Alpacas, Llamas and Pack Animals
Image 1. Granite Crusher Fines! 8 tons Granite Crusher Fines delivered for inside a new shelter for Alpacas. Works for Llamas and livestock animals too.
Image 2. River Rock Crusher Fines.
Image 3. Llama pack train high in the Rawah Wilderness.
Granite or River Rock Crusher Fines - $24.95 per ton.
Washed Concrete Sand - $28.95 per ton.
Class 1 Structural Fill - $16.95 per ton.
Crusher fines page. The recommended base material for alpaca pens and paddocks is a fine crushed material. Washed sand, granite, river rock crusher fines is the best material available in this area to keep them up out of the dirt and mud. Squeegee and class 1 structural fill dirt can also be used. See those pages for more information. Then if you'd like, you can can put down an inch or two of wood shavings or wood chips on top of the base material. The only problems of using shavings in the barn, is that they can blow around and when the animals roll around in they, they can get working into their hair fiber.
For llama paddock and pen base, a non slip surface that drains well is recommended. The granite, river rock crusher fines and class 1 structural fill dirt are the best options. You would not want to use sand, squeegee, pea gravel or wood shavings or wood chips - ever. Don't use this in llama pens, barns or outdoor runs because the animals could slip and injure themselves. Also, they will work the materials into their coats. It becomes very difficult to get out of their coat and can even cause health problems. Call us at 720-298-0948 if you have any questions.
Alpacas And Llamas: What They Are & Why You Should Keep Them.
Granite Crusher Fines. The old timers used to call this Granite Dust. Crusher Fines are the actual fines that come off the big crusher machines.
River Rock, Crusher Fines. Now available in the North Metro area. River rock naturally contains a small amount of sand.
River Rock Crusher Fines delivered to Aurora horse stable. The crusher fines are slightly darker color than they were this summer. Colors varies throughtout the years.
Granite Crusher Fines. This is the material that is recommended for horses, llamas and alpacas. Great base material for you to create your own custom blend of materials. Note: we do not do the blending, we only provide the materials.
Granite Crusher Fines. The material consists of very small pieces of crushed granite. The material consists of 1/4 inch particles that compacts yet still drains.
The two most popular and least expensive materials for alpaca and llama pens and shelters is Granite or River Rock Crusher Fines or Class 1 Structural Fill Dirt. The crusher fines are probably a little more absorbent, depending on the pen's drainage. Both will work well. They are also the same price as last year.
Tonnage Example - Use calculator below to determine amount needed | |||||
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Product | Length | Width | L x W =SF | SF / Depth | Tons |
Crusher Fines | 30 Feet | 50 Feet | 1500 | 100 | 15 |
Washed Concrete Sand | 20 Feet | 60 Feet | 1200 | 100 | 12 |
Structural Fill Dirt | 30 Feet | 50 Feet | 1500 | 100 | 15 |
To Order the Correct Amount of Material
Measure the length and width of the area to be covered. If you don't have a tape measure, walk the length and width of the area. Figure each full step as 2 1/2 feet. Get the total square footage of the area by multiplying the length by the width.
Example: 30 feet long by 50 feet wide = 1500 square feet.
1 ton of structural fill, crusher fines and washed sand covers 100 square feet 2" deep.
For every 2 inches of depth you will need 15 tons of the material
Please note: This is only a rough indication of the amount of material you may need. Actual dimensions may vary due to irregularities in soil types and established rough grade.
Once you determine your material and amount needed, call us at 720-298-0948
Or use the Contact page to arrange for delivery and pricing.
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