Can sheep and alpacas breed

Answer 1

When alpacas mate, the male makes a guttural sound, called "orgling" - this usually causes the female to sit in a "cush" position (with legs tucked underneath the body).

The male will chase the female, while orgling and attempting to mount her. If the female is pregnant - she will resist the male's advances by running, spitting and possibly kicking. If she is not pregnant, she should sit (this will take different amounts of time depending on the temperament of the female).

Once the female sits, the male will insert his penis into her vagina. His pelvis will become almost vertical when he is in the correct position. Semen will be deposited into the uterus of the female. This phase may last between 5mins and an hour, with an average time of 15mins. Eventually the female will begin to shift position and may appear restless - this usually signals the end of mating.

Ovulation occurs after mating. The normal conception rate with a single mating is around 70%. Gestation is usually 345 days long.

Answer 2

No. They have to mate in order to reproduce, just the same as all livestock.