They travel where the climate and land is best for their cattle. Cattle are very important to the Fulani people. A man's social status is measured by how many cows he owns. Often times young boys will be found singing to their cows out in the fields. A women's social status is measured by the number of children she bares.
Many women marry young.
The boys and girls at a young age become apprentices in the camps, corrals and pastures.