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Smallbrook Farm is the base for Severnwye Llama Trekking where the camels, llamas and donkeys are kept and trained. Visitors are welcome by appointment. Smallbrook Farm is located in the Forest of Dean. |
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Smallbrook Farm - Camels
The Dromedary has one hump and the Bactrian two. There are no wild Dromedary Camels in the world. All are domestic animals the result of thousands of years breeding. There is a small herd of wild Bactrian Camels, thought to number about five hundred in the Gobie desert. They are considered a sub species and are in grave danger of becoming extinct. All the Bactrian Camels in UK are the result of domestic breeding. For centuries the two types of camel have travelled the trade routes of Arabia and North Africa. Now they are all over the world and a very large population has been established in Australia, so much so that they have now become feral. However centuries of breeding mean that they are easily trained and there is now a thriving camel trekking industry. Teifet is our senior camel and he has become the mascot for the Save Our Services campaign following the announced closure of our two local hospitals, ambulance station and a care home. Camels are required to have a Dangerous Animals Licence. The last thing they are is dangerous, most countries list them as domestic animals. Teifet has a risk assessment sheet for use by shows and those organising events etc. Please contact us if you'd like to find out more or book the camels for your trek or event.
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We
have three Dromedary or Arabian Camels. They will shortly be
joined by a fourth Bactrian Camel.
