recipe that we use.

2 c. Southwest Orzo
1 lb. ground emu
2 15oz can stewed tomatoes w/juice
1 6oz can tomato paste
Garlic Salt and pepper to taste
1 11oz can of drained corn (optional)  

Prepare the Pappardelles Southwest Orzo according to package directions. Lightly brown the ground emu on medium low heat. (Avoid high heats when cooking emu.) Add meat to drained pasta and add the tomato paste, stewed tomatoes. Add garlic salt and pepper as desired.

Sometimes we will make it a spicier recipe by adding green chilies and Ro-Tel tomatoes.

Chris says that his best seller is the Garlic Chive Pappardelle and says that a recipe is included with each pasta package and more recipes can be found online at the Pappardelle’s website.The Pasta Pros can be found at various local markets including the Historic City Market at 5^th and Walnut in Kansas City, Missouri on Saturdays from 8:00am to 3:00pm, weather permitting.

Chris’s wife Becky is one of our most loyal customers. Here is what she has to say about 4 D Acres Emu Oil.

"I use emu oil daily. It helps to minimize fine lines and slow the aging process. I recently had a burn on my face and immediately applied some emu oil to the burn site and repeated it every 6-8 hours. It soothed the pain and reduced the redness immediately. The healing process only took 72 hours. It was amazing how fast it healed the burn. I also use the emu oil on my lips. It took care of my chapped lips in 24 hrs—despite being out in the cold wind for lengthy periods of time. " - Becky Captain

February is American Heart Month, and not in the Valentine’s Day sense. Certainly it capitalizes on the festivities surrounding cupid’s designated day, but organizations like the American Heart Association and the CDC want to remind us that heart disease is still the number one cause of death in the United States.

At the top of the list for heart disease prevention is diet and exercise. While movement is important, and most Americans have access to outdoor parks and walkways where they can raise their heart rate with a brisk walk or jog, it is becoming increasingly harder to obtain the essential nutrients we need in the staples of the American diet.

In spite of faddish low-fat diets, studies have shown that our bodies need to ingest healthy fats. Once thought to increase cholesterol, healthy fats have been proven to actually reduce bad cholesterol and contribute to the overall health of the body. Unsaturated and monounsaturated fats are those most recommended for healthy human consumption.

Emu oil, processed from the fatty stores of the emu bird, has been found to have dietary benefits in addition to the curative benefits of topical applications. Auburn University did a study on emu oil to determine the fatty composition of emu oil in order to help explain the properties and therefore the benefits of emu oil.

They found that 70% of the fatty acids in emu oil were unsaturated, which is in line with current recommendations for a “heart healthy” diet. Having been found to contain Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids, the oil of the emu is gaining stature in the market of health supplements. While the emu oil does not support high heats, and is therefore not recommended for use as cooking oil, it can be used cold in a salad dressing or added to a smoothie. Emu oil dietary supplements in gel caps are also widely available for convenience.

 Emuversatile, Emutasty, Emulicious,

These are just a few words, albeit made up, to describe the versatility of emu meat. Here at 4 D Acres, we have found that emu is such a mild tasting meat that it can easily be adapted to a variety of recipes that call for beef, pork, chicken or turkey. Without a heavy gamey taste that you might expect, the emu meat’s mildness allows it to work well with a large variety of seasonings and ingredients. Here is our adaptation of a chorizo recipe that we found on the internet. It originally called for ground pork, so we substitute ground emu meat for the pork. It is a snap to mix together, and just takes minutes to cook through. Lower heats are recommended to avoid a tough chew.  

Homemade Emu Chorizo  

This is great in a breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs and salsa in a flour or corn tortilla.  

1 lb ground emu
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. red Chile powder (cayenne)
1 lg clove garlic (mashed)
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar  

Mix all ingredients together then add to the emu meat, blend with fork. To cook: Use either a non stick skillet or a fry pan lightly coated with vegetable oil spray. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring continuously until lightly browned. Drain off liquid. (We put the cooked meat mixture in a bowl, cover it, then refrigerate and eat the next day. This gives the flavors time to meld.)

