Donations for Hay
Feeding FAQ’s
The Llama Sanctuary is typically caring for between 60 and 80 llamas and alpacas at any given time. That number can change very quickly!
Pasture grazing and wild forage is the natural diet during the summer months.
Usually hay must be provided for around 200 days of the year and we allow for around 4lbs of hay per day, per resident.
The Llama Sanctuary feeds between 50,000 and 60,000lbs of hay every year.
On average a 600lb bale of hay will feed 15 llamas for about 10 days
A 50lb bale of hay will feed 4 llamas for about 3 days.
In addition to hay, many of the elderly and chronically ill llamas and alpacas require special supplemental feed, costing an additional $10,000 per year.
Your donations help enormously! The Llama Sanctuary receives no regular funding from any government department or organization. Every penny has to be found by working, by donations or by getting on our knees and begging.
Visit The Llama Sanctuary and see for yourself how your donations are used.
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Ample Pasture – Extra Mouths
As long as there is rainfall every month, the grazing is sufficient for most of the herd through most of the summer. In dry years the grass doesn’t stand a chance and hay must be provided to supplement.
In addition, The Llama Sanctuary can receive a sudden influx of residents due to an emergency and this places a heavy burden on the feed reserves. The Sanctuary is always open to receive evacuees from wildfires, flood and other environmental disasters.
Other Ways to Help
Etsy Store: Visit the Etsy Store ForTheLlamas – all purchases are donations to assist The Llama Sanctuary.
Visit The Llama Sanctuary for a fun and fascinating Guided Tour
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