When Enoch the emu has to sit on his eggs his partner has laid, at first he's not too happy - but he comes to like the idea, especially when he can proudly show off his chicks. 'Enoch the Emu' is a make-believe story, but part of it is true. After the female has laid her eggs, the male emu takes over. He cares for the nest and sits on the eggs for six to eight weeks until the chicks hatch. He then looks after them until they can fend for themselves.