4 D Acres

We know how important your pets are to you. How do we know? Because we have them too! Rusty was our Brittany Spaniel who brought character and companionship to 4 D Acres until about 3 years ago. We named our line of pet products after him. Currently we have four barn cats, Smoky, Katrina, Goldie, and Dot – Dot being a gray cat with a white spot on her chest. They are busy all day keeping the barn free of little critters.

We like to give them treats to show our appreciation for their tireless dedication to keeping the barn clear of rodents by feeding them Rusty’s Pet Treats. Our new, all natural treats for your dog or cat are made with low fat emu meat and added flax seed for healthy Omega 3 benefits that animals need as well. So, not only are they healthy but they taste great as well. We know you care about what you feed your pets, so we want you to know exactly what you are feeding them when you buy Rusty’s Pet Treats. Two options are available.

"Rusty’s Pet Treats Ingredients: Emu, fortified textured soy protein, natural hickory smoke flavor, water, milk, soy flour, and seasonings.”

“Rusty’s Pet Treats Omega 3 Ingredients: Emu meat, flax seed, barley grits, natural hickory smoke flavor, salt, garlic powder, tomato powder, dextrose, spices, nonfat dry milk, sweet whey, soy sauce powder.”

Our cats love them just as much as the dogs do. The treats are like jerky pieces, easily edible and digestible for your four-legged friends. In January, save 25% when you order 4 packs of either the 4 oz or 8 oz sizes of the Original Recipe or Omega 3. 4 oz Rusty’s Pet Treats 8 oz Rusty’s Pet Treats 4 oz Rusty’s Pet Treats Omega 3 8 oz Rusty’s Pet Treats Omega 3  

Visit the www.4dacresemuoil.com, call 877.837.4119 or email info@4dacres.com to place your order.

Did you know that emu meat, particularly the emu meat sold by 4D Acres has the highest protein content of any USDA inspected meat sold in the United States? And YES, our meat is USDA inspected as well, insuring you the highest quality of meat - safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged. We are often asked questions about our meat. For example, do we raise emus specifically for the meat? While the meat is obviously a valuable product, at 4D Acres, it is a byproduct, as we raise our emu specifically for the emu oil, and its amazing healing benefits.

That being said, we also recognize the value to the health conscious consumer of a meat that is high in protein and low in fat, and that is also incredibly versatile. For that reason, we do have meat available for purchase and we can ship it. We get about 25 to 30 pounds of meat per bird, and sell it in steak filets, ground meat, and also in jerky and meat sticks. The jerky and meat sticks are easily shipped as they do not require refrigeration, and the prices on the website reflect that. For the steaks and ground emu meat, we recommend that you call for pricing, as the cost is determined by the weight of your meat package as well as the special shipping requirements to get your meat to you fresh.

We invite you to try our recipe for Emu Burgers.

1 lb. ground emu

1 egg (1 chicken egg or ¼ c. emu egg)

salt, pepper, to taste

pickles,sliced

tomatoes,sliced

onions,sliced

ketchup and mustard

4 hamburger buns

Blend ground emu, egg, salt and pepper in bowl with a fork. Don’t overmix. Make 4 patties. Grill or pan fry over medium heat. Place patties on buns. Garnish with onion, tomatoes, pickles, ketchup and mustard. You can add cheese for a tasty cheeseburger. Serves 4.

Despite the fact that we have been in the emu business for over 15 years, we never tire of hearing the success stories and testimonials from happy customers. We thought we’d share some of the most amazing ones with you. One of our customers wrote about how the emu oil worked to minimize scarring after major surgery.

I had purchased the Emu oil for my father that had open heart surgery. We started applying as soon as we received the oil. The scar on his chest looks fantastic! This is the first time he heard about the oil and he loves it. I am ordering him another one. This is a wonderful healing product. Thank you so much. - D.H. Overland Park, KS

Another of our customers was so enthusiastic that she thought it deserved attention from a nationally syndicated talk show.

