Kate in Arabia Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 We visited a friend's camel farm recently and took this pic: We did the whole "traditional weekend outing", riding on the dunes, falcon hunting, barbecue, drinking Arab coffee and camel's milk... Actually, the camel's milk this time was better than the last time I had it. They are making a big effort to try and expand the camel milk industry; you can buy it in the grocery alongside cow's milk, and they are experimenting with other dairy products made from camel's milk. Several friends here of mine who have kids with lactose intolerance actually substitute camel's milk; apparently it is lower in lactose so they can have it. It tastes pretty similar to cow's milk, although it is a bit more salty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soph the vet Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Love the picture. I once drank camel milk and yak milk (it is slightly pink) in Mongolia. Also camel yogurt, good stuff with some sugar mixed in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I love their eyes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Very cute. Sounds like your family had a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 My dc will love this picture! We are reading about the silk road right now and of course camels figure prominently. In the book we are reading ("Between the Dragon and the Eagle") one camel mare had a foal and the men got extra camel milk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Were the camels friendly? Our cousins had one that almost killed one of them. She SAT on him and he was badly hurt. I've heard they can be a bit tempermental? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate in Arabia Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 Were the camels friendly? Our cousins had one that almost killed one of them. She SAT on him and he was badly hurt. I've heard they can be a bit tempermental? Ouch! Well, I treat camels more like cows than horses, nice to look at but no need to get too close, lol. These were in pens, I didn't get close enough to test the waters... especially since there were lots of babies, I didn't know how protective the moms would be. They have camels in petting zoos here which are friendly; I've heard that male camels can be quite nasty, they are often in pens by themselves; and in general you don't see people running up to pet camels, the way people often do with horses. I think they do have a reputation as being, um, unpredictable, in that regard. Hope your cousin is ok!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArwenA Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 So cute! I love it.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Totally adorable. I've read a little about camel's milk. It's supposed to be really good for you. Of course, as it becomes more available in shops, they'll start regulating it which means pasteurization..... Anyway, here's an amusing article I read awhile back. It's about a 90 year old Indian man who became a father again and he chalks it up to camel's milk among other things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Cousin is fine, camel isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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