Humping

[i <3 piggies13]

so I am in the process of bonding an older pig with a younger pig. it is going well and all the behaviours are normal although I am not very sure about one. I have heard of mounting in guinea pigs but is humping also normal and its the younger boar on the older pig so I am a little worried. I know they are both boars.

thanks for any help you have to offer

 

[Julie M]

Hi, don't worry it's totally normal dominance behaviour. The little one may just be excited about having a friend he should calm down eventually.

 

[Hank288]

It is generally the older boar that humps the younger boar but there are always exceptions to the rule. My young boar of 5 weeks had a really mad humping fit of my older 2 year old boar, he wouldn't leave him alone. They have been together a month now and are completely fine with each other and there was no more humping after a few days.
Just keep and eye on them and if it is becoming excessive then think about some other options. It is a normal behaviour for bonding boars though so don't worry too much. You only need to worry if there has been any blood drawn.

 

[Wiebke]

Bonding humping can go both ways depending on the personality of the boars. As long as the older boar tolerates it or makes his displeasure known in a moderate way, you are fine.

Some older boars struggle to stand up for themselves. In those cases you need keep an eye out for signs of bullying.