I love your products so much that I wrote Dr. Oz to brag about them. The Golden Magic is just that...MAGIC!! I have fought dry skin all my life. Now I just use two drops of Golden Magic, and I am moisturized and hydrated. I use the massage oil in the shower to lock in moisture and then use the body lotion after the shower. I love the shampoo and conditioner. As my other products are finished, I will replace them all with your products. Great stuff. I am 54 and don't look it now. Even my neck is losing wrinkles! Thanks for great products. - J.P. Savannah, GA

And since it is dry skin season, we will leave you with this one. This customer has a skin condition that might be further exacerbated by the need to bathe in a Jacuzzi frequently, which can dry skin as water evaporates. She has found a solution to more than one problem here.

Every winter I deal with dry skin and it does not seem to matter how much lotion I use. I also, due to back injuries, spend time each day in a Jacuzzi bathtub. I inquired about the Emu Oil and came home with a bottle and lots of hope. I was not disappointed! I put 2 to 3 squirts into the bath water, and while I bubble away the stress and pain, the Emu Oil sooths and hydrates my skin. It has made my life so much more comfortable. No more itchy dry skin! I have also found since using this product that my other medications seem to work better. Pain in life is not fun, but with the right things you can make a difference. My whole family loves the 4 D Acres line of products, and we have had wonderful results! Thank you so much for making this available. - K. W. King City, MO

Do you have any stories or testimonials of how 4 D Acres products have helped you? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at info@4dacres.com

Normally, we offer one product special each month for the entire month, but for December we wanted to offer you the opportunity to take advantages of a multitude of specials. So we are offering 12 different products, offered at a great price for one day only. AND that includes FREE SHIPPING!*      

Dec. 10 – 4 oz Psori Care ll

Dec. 11 – 2 oz Super Rich Moisturizer

Dec. 12 – 2 oz A/R Crème

Dec. 13 – 8 oz Hand & Body Lotion – both lightly scented and unscented

Dec. 14 – 4 oz Emu Oil

Dec. 15 – 3.5 oz Muscle Joint Plus  

Dec. 17 – 4 oz Facial Cream

Dec. 18 – 2 oz White Satin

Dec. 19 – .5 oz Derma 50

Dec. 20 – 1 oz Golden Magic

Dec. 21 – Emu Oil Gel Caps Dietary Supplement

Dec. 22 – Clear Emu Oil  

To take advantage of the special, your order must be placed via phone or online on the day of the special. Additional products placed on the order will also be shipped for free*, but only the product indicated on that particular day will receive a discount.

To find out just how much you can save, click on the above product(s) of choice on their assigned days. Order from there or call us at 1 877 837 4119.  

*Only includes emu oil products, excludes meat, bones, crafts, eggs.

4 D Acres has had the pleasure of doing business with influenSPHERE. influenSPHERE was formed when Michele Jennae of Sacramento, CA decided to take her business and networking expertise and begin a coaching service designed to help people make deeper connections within their sphere of influence.

The name was born by combining influence with sphere, with strategic mention of the word influence first. Through her coaching, seminars, and speaking engagements, Michele conveys the idea that while everyone has a sphere of influence, they often fail to capitalize on the areas and people where they potentially have the most influence. She specializes in helping build powerful relationships with COI’s (Centers of Influence) within a network with simple, proven, but often underutilized methods.

Michele’s purpose with influenSPHERE is to help you live the life that becomes the story you’d like to leave behind, because she believes that the way you live your life becomes your story. With a particular focus on artists, Michele helps people discover what their vision is for their life, strategizing and setting goals that will help them achieve more of that they really want. Michele has a profound sense of empathy for the brave souls that are pursuing their dreams, especially the dreams that fly in the face of the traditional career path. She believes that living the life you were meant to live is the best way to influence the world, both directly and indirectly. She provides writing, coaching, and speaking services to encourage artists to share their stories!

Her professional career has included sales and marketing, recruiting, and management, all of which would ultimately help her as she began influenSPHERE. While many artists feel as if they just want to practice their art, but still hope to make money from it, Michele’s task is to help them understand that they are indeed a “business,” and while not wholly traditional, they do need to understand branding, target market, marketing strategy, social media, etc. Her tagline is now “Dedicated to the Art of Business, and the Business of the Arts.”

