Pigs Wheeking More In Winter

[Maddykins]

Wasn't sure whether to put this in food or behaviour. My two boars are wheeking substantially more since the weather has gotten colder. I am wondering whether pigs get hungrier in winter because they use more energy keeping themselves warm, perhaps? Alternatively, could they be wheeking for something else e.g. attention/cuddle/wanting to go for a walk out of the cage? I am feeding them the same amount as normal but have been giving them a little bit extra in the way of treats when I feel guilty because I am worried they are hungry. Also not only has the frequency of the wheeking increased, so too has the average intensity of it. Should I feed them a bit extra (veg/pellets/both?) and see if that calms them down or would that be like, pandering to them and they don't need any more? Do your pigs eat more in winter or seem more hungry when it's cold?

 

[scott1]

Have you noticed it last winter? It could be cold, but it sounds like maybe their both pushing harder at you because they got more treats one day lol. They love to push when they can

 

[Maddykins]

I can't remember whether they were like this in previous winters or not to be honest! :')

 

[rosie and bramble]

I have never noticed any of my piggies wheeking more than usual. Usually as long as routine is kept they know whats coming and when :0

 

[theoretikos]

My boys are wheeking a lot more.