Accommodation

Housing

• A shelter must be large enough for all alpacas in the field.
• Larger buildings may benefit from internal penning and should have adequate ventilation, feeding area and water supply if they are in regular use.
• Catch pens can be very useful for routine husbandry

Pasture

• Adequate grazing should be provided for the number of animals kept.
• The stocking rate of alpacas depends upon the amount of grass, the quality, and the frequency and intensity of grazing.  Typically, this is 4 to 6 alpacas per acre. (link to video)
• Daily poo picking is advisable (hyperlink to parasite control)
• Paddocks should be checked for toxic plants and flowers. Toxic plant leaflet can be downloaded here.

Fencing

• Four-foot sheep fencing using stock netting is usually suitable for alpacas.
• Barbed wire should be removed.
• Electric fencing is best avoided.

Check your fences regularly to make sure they are safe and secure.