How much pellet feed does an alpaca or llama need per day?
Masterfeeds says about 0.5 kg per head per day for mature animals and 0.25 to 0.5 kg for growing animals, with good legume or mixed forage.
What should I feed alpacas and llamas?
The short answer
Good legume or mixed forage, plus a pellet made for them. Masterfeeds Heritage 14% Alpaca & Llama Pellets are balanced for alpacas and llamas, with high vitamins A, D and E and zinc methionine for skin, coat and fibre. Feed about 0.5 kg per head per day to mature animals. Pipestone Farm Supply carries the 25 kg bag.
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what do i feed my alpaca
Good quality forage, plus a pellet balanced for them. Masterfeeds Heritage 14% Alpaca & Llama Pellets are easy to handle and made for alpacas and llamas. Pipestone Farm Supply carries them.
How long does a 25 kg bag of alpaca feed last?
At 0.5 kg a day, about 50 days for one mature animal, or 10 days for five.
What protein level should alpaca feed be?
Masterfeeds Heritage Alpaca & Llama Pellets are 14% crude protein and 2.5% fat, fed as a supplement alongside forage.
What helps alpaca fibre and coat?
Masterfeeds says vitamins A, D and E and chelated zinc help maximize muscle and fibre growth. Its 14% pellet includes all of them, with zinc methionine for skin and coat.
What is zinc methionine in alpaca feed for?
Masterfeeds says zinc is essential for skin and hair coat, and that added zinc methionine has shown fewer foot rot problems and better immunity.
Do llamas need extra feed in cold weather?
They can. Masterfeeds says llamas needing more energy in cold weather, heavy work or lactation should get some added grain along with the 14% pellet.
Does alpaca feed contain copper?
Yes, the Masterfeeds 14% pellet has added copper. Llamas can be sensitive to too little or too much, so Masterfeeds suggests testing your feed and asking a vet or nutritionist.
Can sheep eat alpaca pellets?
No. This pellet has added copper and is not for sheep.
Where can I buy llama feed in Alberta?
Pipestone Farm Supply in Millet, between Leduc and Wetaskiwin, carries Masterfeeds Heritage 14% Alpaca & Llama Pellets in a 25 kg bag.
Close by? Pipestone Farm Supply is in Millet, Alberta, less than 15 minutes from Leduc and Wetaskiwin and less than 30 minutes from south Edmonton. See drive times from your area.
Updated November 5, 2026 by Pipestone Farm Supply, Millet, Alberta.
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