The Camel Channel Blog

We have a special episode for you today and a little different as we usually talk about camel training & handling, but we recognise that there can not be any camel training and handling unless you have a healthy camel.

Today we're talking camel nutrition, feeding & healthy humps -...

If you had found out that there was an especially made collar designed for feral camels  in Australia that when put on one particular camel, that now that camel was responsible for all his fellow herd members being shot, because ‘he’ unknowingly had led the human predators...

Training a camel to accept a saddle and rider is a VERY easy thing to accomplish, IF you and your camel have the foundational training right.

More often than not we get people coming to us about camel riding issues. It could be a bucking camel, a camel not following instructions or simply...

How long does it take to train an untouched, undomesticated and untamed camel that’s probably never seen a human before…?

In this Camel Q&A episode we’re answering just that!

Things we covered:

1. Duration of time is takes to train [and connect with] a camel.
2. ...

Can camels help the underprivileged? Well that’s exactly what you’re going to hear about in this inspiring interview with Sally Millard and Fr. Bob.

For the past few years we’ve been mentoring Sally & Mick in their camel journey. They have been to multiple camel...

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 your new camel and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

One of the biggest lingering question any new potential camel owner has is whether there’s a big behavioural difference between Female & Male camels.

A lot of this stems from people who have experience with horses as there is consistency in male and female horse behaviours.

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Across the globe there are many different legislations on camel ownerships so in this Camel Q&A we address what you need to do in order to find out if you need a permit and or a licence to own camels.

We cover:

• How and who to find out from if you need a licence or permit to own...