274 THE CAMEL 



than in an open ring. But from a transport as well as 

 military standpoint the first-mentioned arrangement is 

 the best, and should always be used. 



>ccu led ^ ne came ^' m * ts na t' ura l state, occupies about 25 



square feet ; when laden with a small compact load, 

 55 square feet, and with a bulky load 75 square feet. 

 A circle with a radius of 11 yards, or a square 22 

 yards square, will hold fifty camels. 



Separation it is, as a rule, considered advisable, both in camp 



of sexes 



and on the line of march, to separate the females from 

 the males, and put them as far away from out of sight 

 and smell of each other as possible. But as a matter 

 of fact, the simplest and most practical way is to 

 isolate an animal when he is vicious or ' mast.' Native 

 camel owners by no means stick rigidly to this rule as 

 far as I know. 



Grazing Camels when out grazing anywhere, and at any 



time, ought to be in charge of a grazing guard. As 

 this is only a precautionary measure to ensure their 

 safety, and to procure the best pasture available, the 

 drivers should be placed under a sectional officer, 

 whose duty it should be to select the most suitable 

 grazing ground in the locality, acting, of course, in 

 accordance with the general instructions issued by the 

 commander of the force. And a divisional officer 

 should visit and inspect the guard at least once a day, 

 to see that all orders have been carried out. 



stable There should be regular stable hours with camels 



hours 



for feeding and grooming as with cavalry horses, and 

 the greatest care and attention should be given to both. 

 Eor with the useless and scoundrelly class of drivers that 

 we invariably have, the strictest supervision is abso- 