For scrambled eggs and chorizo: Add 2 tbsp. meat mixture per each beaten egg and scramble. Remaining mixture can be used in a salad, taco, meat/bean/cheese burrito, etc.
Vinegar and cayenne can be adjusted according to taste. The vinegar counters the effects of the heat, so adjust vinegar down and cayenne up for spicier sausage. Enjoy!

  Here's a quote from a family friend after she tried our homemade emu chorizo:

“This is good and I don’t have to add my hot sauce.” Becky Gomez

We are certain that you’ll find this recipe a welcome addition to your healthy lifestyle, especially if you love chorizo but don’t like the heavy oil content of pork chorizo. Emu meat is classified as poultry and is lower in fat and cholesterol than chicken and even turkey. It has a flavor similar to beef and can be used in any dishes that call for beef.

For more recipes, check out the Official Cookbook of the American Emu Association available on our website.

So, what's cooking in your kitchen?

While there is no snow currently on the ground at 4 D Acres, and there has only been a light dusting of snow earlier this winter, we wanted to share the answer to what is a common question in the winter.The question is regarding emus in the snow, although often phrased in terms of comfort, behavior, or special needs.

The snow does not actually bother the birds. If it has not snowed in a while, they are leery to walk in it at first, but soon make their way to the open air of their outdoor pens, and are thereafter not affected. We make sure they have adequate shelter available that they can access at will. We have noticed that they will seek shelter when the temperatures are below freezing and there is a strong wind. The emu will often stand, unbothered, under a snowfall until they have a couple of inches on their backs. While their feathers are not waterproof, they do have a layer of fat just under their hides that insulates them and keeps them warm.

One might think that the emu, originating in Australia, might be accustomed to only warm temperatures. It does get quite cold and even snows in Australia. Their seasons just mirror ours. The emu acclimates itself as the temperature changes, but a sudden long-distance transfer of location might disturb them, because of temperature, humidity, air density and air quality factors.

Even when the weather is quite cold, the birds love to be hosed down with water. They are also quite unaffected by any ice accumulation on their feathers. The emus walk carefully when there is ice on the ground. The emu could slip and fall and potentially break a leg if there is ice on the ground, but they seem to manage, walking carefully so as not to slip and slide.

If you were to have a dog and pony show – a travelling circus in the late 19^th, early 20^thcenturies – you’d want your dogs and ponies to be in tip top shape! 4 D Acres can help! It’s no dog trick that you can keep your pet’s coat shiny and healthy by adding emu oil to their diet with just a few drops in their food. The rich emollients in the emu oil also help restore the beauty to their hair when added to your favorite pet shampoo. If your pet has had a real dog day and injured itself, the transdermal properties of the emu oil speed healing and aids in reduced scarring. See what this dog lover has to say about Rusty's Refined Emu Oil.

Our dog ZAPATO is a large black and silver German Shepherd and Lab mix. We were told she was allergic to the saliva in flea bites, so every time she was bitten it caused a large red bump. Her vet put her on medication for 2 months and finally the bumps were gone. But then we had another problem, the medication had left her skin dry as toast, and she had huge white flakes in her fur. It looked like a very bad case of dandruff. What her vet sold me didn't work, and the biting and scratching got worst. Then I remembered buying Rusty's Refined Emu Oil and started using it on her problem areas. It calmed her skin down immediately and gave her much needed relief. Now after 3 weeks here dry skin condition is gone and so are the white flakes. ZAPATO's coat feel like silk and is in beautiful condition. I used a small amount of oil and rubbed it in with my fingers by giving her a puppy massage. Thank you Rusty and Mike - CL & ZAPATO TOO Merriam KS

We’re not horsing around with your ponies either. Does your equine have cracked hooves or open wounds from fences or equipment? Equine Aid is a deep penetrating, non-irritating, highly moisturizing, all natural nutritional supplement to the skin. Keep one in your first aid kit. Don’t take it from us. Check out this reviews by some of our faithful customers.

