It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Viking has died due to heat exhaustion suffered after wrestling with two of the other herdsires. This despite efforts to keep all the alpacas cool during the recent heatwave. Viking was found on his side and unresponsive. Despite our efforts to cool him down his temp was still above 106. Our vet was certain that he’s already suffered a seizure and was in a vegetative state and as such not savable.
Viking had a wonderful personality. He stood up tall and was always anxious to catch the ladies’ eyes. He was handsome and so very correct. And yet he was so easy to work with! We will miss him forever.