Alpacapedia

Feeding

• Different groups of animals will have different nutritional requirements.
• Always ensure that there is enough grazing. If there is not, and especially in winter months, the animals should be offered hay or haylage.
• There must be a constant supply of fresh, clean drinking water.
• Heavily pregnant and lactating females and other animals also require a supplement concentrate feed during the winter months. When feeding concentrate, ensure that the food is suitable and offered in the correct quantities to meet your animals’ nutritional requirements.
• Feeding of sugar beet in the winter is a good source of energy.
• Don’t use hay-nets because animals could get their heads caught and hang.
• Be aware that a number of plants are poisonous to alpacas and steps should be taken to ensure that they are removed from paddocks. You can download the poisonous plants leaflet here