At Stayner Feed Service we know that Llama and Alpaca health and herd reproduction is strongly correlated with nutrition and feed consistency.  Nutrition and feed consistency can affect breeding, birth rate, the health of their crias, milk production, stress in the animals, conformation, and wool quality.  With this in mind our Nutritionists have formulated a Llama and Alpaca feed that is balanced and consistent, and promotes heard health.

            SFS Llama and Alpaca feed is:

• Low in Protein - For herd maintenance, 12% protein is good. Geldings are fine at 12% protein. Protein content and quality of the pasture is much higher in the spring when plants are growing actively. The same pasture will test much less in August and September. Caution should be taken against overfeeding protein.  SFS Llama and Alpaca feed is only 12% protein so it ensures that your animals will not be in jeopardy of receiving too much.
• High in Vitamin E - Llamas have a high requirement of Vitamin E - one of the most important ingredients of their diet. Since it is quickly lost in dried forages, it is necessary to supplement Vitamin E. The lack of sufficient Vitamin E in their diet can be the cause of weak crias and also crooked legs.
• Has a balanced level of Selenium - The lack of selenium, a trace mineral, can be the cause of white muscle disease, weak crias, or interference with growth, reproduction, and lactation. Selenium levels should be randomly checked in the herd when blood is drawn. Above 150-200 is a normal level.  SFS Llama and Alpaca Feed has sufficient levels of selenium to drastically reduce risks to your herd.
• Proper levels of Calcium and Phosphorus - Abnormal bone growth such as bowed legs are usually the result of deficiencies or imbalances of calcium and phosphorus. Excessive alfalfa hay can upset this calcium-phosphorus balance in crias.  SFS Llama and Alpaca feed provides adequate levels of Calcium and Phosphorus so that the risk deficiency is drasitcally reduced.
• Has very low levels of Copper - The nutritional needs of the llama are somewhat like a sheep than any other livestock animal. Never feed a llama any type of horse feed with copper as high copper levels can be toxic. Some breeders report that fescue in the pasture can be the cause of abortion or perhaps death. 
• Is Pelleted and Consistent - SFS Llama and Alpaca Feed is pelleted in our state of the art pelleting facility.  They are somewhat hard in consistency, and help to prevent choking.  Another, great advantage to SFS Llama and Alpaca Feed being pelleted is that each pellet is a completely balanced and consistent parcel of feed.  Pelleted feed ensures that Llamas and Alpacas receive a balanced and consistent level of salt, calcium and phosphorus, minerals, and vitamins in each bite.

          Note:

1. Supply Llamas and Alpacas with good quality hay and water.
2. It is also a good idea to supply Llamas and Alpacas with additional Salt and Trace Mineral blocks.