Sniffing and Nibbling

[uwuloli]

Just got two sows today, they both are pretty skittish but they have eaten out my hand / let me pet to some extend. I was letting one sniff my hand and then she started nibbling? Wasn’t really a bite, it was soft. What does this mean? my hands were clean btw

 

[Darcey15]

It just means they are being inquisitive and trust you. My pigs do the same, either a lick or a nibble and as long as it doesn't hurt you its fine. As they are new sows its a positive sign. What are their names?

 

[Pigwhisperer]

That's so sweet, my more confident pig Clover does this but Silk the nervous one doesn't.

 

[sport_billy]

Congrats on your new arrivals! Completely normal behaviour as said above it is then being inquisitive and seeing what is been held out to them

 

[uwuloli]

It just means they are being inquisitive and trust you. My pigs do the same, either a lick or a nibble and as long as it doesn't hurt you its fine. As they are new sows its a positive sign. What are their names?

maggie and piper

 

[Ellie-May]

Just got two sows today, they both are pretty skittish but they have eaten out my hand / let me pet to some extend. I was letting one sniff my hand and then she started nibbling? Wasn’t really a bite, it was soft. What does this mean? my hands were clean btw

I would not worry, it all sounds good. All my girls do it

 

[Merab]

Welcome to the forum.
We’d love to see pictures of Maggie and Piper.

There is a wealth of information threads for new owners and people happy to answer questions too.
Hope you enjoy the forum

 

[Rivervixen]

My two boys do this as well