As an artist herself (singing, acting, and fine arts), she has a deeper understanding of the creative aversion to business as usual, and hopes to be able to help bridge the gap.

For more information, visit www.influenSPHERE.com    

Purple Rub is an amazing new pain relief cream excellent for sore muscles, achy joints, sprains and strains, and day-to-day discomforts from sports, chores and all activities. Purple Rub has an enjoyable cooling sensation when applied to the skin with a pleasant, light scent of menthol.

Because Purple Rub is an all-natural product, it has no adverse side effects and does not cause the skin irritations sometimes associated with other rubs due to their chemical ingredients, polymers and thickeners. Most topical creams available today contain chemical agents that block your pores, inhibiting the active ingredients from performing at 100% efficiency, thus decreasing healing activity.

Purple Rub contains no chemical ingredients. It is an all-natural formulation that also contains no polymers that can clog the skin's pores. The fact that Purple Rub contains 30% emu oil gives it a high transdermal efficiency factor for carrying active ingredients deep into the third layer of the derma. Purple Rub's ability to travel deep into the skin provides you with maximum healing benefits and relief from aches and pains.

"My daughter is going to a 'Yoga Boot Camp' and was hurting in the calves of her legs. She said the Purple Rub wasn't going to help so I said 'let's only rub one leg and not both to see'. Well the next day she called and wanted me to get her some because the leg we rubbed didn't hurt. Just wanted to say thanks for a great product." - M. Wilson Overland Park, Kansas

Fall is here. Cooler weather and shorter days mean that it's comfort food season. It's time to fill the kitchen with the simmering scents of soups, chilis, and sauces. Today, we'd like to share one of our favorite 4D Acres Recipes with you, our Italian Emu Meatballs, to go with your favorite spaghetti and homemade or jarred spaghetti or marinara sauce. 

Italian Emu Meatballs

1 lb. ground emu
1 Tbsp. minced dried onions
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. coarse dried parsley flakes
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. emu egg or 1 chicken egg
1/8 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
1/3 c. plain bread crumbs

In a bowl add all ingredients, mix with two forks until blended. Form 1 inch meatballs and place on a non-stick baking sheet. *Bake at 325° for 18 to 20 minutes. Serve with spaghetti sauce over pasta. Makes 38 to 40 meatballs.

*Baked Meatballs can be frozen in freezer bags for up to three months, and then heated to warm in your favorite sauce. Uncooked meatballs can be frozen for up to four months, but should be thawed in the refrigerator before baking.

Are you looking for the perfect way to give emu oil a try, or do you need a perfect gift to show someone else just why you love our products at 4 D Acres?

We are offering a special gift pack for a limited time that includes a 2 oz bottle of hand and body lotion, scented or unscented, a lip balm (available in a variety of flavors), and a .25 oz Roll On Emu Oil.

Our hand and body lotions moisturize and soften the skin, while penetrating deeply to remedy dry and chapped skin. Only a small amount is needed. They are available in both lightly scented and unscented.

Our lip balms contain all natural ingredients in addition to emu oil, like Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter to treat your lips to a protective and moisturize your lips. They are available in flavorless, or in French Vanilla, Peppermint, Strawberry or Coconut.

The Roll On Emu Oil is one of our newest additions to our product line - a quarter ounce of pure emu oil in a handy roll on applicator. It is a perfect way to apply just the right amount of emu oil quickly to dry lips, a bruise, or a burn and is a handy way to carry emu oil with you in your pocket or purse.

The items in the gift pack would cost you $13.25 if purchased separately, but is now available for a limited time for only $12.00. Save over 10% AND get FREE SHIPPING (within the United States). We’ll even ship directly to the recipient of your choice and enclose a gift tag and mail you the receipt. Your friends and family will love it.

To order your gift pack and select your scent and flavor options, click here: GIFT PACK

Like pure water, 100% Pure Fully Refined Clear Emu Oil is clear. And the benefits are clear as well. Because of the further refining of this product, it penetrates your skin quicker and begins to work on the healing faster.

