We have been researching a new avenue for the farm that is a bit unique, camel raising. There is a long list of reasons why this seems a good idea as a personal venture, an investment, and a business opportunity for a small farm in southern oregon. One thing is for sure, we would be the first farm, as far as I can tell, that raises camels in southern oregon.
This week we will be visiting a private breeder not too many hours away to learn more and experience the animals first hand. Hopefully this will take us further down the road of making a decision.
the particular camels we are interested in are Bactrim camels, the ones with two humps. They seem a better fit for our environment and weather than the single hump camels.
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So I'm curious as to the pros and cons of raising camels. I find this venture rather interesting. :)
ReplyDeleteGood question! The pros are:
DeleteHealth benefits of the milk
Drawing factor to a small farm
Activities for visitors (rides, feeding, etc)
The females are quiet and docile, even trainable
well adapted to various climates
Low maintenance, naturally Hardy animals
The condition are
size, these are big animals. They don't fit well in standard shelters nor stock trailers
professional advice with experience is rare
Expensive! This is a large investment
Containment is different due to size
Our next step is to visit a camel dairy in Ohio.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteDo you know of anyone in Southern Oregon that currently has camels? Thanks!
Not in southern Oregon that we are aware of. There is a breeder in Salem, one on the Washington - Oregon border, and one in northern California.
DeleteI see this post is rather old. Did yu ever end up getting camels?
DeleteNo, after visiting the camels at the Amish dairy in person, we decided we just do not have the proper land to house camels. It would be too much of a stretch from their natural environment in size, weather, and landscape. So we did not adopt any.
DeleteIf things change, we might!
Schreiner Farms, Dallesport, Washington. Ask for John, the owner.
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