How often does a female Alpaca reproduce?
One of the traits of an Alpaca is their gestation cycle is approximately 11 months, just like a horse. The female Alpaca normally gives birth during the early morning hours to mid-afternoon. If the female has not had her baby (called a cria) during the daytime hours, most likely the cria will wait until the day. Twins are extremely rare and most Alpacas have only single births. The Alpaca average lifespan is about 20 years.
