Concentrate Feed Alpaca: Muesli and Pellets for Your Herd

Concentrate Feed: The Sensible Top Up to Hay

With alpacas and llamas, concentrate never replaces roughage, it fills the gaps. That is exactly what these mixtures are made for: Agrarzone Alpaca Muesli Classic, Leimueller Camelid Muesli, alpaca pellets and lucerne pellets deliver structure, protein and minerals in a form that alpacas and llamas take up well. The fibre supply stays high and the ration still comes out balanced.

When concentrate really helps

In summer on good grazing, many animals hardly need anything extra. It looks different for pregnant and nursing females, for youngstock still growing, for old animals with worn teeth and during long winters. A small daily ration then evens out the swings. Check body condition regularly with your hands, because under the dense fleece you can barely judge the state of an animal by eye. Feel along the breastbone and the ribs each time and note down what you find, then you can compare.

Feeding in practice

Split the daily amount into two portions and offer one feeding place per animal, otherwise the higher ranking ones take over. Introduce new mixtures slowly over one to two weeks. Lucerne pellets are available GM free and in organic quality, and they suit animals that should get extra structure. Store everything dry and closed, so the feed keeps its aroma and does not draw moisture. A feed bin with a lid keeps muesli and pellets fresh, protects your stock from rodents reliably and makes it easy to scoop out the daily portion.

Frequently asked questions

How much concentrate per animal and day?
That depends on age, condition and output. Start with a small amount, weigh it out and only adjust after a few weeks.

Muesli or pellets, which is better?
Both work well. Muesli is often eaten more readily, while pellets can be dosed precisely and cannot be sorted through by the animals.

Can I use horse concentrate?
Reach for mixtures made for alpacas and llamas instead. They are matched to the fibre requirement and the trace element supply these animals need.