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Livestock => Pigs => Topic started by: Nethermoor Pigs on April 27, 2014, 09:19:29 pm

Title: pig sticky behind ears
Post by: Nethermoor Pigs on April 27, 2014, 09:19:29 pm

My pigs are sticky, almost sweaty (although apparently they can't sweat) behind their ears.  These are GOS, my Berkshires didn't have this.  Is this normal or a symptom of something??  Thanks.

Title: Re: pig sticky behind ears
Post by: Fowgill Farm on April 28, 2014, 10:10:35 am

They sometimes do get a bit hot & sticky behind the ears and as you say its not really sweat as such, nothing to worry about especially if they're doing all the things pigs are supposed to be doing, but you could give them a wipe with a cold damp cloth if your weathers been warm lately and they'll appreciate it. Make sure their wallow is up to scratch if you're lucky enuf to have sunshine as it can get quite hot now the year is moving on.
HTH
mandy :pig: