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AcornsWith cautionAlfalfa HayIn moderationAlfalfa PelletsIn moderationApple Cider VinegarWith cautionApplesIn moderationApricotsWith cautionArtichokeIn moderationArugulaIn moderationAsparagusIn moderationAvocadoNoBanana PeelsIn moderationBananasIn moderationBarleyWith cautionBasilIn moderationBeet GreensWith cautionBeet PulpYesBeetsIn moderationBell PeppersIn moderationBlack Oil Sunflower Seeds (BOSS)YesBlackberriesIn moderationBlueberriesIn moderationBok ChoyIn moderationBreadNoBreakfast CerealNoBroccoliIn moderationBrussels SproutsIn moderationButternut & Winter SquashYesCabbageWith cautionCamelid Pellets (llama/alpaca feed)YesCandyNoCantaloupeIn moderationCarrot Tops (greens)YesCarrotsYesCattle Feed (medicated)NoCauliflowerIn moderationCeleryYesChamomileYesCheese & DairyNoCherriesWith cautionChestnutsWith cautionChia SeedsIn moderationChicken FeedNoChocolateNoChristmas TreesIn moderationCilantroYesCoconutWith cautionCoffee & TeaNoCollard GreensIn moderationCommercial Alpaca TreatsYesCookies & CakesNoCorn (grain)NoCorn Husks & LeavesYesCorn on the Cob & KernelsWith cautionCrackers & ChipsNoCranberriesIn moderationCucumberYesDandelion GreensYesDatesWith cautionDillIn moderationDog & Cat FoodNoDried NettlesYesEggplantWith cautionFallen Autumn LeavesWith cautionFennelIn moderationFigsIn moderationFlaxseedIn moderationGarlicNoGoat FeedWith cautionGrapefruitWith cautionGrapesIn moderationGrass ClippingsNoGreen BeansYesHalloween Pumpkins (Jack-o'-lanterns)In moderationHay (grass hay)YesHay CubesWith cautionHoneyNoHoneydew MelonIn moderationHorse FeedWith cautionHorse TreatsWith cautionHot PeppersNoIceberg LettuceIn moderationKaleIn moderationKelp & SeaweedIn moderationKiwiIn moderationLavenderIn moderationLeeks & ChivesNoLemons & LimesNoMangoIn moderationMeat & EggsNoMintIn moderationMolassesNoMushroomsNoOatsWith cautionOkraIn moderationOnionsNoOrange PeelsWith cautionOrangesWith cautionOreganoIn moderationPapayaIn moderationParsleyIn moderationParsnipsIn moderationPastaNoPeaches & NectarinesWith cautionPeanut ButterNoPeanutsWith cautionPearsIn moderationPeas & Pea PodsYesPersimmonsWith cautionPine NeedlesWith cautionPineappleIn moderationPlumsWith cautionPomegranateIn moderationPopcornNoPotatoesNoPumpkinYesPumpkin SeedsIn moderationRabbit PelletsWith cautionRadishesIn moderationRaisinsWith cautionRaspberriesIn moderationRiceNoRomaine LettuceYesRose Petals & HipsYesRosemaryIn moderationRutabaga (Swede)In moderationSageIn moderationSalt & Mineral BlocksWith cautionSheep FeedWith cautionSilage & HaylageWith cautionSpinachWith cautionSprouted Fodder (hydroponic barley)With cautionStrawIn moderationStrawberriesIn moderationSugar Snap & Snow PeasYesSunflower HeadsYesSweet PotatoIn moderationSwiss ChardWith cautionTangerines & MandarinsWith cautionThymeIn moderationTomatoesWith cautionTurnipsIn moderationWalnutsNoWatermelonIn moderationWatermelon RindYesWheatNoWheat BranWith cautionWillow BranchesYesYellow Summer SquashYesZucchiniYes
Lowest-sugar treats
Grams of sugar per 100 g, from USDA FoodData Central. Crunchy, low-sugar vegetables make the best everyday treats.
Golden rules for alpaca treats
- Treats should be under about 5% of the diet — a small handful per alpaca per day.
- Cut everything into thin strips or small pieces: alpacas gulp, and chunks cause choke.
- Never feed bread, grain-based snacks, lawn clippings, onions, avocado or chocolate.
- Introduce new foods gradually and never feed moldy or spoiled produce.
- Use treats for training and bonding rather than free feeding.
Fruits
Watermelon RindYesApplesIn moderationBanana PeelsIn moderationBananasIn moderationBlackberriesIn moderationBlueberriesIn moderationCantaloupeIn moderationCranberriesIn moderationFigsIn moderationGrapesIn moderationHoneydew MelonIn moderationKiwiIn moderationMangoIn moderationPapayaIn moderationPearsIn moderationPineappleIn moderationPomegranateIn moderationRaspberriesIn moderationStrawberriesIn moderationWatermelonIn moderationApricotsWith cautionCherriesWith cautionCoconutWith cautionDatesWith cautionGrapefruitWith cautionOrange PeelsWith cautionOrangesWith cautionPeaches & NectarinesWith cautionPersimmonsWith cautionPlumsWith cautionRaisinsWith cautionTangerines & MandarinsWith cautionAvocadoNoLemons & LimesNo
Vegetables
Butternut & Winter SquashYesCarrot Tops (greens)YesCarrotsYesCeleryYesCorn Husks & LeavesYesCucumberYesGreen BeansYesPeas & Pea PodsYesPumpkinYesRomaine LettuceYesSugar Snap & Snow PeasYesYellow Summer SquashYesZucchiniYesArtichokeIn moderationArugulaIn moderationAsparagusIn moderationBeetsIn moderationBell PeppersIn moderationBok ChoyIn moderationBroccoliIn moderationBrussels SproutsIn moderationCauliflowerIn moderationCollard GreensIn moderationHalloween Pumpkins (Jack-o'-lanterns)In moderationIceberg LettuceIn moderationKaleIn moderationOkraIn moderationParsnipsIn moderationRadishesIn moderationRutabaga (Swede)In moderationSweet PotatoIn moderationTurnipsIn moderationBeet GreensWith cautionCabbageWith cautionEggplantWith cautionSpinachWith cautionSwiss ChardWith cautionTomatoesWith cautionGarlicNoHot PeppersNoLeeks & ChivesNoMushroomsNoOnionsNoPotatoesNo
Herbs & greens
Seeds & nuts
Grains
Hay & forage
Livestock feeds
Beet PulpYesCamelid Pellets (llama/alpaca feed)YesAlfalfa PelletsIn moderationGoat FeedWith cautionHay CubesWith cautionHorse FeedWith cautionRabbit PelletsWith cautionSheep FeedWith cautionSprouted Fodder (hydroponic barley)With cautionWheat BranWith cautionCattle Feed (medicated)NoChicken FeedNoMolassesNo
Supplements
Branches & browse
Treats
Human foods & snacks
Frequently asked questions
What treats do alpacas like?
Most alpacas love carrot sticks, apple slices, pumpkin, cucumber, green beans and commercial camelid treats. Cut them small and keep portions modest.
What can't alpacas eat?
Avoid avocado, onions, garlic, chocolate, bread and baked goods, lawn clippings, grain-based human foods, medicated cattle feed and anything moldy. See the 'No' list above.
Can alpacas eat fruit every day?
It's better not to. Fruit is sugary; vegetables like cucumber, celery and green beans are better everyday treats.
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