No — don't feed chicken feed to alpacas.
Layer feed has very high calcium; starter may be medicated. Alpacas breaking into poultry feed can suffer grain overload.
- Verdict
- No
- Serving size
- Keep out of reach
- Food group
- Livestock feed
Risks to know
- Starch ferments rapidly in the fore-stomach and can cause acidosis and ulcers
- Excess calcium
Safer alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Can alpacas eat chicken feed?
No — don't feed chicken feed to alpacas. Layer feed has very high calcium; starter may be medicated. Alpacas breaking into poultry feed can suffer grain overload.
How much chicken feed can I give my alpaca?
None — choose a safe alternative such as carrot sticks, cucumber or green beans.
Can baby alpacas (crias) eat it?
No.
See the complete list of foods alpacas can and can't eat, our feeding guide and the toxic plant checker.
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