Re: [AlpacaTalk] electric fence
I would not recommend the netting for separating alpacas. I would feel much more comfortable recommending the eletric tape product to temporarily separate alpacas. It is a great and well thought out product and easy to install. You can see it on their website:
www.horseguardfence
When using the netting, be ca.reful that it is sufficiently supported for it really has a fair amount of surface area and the fiberglass poles do not do well at keeping it upright. It is also too short for alpacas at 35 inches. Also keep in mind that alpacas like to rub on fences and their fleece insulates them pretty well, so it may get knocked down "accidentally". Perhaps raising the netting a 8 inches off the ground and supporting it with "T" posts would keep it from grounding out and give it enough height to contain your alpacas.
This product is designed for rotational grazing sheep and goats that have adequate pasture and are trained to electric fence systems. It is not designed for alpacas. We used it to protect our chickens, and it worked, but it even got challenged by the chickens who would knock it around a bit by trying to perch on it.
The Horse Guard system uses 'T" Posts, is much sturdier, and can do a great job configured the way you want. I would advise several rows of tape to keep the buggers from sticking their necks through. The are very unlikely to get tangled and it is highly visible and not unattractive.
Don't get me wrong, I love Premier and we buy charges and other hi tensile equipment from them for our veggies, but would never use the netting. An alpaca sticking its leg through kicking at another alpaca would bring the whole fence down, shocking the poor alpaca every second. By the way, I don't recommend using any electric braids / ropes, either. You can't put enough tension on them, they don't supply as good a shock, and they deteriorate pretty quickly (3 years). And in regards to fiberglass poles, they have varying quality and can deteriorate at different rates so that the handler can end up with little bits of fiberglass in their hands even just picking them up.
Just another perspective
Good Luck,
Laurel
The Shouvlins
Bluebird Hills Farm
Springfield, Ohio
937-206-3936
www.bluebirdhills.
bluebirdhills@
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posted by Chaddo at 4:34 AM
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