Dominant Sow

[pinzerino]

how do I know which of the pair is the more dominant one? I thought it was obvious - pic attached. But I’ve seen the wee one stealing food from Peggy (the hairier one) and generally annoying her. Peggy snaps but then they’re fine. So which is which and how do I tell?

 

[Wiebke]

Food snatching is what young piggies do when they learn from their elders what is safe to eat and what not. Being annoying (especially when coming into season) is also not a sign of dominance, more of youth!

Bonding: Illustrated Dominance Behaviours And Dynamics

 

[pinzerino]

I’ve read through these but as they came together I didn’t see them bond. I’ve seen them both insisting on being in the hidey and other than Peggy reacting to Betty being a pest, they get on fine. I’m a first time owner so a bit baffled.

 

[Wiebke]

I’ve read through these but as they came together I didn’t see them bond. I’ve seen them both insisting on being in the hidey and other than Peggy reacting to Betty being a pest, they get on fine. I’m a first time owner so a bit baffled.

Not every pair is evidently dominant. Once bonded many pairings are not that clear as they live happily together without all the fuss. They know and as they get along, it is not as important for you.

 

[sport_billy]

You often can't tell in a pair. As Wiebke says they know..... Round season time expect both to display dominance behaviour,