At what age can alpacas start breeding?
Female alpacas can be breed when they are 18 to 24 months old. They are induced ovulators; she will ovulate in response to mating and will normally spit at a male if she is pregnant. Gestation is approximately 11 ½ months. She will only give birth to a single cria, weighing 15 to 20 pounds. Females can be bred again within 21days after giving birth. It is rare for an alpaca to have twins. Male alpacas will begin breeding at 2 to 3 years old.