At the Farm and Ranch Show this week I learned for the first time of emu oil, and the benefits it can have for cuts on horses. I decided to buy some to have on hand, just in case. Unbelievably enough this very Friday our 8 month old filly didn't like that we moved her mother to another location. One of the benefits for doing this was to try to wean the filly. But she panicked tonight and jumped the neighbor's fence that is chain link with a hot wire and barbed wire on top. She received about 6 different very large gashes across her chest and above her leg. I called our vet but could not get a hold of anyone. I thought of the emu oil that I had just purchased. I applied it with a Q-tip, but I wanted to confirm are we supposed to do anything else besides apply it twice a day? How much of it are we supposed to try and get into or onto the cuts? The timing of all this I whole heart believe it's nothing short of a miracle. The Lord's guidance was definitely involved in the decision to purchase the Equine Aide. Thank You, - I. B. Wichita, Kansas

  Just when you thought the show was over:  

I want to thank you for letting me know that the Emu Oil would be safe in treating my cat (Angel's) wound. She was hurt and I found out late in the evening. I noticed she had a lump on her side, when I went to investigate the wound erupted. I cleaned her up and she was not happy. After calling you I put Emu Oil on the wound and the next morning it was healed. What a miracle. I was already convinced you have a great product, but after this it was confirmed beyond belief. I saved a lot of money and worry by using the (Emu) oil and it was easier on Angel. She is not fond of the ride to the vet. Thank you! so so much! - S.T. Shawnee, KS

  So whether you have dogs or ponies or a herd of cats, consider 4 D Acres Emu Oil Products for your pets. Rusty's Refined Emu Oil and Equine Aid are grade B oil, which means that it is refined but does not meet the international trade rules for a grade A oil. Perfect for animal use.

As a small business owner, I do not take for granted that I owe much of my success to other people and small businesses. One particular business comes to mind: The Louisburg Cider Mill, owned by Tom and Shelly Schierman. They were one of my first distributor to carry the 4 D Acres Emu Oil products, and that was fourteen years ago.

Quite the success story themselves, they started the Louisburg Cider Mill in the Fall of 1977 in a restored 120 year old barn. Experiencing what some would call “overnight success” after a Kansas City Star article, they are no strangers to hard work. Known especially for their apple cider (of course!), apple cider donuts (oh so delicious, especially when fresh and hot), Lost Trail sodas, and fruit butters, they are a growing operation as they have added products and attractions through the years. In spite of their growth, their customer service is second to none.

Pick your own pumpkins and watch fresh apple cider being made in the fall, enjoy a cold Lost Trail root beer in the summer, and enjoy shopping in their country store year round for gift baskets, food items, souvenirs, cookware, and of course 4 D Acres Emu Oil products!!

My favorite product is the Refined Emu Oil. I use it on little scaly areas of dry skin that lotion just can't help. One of my employees is certain that the Refined Emu Oil kept her from having a big crater scar after being bit by a brown recluse spider.
~Shelly Schierman

I have found the Louisburg Cider Mill to be huge supporters of other local small businesses. 4 D Acres has participated in their Fall Cider Fest with a display of our products as well as a live emu for the public to see. We have participated with them and other local farms on the Miami County Farm Tour as well. I consider Tom and Shelly to be valuable business friends and community members. They ship anywhere in the US and abroad through their online store or mail order catalog, but if you are ever in the Kansas City area, it is worth it to put the Louisburg Cider Mill on your itinerary.

“We continue today as we began. All of our food products are produced from the finest ingredients available. We guarantee every item in this catalog to you 100% satisfaction. If you are ever not satisfied, just call us and we’ll make it right.”

- Tom & Shelly Schierman

Here is a great video from YouTube from a FoodNetwork special done on the Cider Mill.

Interested in becoming a 4 D Acres Emu Oil distributor? Email me at mike@4dacres.com or call 877.837.4119.