Nipples & Seasons

[Tiamolly123]

2 of my piggies have jet black nipples. If I rub very gently the black comes off.
Is this normal, should I put on gorgeous guineas cream on or leave them alone.

One of my pigs has a season which lasts 4-5 days she is relentless in her chasing of the others.
I think she has normal seasons in between, The others don't do this.
Also I notice when she finishes her season, it goes through them all.
If I separate them, will it cause more problems?

 

[Claire W]

Please do not separate them. It’s perfectly normal for a strong season to cause other sows within the group to start their season too.

So long as none of them are being bullied, I’d leave well alone.

Are you sure that the black nipples isn’t just skin? You may want to have her checked out for ovarian cysts

 

[Wiebke]

2 of my piggies have jet black nipples. If I rub very gently the black comes off.
Is this normal, should I put on gorgeous guineas cream on or leave them alone.

One of my pigs has a season which lasts 4-5 days she is relentless in her chasing of the others.
I think she has normal seasons in between, The others don't do this.
Also I notice when she finishes her season, it goes through them all.
If I separate them, will it cause more problems?

Hi!

Please have your sow with strong seasons checked for ovarian cysts but do not separate.

I would have the black nipples checked by a vet in case they are hormonal crusts. I would not cream on spec.

 

[Tiamolly123]

Thanks Wiebke, I'll get her in this week, hopefully I can some peace for the others.