Back in 2014 we received a facebook message….. “I love how you guys treat your camels, I have a proposal for you can you please give me a call…?” Despite the bit of scepticism we had, we decided to call. We spoke with a german lady who runs a donkey sanctuary in South […]
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Oct
Oct
Becoming a camel owner is an exciting time. Some people wait years to see their dream of owning camels realised, but how do you choose the right camel for yourself? In this podcast episode we give you tips and advice on how you can choose the right camel which will set […]
07
Oct
Oct
Camels are one of the most adaptive mammals on the planet. Where a camel originates from doesn’t necessarily depict where they are now kept with their human companions. We’ve witnessed dromedary camels in snow instead of the sunny desert and bactrian camels in the warm weather instead of the sub-zero temperatures of Mongolia. […]
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Sep
Sep
A common scenario is camel owners trying to do the right thing by their camel(s) and creating enrichment activities and ‘toys’ to help keep the camel entertained and, in some cases, stop them form being ‘destructive’ in other ways. But, do camels need toys and what is a camel thinking when these things are […]
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Sep
Sep
If you’re anything like most people when first getting into camels one of your initial questions might have been how long does it take to train a camel? There are many different levels of training a camel can have, we offer Level 1, 2 as part of our camel training courses, but the question: […]
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Sep
Sep
How do you prepare a camel for vet care – what equipment and setup do you need…? In this weeks Camel Q&A we discuss a variety of ways you can prepare a camel for vet care. We’ve spoken to many vets across the globe and many don’t feel confident to deal with camels […]
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Sep
Sep
Maybe you’ve brought a “trained camel” and as it’s turned out that the camel doesn’t seem to be responding as a trained camel should. Is there any hope for [you and] this camel moving forward…? There’s a few red flags with this, which we cover in this Camel Q&A alongside these points: The lack […]
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Sep
Sep
Did you know that there are 4 developmental stages to a camel’s life? One of the biggest mistakes that people make when training or handling camels is they forget that the camel is at a particular ‘stage’ in life which can, and does, affect the approach to training and handling. In this podcast […]
09
Sep
Sep
Training and handling camels can be a challenge when you’re trying to figure to why they might be refusing to follow instructions. What can you do if a camel is refusing to follow instructions…? We answer that question on this Camel Q&A Points we cover: Considering the camels environment How to get […]
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Sep
Sep
Did you know that the weather has a significant affect on your camel’s behaviour? Do you know what you, as a camel owner and or handler, can expect from your camel(s) in certain weather conditions? In this podcast episode we discuss how the weather affects your camel’s behaviour. The points we make […]
