Llama Gestation Calculator
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Gestation Period | 11.5 months (approximately 350 days) |
| Breeding Season | Llamas can breed any time of the year |
| Mating Behavior | Induced ovulators; ovulation occurs due to mating |
| Conception Rate | Approximately 70% on first mating |
| Signs of Pregnancy | – Lack of return to estrus (heat) <br> – Progesterone testing |
| Pregnancy Detection | – Ultrasound (most accurate) <br> – Blood tests for progesterone |
| Diet During Pregnancy | High-quality hay, grain, and mineral supplements |
| Health Care | Regular veterinary check-ups, vaccinations, and deworming |
| Birth (Parturition) | Usually occurs during daylight hours |
| Birthing Process | – First Stage: 2-6 hours (contractions, restlessness) – Second Stage: 30 minutes to 1 hour (delivery of cria) – Third Stage: Expulsion of placenta within 6 hours |
| Care for Newborn Cria | – Ensure cria nurses within 2-3 hours – Monitor cria’s weight gain – Provide colostrum if necessary |
| Weaning Age | 4-6 months |
| Common Complications | – Dystocia (difficult birth) – Retained placenta – Uterine infections |
| Postpartum Care | Monitor dam (mother) and cria for health issues, ensure proper bonding |