Laucke Alpaca Blend is a scientifically formulated, highly palatable complete feed designed specifically for alpacas and llamas. It provides a balanced combination of grains, legumes, vitamins, and minerals to support healthy growth, body condition, milk production, and overall condition year-round.

This premium blend contains a mix of cereal grains and protein-rich legumes coated with molasses and vegetable oil to enhance taste and energy intake. It is suitable for growing, pregnant, lactating, and maintenance animals, making it a versatile staple feed for alpaca owners and breeders.

It can also be used as a supplementary feed for other ruminants such as sheep, goats, deer, and cattle when required.

Key Benefits

• Supports healthy growth and weight gain
• Enhances milk production in breeding females
• Balanced energy for maintenance and condition
• Highly palatable with molasses coating
• Contains essential vitamins and minerals for immune support
• Suitable for alpacas, llamas and other ruminants
• Helps improve feed efficiency and condition score

Product Breakdown

Nutritional Profile (approx.)

• Crude Protein:~15%
• Energy (ME):~11.3 MJ/kg
• Crude Fat:~3%
• Crude Fibre:~10%
• Added Salt:~1.2%
• Includes rumen buffers and mineral fortification

Key Ingredients

A premium blend of:

• Barley, wheat, triticale, oats
• Peas, lupins, lentils, beans
• Soybean meal, canola, sunflower
• Molasses & vegetable oil
• Limestone, di-calcium phosphate
• Salt, magnesium, trace minerals
• Vitamins A, D3, E
• Essential trace elements (copper, zinc, selenium, iodine, cobalt)

Feeding Instructions

Feeding rates depend on weight, condition, and production stage.

Daily Feed Intake Guide

• Maintenance: 1.2% – 1.5% of body weight (total feed intake)
• Growing animals: 1.5% – 2.5%
• Pregnancy (late stage): 1.5% – 2%
• Lactating females: 1.5% – 3%

Blend Portion

• Typically 10% – 75% of total daily ration
• Always balance with good quality roughage (hay/pasture)

Feeding Method

• Introduce gradually over 7–10 days
• Split into 1–2 feeds per day
• Feed at ground level to reduce choking risk
• Always provide fresh water and roughage ad-lib

Important Feeding Notes

• Alpacas must always have access to fibre (hay/pasture)
• Avoid sudden diet changes to prevent digestive upset
• Monitor fast eaters to reduce choking risk
• Best results when used alongside lucerne or oaten hay

Storage Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep sealed to prevent moisture and pest contamination.