Regular emu oil is a creamy white and while it is still a grade A oil, and is great to use for all topical applications, the 100% Pure Fully Refined Clear Emu Oil has had all cloudiness (solids which melt at skin temperature) removed to give you a product that is so effective in its fast penetration that you can apply it right before your makeup without the need to wait, as it to absorbs quickly before you begin to apply your foundation. It will add instant moisture and even plump up fine lines around the eyes, and is great to use all over the face and neck to give your skin a smoother and healthier appearance. (Men can also use emu oil on their face to help with razor burn and those fine lines that they also get as they age.)

Just one or two drops are sufficient to cover and moisturize your entire face. You can even use it on your cuticles, split fingers, bruises, and aching muscles. It is perfect to use anywhere you want quick penetration and fast relief.

Let’s face it, when you’re in pain, you want to know you can find a way to ease your suffering. Chronic pain is the root of many lost hours of professional productivity and personal pleasure. At 4 D Acres we want to assist you with your pain relief needs. ULTRA™ Emu Oil has been found to be 45% more effective for pain when compared with regular emu oil. One of our customers who has fibromyalgia said that while she finds relief with regular emu oil, the difference in pain reduction is astounding when she uses ULTRA™ Emu Oil.

4 D ACRES Muscle-Joint Plus is a special formulation of 20% ULTRA™ Emu Oil for increased reduction in tissue inflammation. While other brands only use regular emu oil, you can rest assured that the pain relief power in our Muscle-Joint Plus will calm your aches and pains because of the ULTRA™ Emu Oil it contains.

I just picked up the (Ultra) Emu Oil from the post office today. It's a good thing as I was attacked by a very scared cat. I was scratched, bruised and have some pretty deep punctures on my arms. (The cat's OK just scared by some noise outside.) It was 45 minutes after I was scratched and my arms were inflamed and burning when I finally opened my mail and put the (Ultra) emu oil on my arms. Instant relief! While the spots are still sensitive there is no more burning and the swelling has gone down. Now I was ready to use it for the reason I ordered it...I put some on my back where I suffer from daily inflammation due to an old injury. Four hours later and I have only felt a little bit of discomfort in my lower back. Now I am looking forward to getting a good night’s sleep without the pain. I'm looking forward to continued use... - C.M. Van Nuys, CA

 

If every day were Saturday, life at 4 D Acres would be tough to handle. Fortunately it comes only once a week.

Saturdays are Farmers’ Market days, and because the markets open at 6:30 a.m., our day actually starts on Friday afternoon. We begin by stocking the freezers on the truck and the trailer with emu meat and chicken which will be available for sale at the market. Then our emu oil products must be inventoried and strategically loaded in market crates to make placement easy once we arrive. Following a check list, we also make sure that we have sales receipts and calculators loaded with appropriate sales tax rates.

In addition to all of the prep work for the next day, the current day’s obligations must be handled first, phones answered, orders filled, packed and shipped by 4:30 p.m. If the phones are busy, the inventorying and packing for market must wait. All in all, when we make it to the post office before it closes with the outgoing orders, and to bed by 9:00 p.m., we consider ourselves lucky.

No matter what time we get to sleep on Friday night, we follow a strict schedule on Saturday. That means that we rise no later than 3:00 a.m. to quietly shower and dress so we don’t wake the rest of the household. If any orders come in via the internet during the night, they are handled immediately. Our goal is to leave the house by 4:00 a.m. sharp and head to the local gas station to fill up the gas tank, and get a hot or cold drink for the drive ahead.

Mike arrives at the Overland Park Market* around 5:00 a.m. to begin setup, a process that has now become second nature. Set up the tables with product, signage, and our newsletter signup sheet. David arrives around 6:00 a.m. with to pick up the truck, also loaded with a freezer and products and heads to the Merriam Market* to set up his area. From 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mike and David spend the time talking with customers and market attendees, as well as other vendors. Both sell product, answer questions about the oil, the meat, the bird and the 4 D Acres farm. If it is not too busy, they take the opportunity to fit in a breakfast break, buying food from one of the other vendors.

Once the crowds retreat, the process begins its reversal, repack everything and load the trailer. Meeting up again around 2:30 p.m., Mike and David head somewhere to enjoy a late but welcomed lunch before heading back to the farm to unload.

