You should really go play with an ostrich. They are super friendly. And their skin makes awesome leather.
There used to be a bunch of wild ones around here when we moved in, but the neighbors eventually penned them up, and then got rid of them all together. I loved having them around. ZERO bugs in the garden, and the were fun to look at. There was 2 males, but only one had the big tail feathers. The other male would always pluck the younger ones out. Only ever got one pic of the big male all fanned out, but can't find it now. At the height of the population there had to have been at least 15 or so. Always fun seeing the moms lead the babies around. The males were pretty territory protective, but never had one run at me, or try and bite me. Never found out what they taste like either, but was always curious.... Probably could have lead one right into the oven.
Just spoke to a mini horse trainer. I can have one if I get a Doctor to sign off on it. Emotional support bullshite. $1800
You don't even need to be there. In fact, he'd prefer you weren't, so you don't have to feed him. He'll even feed the pony at no charge. Although you might end up with a pony with a taste for protein shakes and who jumps over your Silverado end to end.
No, no you don't. Emus and ostriches are assholes and will try and f@ck you up. They are Brock Lesnars with feathers with 100X more steroid and tequila rage. Get a big ass dog, a Newfoundland and be happy.