Question of the Day

Normal male crias are born with adhesions between the free end of the penis and the prepuce. As they sexually mature these adhesions gradually detach, so puberty can be seen clinically when the penis can be completely exteriorized.

Castration prior to puberty may result in continued adhesions. In Peru, males are not generally used for breeding until 3 years of age.

Male llamas reach puberty at approximately 21 months (range 9-31 months). Alpacas mature earlier, around 12 months of age.