Fur loss behind ears, is it normal?

[Layla313]

One of my boars has bald spots behind his ears which I am not sure if they are normal. my other boar has fur behind them so I don't really know if its normal.

Do any of you guys know if it is/isn't?
Let me know if you want pictures

 

[Freela]

Pigs do have symmetrical patches without fur behind their ears naturally (it can be a lot more noticeable in some pigs than others.) If they're symmetrical patches and the skin isn't inflamed, I think this is normal. I have one short-haired pig (easily visible spots behind the ears) and a much shaggier pig (much harder to find those spots) and both are fine/normal. Hope this helps!

 

[Piggies&buns]

I agree with Freela. Symmetrical bald spots behind both the ears are normal - the bald spot on some piggies is more prominent than on others

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[Dindypig]

Skinny Pigs also have a 'bald ' spot behind their ears.