The birth of a female guppy, also known as parturition, is a fascinating process. As the female guppy approaches the end of her gestation period (which lasts about 21-30 days), she will start to exhibit signs of being ready to give birth . These signs include a squared-off belly, restlessness, and seeking privacy or hiding spots. When she begins to give birth, she will release one fry at a time, which can take several hours. The fry are born fully formed and are immediately able to swim and fend