If there is one thing an emu is good at, it’s bringing chaos wherever it goes! Thanks to their awkward build, they can be clumsy and uncoordinated, so nothing ever seems to go smoothly when they’re around. One farmer recently shared a video of his emus, Peter and Louis, on @houlehomestead’s TikTok page, and honestly, you’ll want to watch it a few times to fully appreciate the birds’ attempt at being helpful.
As the video begins, the two emus immediately catch viewers’ attention. Dad is headed for the barn stall where the roosters live because, according to the caption, “It’s time to sell the roosters!”
When he gets closer, Louis appears to square up as if he’s getting ready for a fight, but Dad gives him the “not now, Louis” look and keeps going. Peter, on the other hand, takes off running in the opposite direction. He takes a moment or two to regroup, assess the situation, and realize he can, in fact, be helpful.
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Dad’s initial attempt at rounding up the rooster doesn’t go well. Despite his strong effort, the rooster gets the jump on him, but Peter comes in clutch. The energetic emu comes charging in from the backfield to help with the great rooster roundup! He quickly chases the little escape artist back into the stall, giving Dad the second chance he needs to catch him.
Laughter From the Comment Section
Honestly, a video with this level of chaotic energy is bound to produce some high-quality humor, and the comment section—particularly on Facebook—did not disappoint!
One viewer joked, “Here I’m trying to convince my husband to let me have another herding dog. You use an emu, dammit. Now I have to up my game!” The farmer quipped back, saying, “It’s a designer breed. Very rare! LOL!”
Another follower asked, “Wait… is there an unspoken hatred between emu and chickens?!?! Is this Jurassic drama still playing out today?” and Dad replied, “It plays out every day here on the Houle Homestead!”
One thing is for sure: watching an emu in action will never not be funny. We can’t wait to see what Peter and Louis are up to next!
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This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Mar 25, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.