Dinner is usually ready by the time the unloading is done and we enjoy our meal before heading to the office to input the sales for the day. On a good day, this is all done by 7:00 p.m. The plan is then for Mike and Dee to relax in front of the TV for a while before it is bedtime. Inevitably, Mike falls asleep on the couch and Dee wakes him about 9:00 p.m. to tell him it is time for bed.

So as you can see, there are not enough hours in the day for every day to be Saturday. For that we are thankful!

*Because of Mike’s farm commitments and David’s work schedule, they currently are not doing the Saturday Farmers’ Markets.

Emu oil is becoming well known for its many positive healthy properties, but like any natural product, it has a limited shelf life. Proper care of your emu oil can extend its usefulness.

4 D Acres emu oil has a shelf life of 2 to 3 years from the time it is refined, and we keep all of our oil in refrigeration until the point of sale in order to maintain its freshness for our customers. Once you have purchased the oil, it is advisable to follow a few steps to properly care for your oil.

1. Keep in a dry, dark place. Sunlight causes oxidization which breaks down the oil and can cause it to become rancid.
2. Keep the lid on tight. Air is another cause of oxidization. Keeping the lid on tight will help maintain the oil and keep it from absorbing odors from other products in the vicinity.
3. Buy Thrifty. Purchasing a larger bottle of emu oil can be extremely cost-effective. If you purchase a large size emu oil, you should keep it in the refrigerator and take it out only to fill your small container. To do this, run the larger container under warm water until the oil liquefies. Pour the oil into the small container and return the large container to the refrigerator.

When any oil begins to smell, it is the first sign that your oil is turning rancid. It has not been determined if this affects the properties of emu oil. 4 D Acres chooses not to scent our oil so that you are aware of any changes to your emu oil.

Kelly Behnke is a proponent for whole body health, not just because it is her profession, but because whole body health has given her life. After being ran over by a large horse over 6 years ago, Kelly was uncertain if she would ever enjoy life the way she had before. With 3 herniated discs, she went through nine months of doctor’s visits, therapies, and the consideration of surgery, which seemed to be her only option. Because the surgeon’s prognosis of her recovery following surgery was uncertain, even in regard to her ability to walk, Kelly decided to try alternative healing instead. What Kelly wanted most to do was ride her beloved horses again.

Kelly’s mom, Roberta Ashby, was already practicing MFR Therapy (Myofascial Release) and Kelly decided that she would give that a try as an alternative to surgery. Myofascial Release is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the Myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. After only 3 months of treatment, Kelly began to experience amazing changes in her back as well as other aspects of her health. An MRI later showed that the herniated discs had disappeared.

As Kelly’s health improved, she also began to pay attention to the rest of her body and embraced a whole body health philosophy and decided that she would follow in her mother’s footsteps and become a Myofascial Release Therapist. They later opened Main Body Works together at 564 Main Street in Osawatomie, Kansas where they focus on working with their clients toward whole body healing through the myofascial release, proper nutrition and supplements, and other therapies. On Christmas Day last year, they celebrated the 5 year anniversary of their location opening.

Kelly is also a proponent of our 4 D Acres Hand Lotion. She uses it on her own hands before every treatment because it is moisturizing while not leaving an oily residue. Unlike some massage treatments, myofascial release is not done with the application of oils or lotions. She has noticed that using it also reduces inflammation in her knuckles and wrists after performing up to 5 therapy treatments a day. She also recommends 4 D Acres Muscle Joint Plus for deep penetrating relief of muscle and joint pain.

A myofascial release treatment lasts about 90 minutes, and appointments are available by calling 913.731.2535.

The last thing you need when you have an outbreak of acne or other skin blemishes is a product that further irritates the affected area, increasing the redness, causing more pain, and drying out your skin. Sometimes the treatment can be the reason for scarring more than the irritation itself.

It is probably important to you to know what you are putting on your skin. It is important to use products that are natural and effective in treating the symptoms that you have. It is frustrating enough to have to suffer from certain skin conditions, but more frustrating to have limited relief from product after product without understanding why.

