On May 18, 1996, we acquired 8 Emu chicks. They were fun to watch and grow. We expanded to more than 60 birds, and out of all these birds is one special one named "Blue."

Little did we know when we picked up "Blue" how valuable he would be. One day when I was out doing chores, I looked in dismay. A gate didn't get latched properly and 30 birds were out enjoying their freedom. As fast as I was putting them back, they were escaping again.

I noticed "Blue" pacing the end of the pen near the roaming birds. He seemed to want to help with the birds, so I released him and together we rounded up each and every escaped bird. Without his help I would never have been able to capture and pen up all those birds.

Dee Martin