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Llama Gestation Calculator & Chart

Llamas carry a cria for about 350 days — right around eleven and a half months — with most births between 340 and 360 days. Like alpacas, llamas are induced ovulators: no heat cycle, so pregnancy is confirmed by behavior testing and ultrasound rather than watching for return heat.

Printable llamas gestation chart (350-day average)

Print this and tack it by the breeding pen — or use the free HerdFlo app to get the exact date for any breeding, breed-adjusted, with calendar reminders.

BredCria due
Jan 1Dec 17
Jan 8Dec 24
Jan 15Dec 31
Jan 22Jan 7 *
Jan 31Jan 16 *
Feb 1Jan 17 *
Feb 8Jan 24 *
Feb 15Jan 31 *
Feb 22Feb 7 *
Feb 28Feb 13 *
Mar 1Feb 14 *
Mar 8Feb 21 *
Mar 15Feb 28 *
Mar 22Mar 7 *
Mar 31Mar 16 *
Apr 1Mar 17 *
Apr 8Mar 24 *
Apr 15Mar 31 *
Apr 22Apr 7 *
Apr 30Apr 15 *
May 1Apr 16 *
May 8Apr 23 *
May 15Apr 30 *
May 22May 7 *
May 31May 16 *
Jun 1May 17 *
Jun 8May 24 *
Jun 15May 31 *
Jun 22Jun 7 *
Jun 30Jun 15 *
Jul 1Jun 16 *
Jul 8Jun 23 *
Jul 15Jun 30 *
Jul 22Jul 7 *
Jul 31Jul 16 *
Aug 1Jul 17 *
Aug 8Jul 24 *
Aug 15Jul 31 *
Aug 22Aug 7 *
Aug 31Aug 16 *
Sep 1Aug 17 *
Sep 8Aug 24 *
Sep 15Aug 31 *
Sep 22Sep 7 *
Sep 30Sep 15 *
Oct 1Sep 16 *
Oct 8Sep 23 *
Oct 15Sep 30 *
Oct 22Oct 7 *
Oct 31Oct 16 *
Nov 1Oct 17 *
Nov 8Oct 24 *
Nov 15Oct 31 *
Nov 22Nov 7 *
Nov 30Nov 15 *
Dec 1Nov 16 *
Dec 8Nov 23 *
Dec 15Nov 30 *
Dec 22Dec 7 *
Dec 31Dec 16 *

* lands in the following calendar year. Table uses the 350-day average; individual animals vary (340–360 days).

Common questions

How long is a llama pregnant?

About 350 days on average — slightly longer than an alpaca — with a normal window of roughly 340 to 360 days.

How do I know the breeding took?

Behavior test around 2 weeks (a pregnant female spits off the male), then confirm by ultrasound around 45–60 days. Progesterone blood tests are another option through your vet.

When do llamas give birth?

Almost always in daylight, typically morning — same Andean inheritance as alpacas. A llama laboring at night merits a call to the vet.

How soon can a female be rebred?

Many breeders rebreed 2–3 weeks after an uncomplicated birth, but body condition comes first — ask your vet or an experienced breeder.

Track the whole herd, not just one date

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