We absolutely adore our 6 camel girls HSES Delilah, HSES Donna, HSES Bella, HSES Cleo, HSES Tiddles and recently HSES Carmella. We always felt camels could become a hobby farm fad and with their complex needs a potential crisis in the making. HSES Tiddles and HSES Carmella both arriving at the Sanctuary extremely malnourished.
HSES Delilah is the sweetest girl, originating from a camel farm where her mother was retained for milking. Camel kisses almost a given!! Delilah will happily eat from your hand.
Sponsorship $15 a week or $60 a month.
Key Facts about Camels in Australia:
- Gestation: The gestation period for camels is 12-13 months.
- Birth interval: They typically give birth to one calf every 18-24 months.
- Weaning: Camels are typically weaned at 1-2 years of age.
- Full adult size: They reach full adult size around 7 years of age.
- Working life: The normal working life for camels can range from 5-20 years.
- Life expectancy: Domestic camels in Australia can live for around 30-40 years, while wild camels may live up to 25 years.
- Feral camel populations: Australia is home to one of the largest feral camel populations in the world, with estimates ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions. These populations can double in size every 9 years due to the long lifespan and relatively high birth rate.