While, most native grasses are fine for raising alpacas, there are some that will suit your needs better than others.  Bermuda, Bahaia, and orchard grasses seem to be the pick of most alpaca ranchers.  These are some of the endophite free grasses.  Some weeds are ok, as long as they are not of the poisonous nature.  Be sure to look up what plants are poisonous to alpacas.  Our alpacas like the occasional weed and tree leaves that litter their paddocks.  Like typical ruminants, they like to eat a variety of foods.  

Our grasses range from bermuda and bahaia in the summer to clover and rye in the spring and fall.  Try to get the endophyte free rye grass if you are planting new pastures.  If you have rye grass already established in your pasture, be sure to keep a close eye out for shakiness of the head.  While endophytes are usually not deadly, the animal will have to be taken off the grass a while when they show these symptoms.  I think Steve Hull, from Timberlake Farms, is probably the expert on different types of grasses and the problems they pose.  

We also feed a vitamin and mineral supplement in pellet form as well as loose minerals to make their diet complete.

If you have any questions on building facilities or what kind of alpaca stock to buy, don't hesitate to call or email.  If we don't have what you're looking for, we can show you where to get it.  Of course, we invite everyone to visit our ranch and ask all the questions you want.  If we don't have the answer, we'll find it.  Our customers get full support with all their needs in this business venture from start to finish.  Put Walnut Creek Alpacas to work for your future.