The needs of camels
Their language and their food
Their needs according to their uses
Animals raised for milk production
Grass or alfalfa (in summer), either grazed or fed in troughs, high-quality hay ad libitum, and 3 to 5 kg of concentrates, along with a vitamin lick block.
Animals raised for companionship
Grazed grass (summer), high-quality hay ad libitum, 1kg of straw per day, and a lick block.
Animals raised for recreation and sport
Grass or alfalfa (summer), either grazed or fed in troughs, high-quality hay ad libitum, and 3 to 5 kg of concentrates in the form of a vitamin-enriched lick block.
A diet that is too rich can lead to health issues such as digestive disorders and obesity.
Rich grass or alfalfa that would delight a cow can actually be harmful to large camelids.
On the other hand, poor-quality straw or dry hay, which wouldn’t satisfy a cow or a goat, is perfect for camelids!
The dromedary can go without drinking for about ten days during the dry season, though this varies depending on the external temperature.
In cool weather (winter), a dromedary may go more than ten days without water.
During the rainy season, the moisture in plants is enough to meet its needs. It conserves body water through a clever set of physiological mechanisms and specific anatomical traits.
Water accumulates in the blood and stomach, and loss is minimized (low sweating, concentrated urine, etc.).
In the wild, after three weeks without drinking, a dromedary can drink up to 100 liters of water in just three to four minutes — nearly 25% of its body weight!
Behavior Barometer
He’s unwell : Restless, anxious, tries to flee, attacks or attempts to bite the person, may even kick.
Neutral : Calm and quiet, does not approach or flee from people.
Curious and stimulated : Approaches others, shows signs of interest, sniffs and looks around seeking contact.
Animals raised for milk production
Grass or alfalfa (in summer), either grazed or fed in troughs, high-quality hay ad libitum, and 3 to 5 kg of concentrates, along with a vitamin lick block.
Resting and lying down
This allows them to physically preserve themselves and also to thermoregulate.
DID YOU KNOW ?
The dromedary is a social animal living in herds, with a dominant adult male, females, and young. Dromedaries push each other within the herd, with the leader making its way toward the best resource (food, water, etc.). This is natural behavior but can be dangerous for humans! Dromedaries may display behaviors that are often misunderstood but are actually adaptation mechanisms to their harsh environment: To cope with excessive heat, they may urinate on their legs. To protect against irritating sand winds, their eyes tear up, which provides antibacterial properties through their tears.With the participation of :
