Interesting Facts

The seasons determine when the Wodaabe migrate.
July to September is the short  rainy season.
September and October are hot and dry.
November to February is cold.
March  to June is dry.
The Wodaabe main source of income is cattle herding.
Main food in their diet is milk from Cow's and cereal (millet).
Beef is eaten only for special occasions such as ceremonies.
Also use goats and sheep for meat and milk.
They use camels and donkeys for transportation
The only things in their living quarters are cows,goats,  bed, decorated bowls.
The large wooden bed is the most  important possession  for each family.
Their camp can be set up in less than 1 hour and taken down in less than  an hour.
They go to market weekly they meet friends and relatives. They exchange goats and leather for millet,rice,sugar and tea.
Source : www.culturalsurvival.org and Video by Werner Herzog  Herdsmen of the Sun