What and how much do alpacas eat?
Alpacas are very “efficient” eaters. They require so little food, 3 to 8 alpacas can be raised per acre of pasture. Where pasture is insufficient, they can also be raised on grass hay. Free choice mineral supplements are necessary to their good health and some grain can be added to their diet, depending on the availability of forage. Alpacas will eat mostly grass if available, only approximately two pounds per 125 pounds of body weight per day. A 60-pound bale of hay will feed about 20 alpacas for a day.
