[AlpacaTalk] Re: Wooded lots

 

Thanks for all of the great input. One comment offline I have been told is they may not like wooded lots because of the threat from predators from above, large cats. I am currently reviewing my fencing plans and want to give them as much room as possible. But if they will not be comfortable in the woods I am not going to waste the money fencing it in. Cutting the trees down is not an option. The acre lot they are on now was full of bushes, brambles and wild rose bushes. They (4) have turned into a dry lot in 4-5 months. No signs that spring will have a chance to reclaim it.

Yes, Cherry trees and a 100 plus plants are a concern. So is a small one acre lake. I have heard alpaca can swim, so far mine have not even drunk from the lake.

Ken

--- In AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com, Dee Garrett <futurealpacas@...> wrote:
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> I had to go around looking for things that could affect fencing plans and,
> Catherine, one of the first things I had to deal with was a wild cherry. It
> was outside the planned fencing but I am planning to have it cut down anyway
> just to be sure. All my other trees are just maples etc and shade trees for
> the pacas. I am fortunate to have several where they can cush and chill and
> with the overhang design I think they will be cooler inside than out.
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> On Sat, Apr 3, 2010 at 7:14 PM, Catherine Fitch <FaerieSpun@...>wrote:
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> > Poisonous plants--I have heard that wild cherries can be poisonous for
> > Alpacas and even kill them.
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> > Catherine Fitch
> > FaerieSpun
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> --
> Dee
> FutureAlpacas
> Goshen, Virginia
>

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