Piggie in heat?

ThatPurpleB

ThatPurpleB

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In the last 6 weeks or so that Luna has been with us she's had 3 funny turns, as far as we've noticed they only last a day.

In the cage she's very irritable and more bullying of Nova. During floor time they free roam our living room. Luna will chase Nova constantly touching her butt. They do take breaks to eat and rest. Nova still eats and drinks and isnt getting hurt. Worst that happens is that Nova sprays wee at Luna and will run away to try get away or hide. Yesterday was the worse turn I've seen so far, Luna tried to mount Nova a few times and "presented" herself to Nova. Nova licks everything so began licking Luna's..... private parts:sly::eek:

I'm not concerned for them getting hurt and they are strongly bonded so hopefully unlikely to fall out over this.

Just looking for some advice on if there's any way to make this easier on the pair of them? Am I right, is she in heat? How often should i expect her to be in heat?

Also concerned that as she ages menopause will be hard. Before we took them on Luna apparently had babies and had a difficult pregnancy. Didnt ask how pregnancy was difficult as I wasnt interested in breeding so didn't seem very relevant but now feel like I should have perhaps asked what was meant by a "difficult" pregnancy.
 
It’s normal for them to mount each other when in season. And pee spraying is normal as well. Quite a trick they have up their sleeve 😆

Bullying is something entirely different and it doesn’t sound like that’s what is going on here. Don’t worry it will be over soon.
 
ThatPurpleB said:
In the last 6 weeks or so that Luna has been with us she's had 3 funny turns, as far as we've noticed they only last a day.

In the cage she's very irritable and more bullying of Nova. During floor time they free roam our living room. Luna will chase Nova constantly touching her butt. They do take breaks to eat and rest. Nova still eats and drinks and isnt getting hurt. Worst that happens is that Nova sprays wee at Luna and will run away to try get away or hide. Yesterday was the worse turn I've seen so far, Luna tried to mount Nova a few times and "presented" herself to Nova. Nova licks everything so began licking Luna's..... private parts:sly::eek:

I'm not concerned for them getting hurt and they are strongly bonded so hopefully unlikely to fall out over this.

Just looking for some advice on if there's any way to make this easier on the pair of them? Am I right, is she in heat? How often should i expect her to be in heat?

Also concerned that as she ages menopause will be hard. Before we took them on Luna apparently had babies and had a difficult pregnancy. Didnt ask how pregnancy was difficult as I wasnt interested in breeding so didn't seem very relevant but now feel like I should have perhaps asked what was meant by a "difficult" pregnancy.
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Have a look at the videos in this guide here: When Sows Experience A Strong Season (videos)
 
Thanks! They'll be fine. I know they will. It's just odd seeing a normally very chill lap pig turn into a s*x pest. 😂

She doesnt normally bother Nova. Its normally Nova coming over to Luna to lick her or see what she's doing.
 
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