Pig lays down when pet

[Eviolus-]

One of my pigs, no matter what the situation is, lays down whenever she's pet from the neck down. It always confused me since I've never had another pig who does this.

I'm just wondering if anyone knows why she does this cause even though she seems pretty relaxed I don't want to hurt or scare her if that's the case.

Thanks in advance

 

[Sophie B]

My boy Bacon does that too, as far as I know it’s perfectly normal

 

[Eviolus-]

My boy Bacon does that too, as far as I know it’s perfectly normal

Okay thank you ^^

 

[PerceptorII]

While appreciating being petted isn't instinctual with piggies, many do learn to enjoy a gentle stroke from their human. If the petting scared her, she would either 1) try to get away, or 2) stay very rigid (in a effort to fool a potential predator into thinking she's an inanimate object and not food). It sounds like she's instead trying to get more comfortable, which means she's appreciative and feels safe.

 

[Freela]

Some pigs will lay down and relax if they like lap time and being patted. Other pigs are less likely to drop their guard. I've had both pigs who stay on their feet during lap time and pigs that will lay down, stretch out, or even fall asleep!

 

[Ixmal]

Our lads (now aged 10 months) are very relaxed while being petted and often lie down to doze in a lap, sometimes sticking out a chooken. They love the attention and are affectionate when being cuddled.

 

[Flutterby]

Sounds like a happy piggy to me!

 

[Eviolus-]

Sounds like a happy piggy to me!

That's good I was just a little worried that there was something wrong with her legs and me pressing on her back made them give way or something

 

[Merab]

Sounds like a piggy who really trusts you and is happy

 

[Bill & Ted]

My two stretch out when stroked, especially on a full tummy! I think it’s a sign they trust you x

 

[Coralie 12]

I have 2 females Guinea pigs and only one lays on their side and she feels cold

 

[Siikibam]

I have 2 females Guinea pigs and only one lays on their side and she feels cold

It’s always better to start your own thread else your question will be missed. What do you mean she feels cold?

 

[BossHogg]

We bring Delilah in everyday for cuddles, she relaxes that much, her back legs get stretched out behind her, she tucks herself right under your chin, and she pees all over you!

 

[Siikibam]

We bring Delilah in everyday for cuddles, she relaxes that much, her back legs get stretched out behind her, she tucks herself right under your chin, and she pees all over you!

True love...old thread

 

[BossHogg]

I know, I saw it and thought I'd add to it.

 

[Siikibam]

Delilah sounds sooo sweet! You should feel blessed that she’s so relaxed she pees on you

 

[BossHogg]

 

[Siikibam]

Beautiful!