Climbing onto back

[Amyrose1978]

Hi,

I think this might just be a dominance thing, but want to make sure it's not bullying behaviour. One of my boys just half climbed onto the back of the other and looked like he was nibbling the neck of the other. They're now 12wks old, so maybe hormones are a factor.

In other news is they're not so skittish and they're slowly getting used to us. When one of us is chopping up dinner they'll start wheeking and looking towards the kitchen. Jerry is much braver than Ginger and much more vocal, he's the first to explore. Tonight he sniffed up my nostril and I had to fight my instinct to pull my head back quickly.

Pic added because, why not? They're so adorable!

 

[Wiebke]

Hi!

That is perfectly normal boar behaviour. You are going to see a lot more of it in the coming months!

 

[Amyrose1978]

Hi!

That is perfectly normal boar behaviour. You are going to see a lot more of it in the coming months!

Thank you, I wasn't sure and I didn't want one of them being hurt.

 

[Piggies&buns]

It is entirely normal and they will do it for their whole lives. It doesn’t hurt them, it’s simply their way of showing dominance. You may hear the piggy being mounted squeal - that is submission and is perfectly normal

 

[Amyrose1978]

It is entirely normal and they will do it for their whole lives. It doesn’t hurt them, it’s simply their way of showing dominance. You may hear the piggy being mounted squeal - that is submission and is perfectly normal

Thank you, I absolutely love this forum. So much advice, reassurance, fast replies and no judgement.