HOLD STILL- Scott Shilala of the Helvetia/Salem road area holds a two-week-old Emu Tuesday. Shilala said the Ostrich-like birds have fallen out of favor and are now only worth $20-$30 each. As a hobby, Shilala raises chickens, ducks, pheasants and peafowl and sells them from his home.
(Photo by Tom Bukousky)
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