The anatomy of a blemish is larger than what we see on the surface, which can make even a good product seem like it isn’t working. Because there is an infection of sorts that is deeper than the outer surface of our skin, the damage does not disappear with a product like an eraser to a punctuation error on the chalkboard. Often it will seem if things are getting worse before they get better as the infection works its way out.

The deep skin-penetrating effect of emu oil is one of the reasons that our A/R Crème is so effective, because the issue of the skin condition goes beyond topical. Our A/R Crème contains 100% natural ingredients, the primary one being Sulfur, a proven acne medication. It is highly concentrated which means that a very small amount is needed to achieve the desired result. Overuse of the product can actually complicate the healing process by drying out the skin. It can be used for treatment as well as a preventive measure against further breakouts.

How do you know what you are buying? How do you separate marketing hype from facts? Is price point all you consider when you are purchasing products that you gravitate to because of their health value?

Emu oil, for all its positive qualities, does not escape from the hard pitches and advertising gimmicks. It is our desire at 4D Acres to educate consumers, so that they know just what they are getting when they exchange their hard-earned money for our products.

Does your oil make the grade?

Emu oil is classified into three grades*, A, B and C. Grade A emu oil must be fully refined and meet the international trade rules for Grade A emu oil.

Grade B emu oil has been fully refined, but does not meet the international trade rules for Grade A emu oil. It is commonly used in products or and is sold for use on animals by 4 D Acres.

Grade C emu oil has been rendered, but not refined. It is used in the making of lye soap and for light industrial use.

*pharmaceutical grade, cosmetic grade , triple refined; these are marketing terms used by some product companies and add nothing to the quality of the oil.

What determines quality in emu oil?

The feeding and care of the birds can affect the quality of the oil. If quality is important to you, you might want to know exactly where your oil is coming from and what the diet of the birds producing that oil is. Poor feed will result in a lesser quality oil.

Proper care and age of the emu fat will and can also determine the quality of the oil. Fat that is stored too long cannot be brought up to Grade A standards.

The color of oil is another factor. While the color of the oil may meet the tolerances of a Grade A emu oil, 4 D Acres only sells creamy white emu oil. Any color variation is automatically downgraded to Grade B. The Ultra Emu Oil ™ and the Clear Emu Oil offered by 4 D Acres only come from creamy white oil.

AEA Certified Emu Oil?

AEA (American Emu Association) Certified Emu Oil is pure emu oil that has been tested by an AOCS (American Oil Chemist Society) certified chemist and has been certified to meet the stringent specifications for the Emu Oil Fully Refined Trade rules. This well-documented certification process ensures that the emu oil has been tested and has achieved the specifications of Pure Fully Refined Emu Oil. A sample is held in storage and can be pulled for testing if there is any question of product purity. Only pure emu oil that has gone through this stringent process can carry the AEA Certification Seal. (as shown)

All companies must be registered with the American Emu Association in order to sell and carry the American Emu Association Certified Fully Refined seal on their label, websites and/or advertising.

Does the refining process matter?

This is a question that many people have. Because some refining methods are terribly inefficient and totally ineffective at producing a safe, consistent, top quality, stable finished product, it is important to consider the source of your emu oil and its refining process. The two most common refining methods are molecular distillation and physical refining.

Molecular distillation is popular in the cosmetics industry, maybe most notably for stripping vitamin E from soybean oil so that it can be used in other products and applications. It can however be ineffective for emu oil because it could potentially strip essential properties from the oil as it is not completely understood what the exact components of emu oil are that deliver its amazing benefits. Molecular distillation involves spinning the oil over metal plates at variable speeds with the intent of separating the impurities, but it has not been proven to be effective with emu oil. In fact, the process can leave high levels of peroxide which will cause the oxidization of the oil, creating a rapid turning of the oil to a rancid state.

4 D Acres chooses to use a refinery that uses the physical refining method. Physical refining does not add any chemicals to the oil as some websites would lead you to believe. The process is all-natural and environmentally safe, using natural clays to treat the oil, removing impurities, pigments and bacteria. No harsh chemicals are used.

It is our desire to bring you the highest quality product at the fairest price. We hope that the next time you consider an emu oil purchase, that you will consider 4 D Acres emu oil.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@4dacres.com with any questions or comments.