Camel Connection Podcast · Camel Q&A- Can Camels Help With Weed Control If you have a property, farm, or ranch swarming with weeds and other unwanted plants and you’re one of the many people that have heard that camels can help with weed control, then tune into this short Camel Q&A episode. We […]
Category Archives: Camel Q&A
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Apr
Apr
More often than not we get emails from camel owners asking for support around their camel’s “biting” issue. A camel will bite, or attempt to, when they are feeling threatened, looking for food (the problem with “treating” camels) and or if they are in the Habit of biting from a history of needing […]
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Mar
Mar
Given that camels are a herd animal the question lingers: Is it okay just to have one camel or should they be with their own kind? We understand that in different parts of the world different privileges play out on the accessibility (and the buying) of camels. In Australia we are very privileged […]
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Mar
Mar
Proper drenching/de-worming is paramount to a camels health, but from the outside it’s not always easy to know whether they have a parasite burden or not. That’s why we thoughts we’d share these Instagram ‘stories’ that we shared recently an upload here so you can use this as a reference for keeping your camels, […]
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Mar
Mar
Having sufficient land space for camels will ultimately improve their wellbeing, but how much space do camels really need…? Most assume a lot of space, but this is a complex question with a complex answer as we consider the variety of environments that camels are normally domesticated in. In this Camel […]
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Mar
Mar
In this week’s Camel Q&A we are answering the question of “How Often Should I Train My Camel” We give a detailed answer to suit all camel people whether they have a pet camel, working camels, trekking camels or otherwise. All these situations cause for slightly different answers. You’ll be surprised to hear […]
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Feb
Feb
A common concern for new camel owners or those thinking of becoming a camel owner is how their horse(s) will cope with sharing space with a camel (or two…) We recently acquired a horse so we thought we’d vlog it for you so that you can see our recommendations in action. It’s a […]
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Feb
Feb
Hauling camels can be a stressful experience for camel owners. Most people don’t realise that camel’s actually sit down to travel – they like to keep their centre of gravity – camels generally travel really well if given regular breaks of the vehicle stopping so they have a chance to stand up. […]
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Feb
Feb
Probably one of the most common concerns of camel owners is them having a “pushy camel”. We were so pleased to receive this question from Christine so we can address this issue that many camel owners face. Question: “How do you discipline a camel? I am new to camels and one them […]
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Dec
Dec
Every camel, no matter how experienced they are, will show signs of fear and anxiety, obviously as camels gain more experience this can lesson, but this depends on their handling, training & management too. Camels are a prey animal, meaning they are constantly on guard and on a fine line between being […]