Rose and Rosie Humping

[Jamston]

Usual behaviour of bum sniffing and running about like silly billies. Rosie was rumbling away as she does when she is in season. However to my surprise and my five year old daughters amusement Rose mounted Rosie and humped her across the run. I assume this is just a bit of dominance behaviour. Both girls are about 8 months.

 

[Claire W]

Don't worry, that's just dominant behaviour

 

[Jamston]

Thought so thanks for the reply.

 

[sport_billy]

Yeah, sounds like a season... Our girls are running and chasing like crazy today....

Info on seasons here - they tend to pass quite quickly When Sows Experience A Strong Season (videos)

 

[Wiebke]

Usual behaviour of bum sniffing and running about like silly billies. Rosie was rumbling away as she does when she is in season. However to my surprise and my five year old daughters amusement Rose mounted Rosie and humped her across the run. I assume this is just a bit of dominance behaviour. Both girls are about 8 months.

Rose is in season and this is normal behaviour for that time.

Please take the time to read and watch these guides here, which tell you about sow behaviour and seasons - and when you could be dealing with ovarian cysts in adult sows.
Sow Behaviour
When Sows Experience A Strong Season (videos)