Pigs not drinking when outside

[Penelopes mummy]

It’s never been an issue before now I’ve started putting the pigs out side this year theyseem to drink anything while they’re out there. And are so thirsty when they get back inside. They normally have a bottle which is what I put out, I am now putting out two bottles and a bowl of water but it’s not making any difference!

 

[Siikibam]

It may be they’re just not thirsty. When my piggies are outside I don’t think they drink either - even though I always put a bottle out for them just in case

 

[piggieminder]

Mine very rarely drink when they are outside. I think they are too busy running around and eating grass, they get plenty of water from grass anyway so probably aen't thirsty. I've also noticed mine don't drink much if at all during the day, it's in the evening they seem to get thirsty.

 

[DMS260820]

Little chunks of cucumber or as above, grass, is the way to hydrate them when outside the cage

 

[Pound Shilling & Pig]

Grass contains plenty of moisture, mine drink notably less when fed grass. Also they may be nervous of going to the edge of their outdoor run to drink from a bottle and feel a bit exposed. Put the bowl of water away from the edge and make sure that part of the run is covered so they feel safe and the water is shaded.