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This article is from the Llamas & Alpacas FAQ, by Michael Shealy and William Bagwell with numerous contributions by others.

19 How much do the babies weigh when born?

Average llama cria (baby) weight is 25 lbs, alpaca crias average 18 lbs. Almost always a single cria birth, twins are very rare.

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