Alpaca Fence: Keeping the Pasture Safe for Your Whole Herd

Alpaca Fence: Reliably Fenced, Calm on Pasture

Alpacas and llamas are no great escapers, yet the pasture still needs a fence that stands and stays live. More important than extremely high energy is clean earthing and a well tensioned build without short circuits. Here you will find energisers, tape, nets, posts and gates, whether you are fencing a new area or adding to existing sections.

Energiser and conductor material

For smaller areas a compact unit such as the Compact Power B 260 is enough, while longer fences and heavy growth call for units with more reserve, for example the AKO Power Profi Ni 7000 at 10 joules or the Power Profi NDI 15000 at 20 joules. The Power Station XDi 7500 DUO works flexibly from mains and battery. As conductor material, fence tape has proved itself, for example AKO EconomyLine at 10 millimetres on 400 metres, because it is easy for the animals to see. Careful earthing matters just as much as the energiser itself.

Build, posts and access

Set the posts close enough for the tape to stay taut even in wind, and use sturdy posts at the corners. Plan at least three to four conductor heights, with the lowest low enough that no animal slips underneath. A solid pasture gate such as the Comfort Line gate with a mesh panel saves handling every day and stays tight even if you pass through often. Check the voltage with a fence tester rather than relying on your own feeling, and walk the line now and then to spot damage early. Test it regularly and keep the growth under the bottom line short.

Frequently asked questions

How high should an alpaca fence be?
Around 1.2 to 1.5 metres with several conductor heights is usual. What counts is that no animal can slip through at the bottom.

Which energiser suits me?
That depends on fence length, growth and power supply. Allow some reserve, so the voltage stays stable through the summer too.

Why does my fence lose voltage?
Usually because of growth on the bottom line, poor earthing or damaged insulators. Check those three points first.