Bedford is a new town by New Hampshire
standards- established in 1750. Although our farm once
boasted a 60'x80' barn on a massive foundation (we
discovered 6' granite blocks when we began excavation),
it no longer existed. So we were faced with the daunting
task of building a new barn in the dead of winter- our
alpacas were waiting.
Posts go up for a typical New England post &
beam barn.
Carol in front of something starting to look like a
barn......and, finally, a barn! We designed the barn, the
paddocks, interior and perimeter fencing with the
thoughtful input of a number of alpaca breeders and by
visiting and questioning a variety of breeders about the
pros and cons of their facilities. We then contacted and
interviewed 12 builders. Several specialized in
traditional post and beam structures while others
emphasized frame and metal designs- one even disassembled
old barns and rebuilt them on your site. As a result, we
came to learn a lot about barn and fence design- which is
why we designed and oversaw the construction of our own-
we found none met the unique needsof alpacas.
If you're a new breeder faced with similar
construction needs, we're happy to give advice. If you'd
like more comprehensive assistance, design consultation
is available.
Hidden
Hill Farm