What kind of fencing do alpacas need?
Alpacas, like sheep, do not tend to challenge fencing, especially if you do not house males right next to “open” (not pregnant) females. Thus, a very simple and inexpensive fence, such as non-climb V-mesh strung on T-posts, will do to keep them in. However, in most parts of the country, breeders find they need a higher-quality perimeter fence to keep predators out. You would think that the most dangerous predators to alpacas would be bears, wolves, mountain lions or coyotes; but actually, it is the pack of neighborhood dogs that is the most dangerous to alpacas. Thus, any fence that will keep out dogs will work to protect alpacas in most circumstances. Some breeders have very successfully used guardian llamas and livestock guardian dogs to protect their valuable alpacas.
