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Winniepeg

Winniepeg

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This has appeared on Clives chin today. Is it a sperm rod? If so how do I get rid of it? I can’t tell whether it’s attached to his skin so don’t eat to cut it . It most definitely wasn’t there earlier today. I’m baffled 695AF196-7352-4FCF-9BC8-C310D264FEE0.webp
 
Winniepeg said:
This has appeared on Clives chin today. Is it a sperm rod? If so how do I get rid of it? I can’t tell whether it’s attached to his skin so don’t eat to cut it . It most definitely wasn’t there earlier today. I’m baffled View attachment 186465
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Hi!

Not that the picture could be called clear and helpful for a diagnosis in any way but the milky white patch is a giveaway.

Welcome to 'boar glue', dried semen fluid that deserves it vernacular very descriptive name. It is a common problem with boars, especially teenage ones. while they can get boar glue anywhere, the nose is a very common place.
The patch will eventually fall off on its own or will come off when scratched. It may leave a little bald area if hairs stuck in the glue are ripped, but they will simply grow back.

More about boar glue and other boar problems in our Boar Care guide, which I would recommend you to have a look at: Boar Care: Bits, Bums & Baths
 
Wiebke said:
Hi!

Not that the picture could be called clear and helpful for a diagnosis in any way but the milky white patch is a giveaway.

Welcome to 'boar glue', dried semen fluid that deserves it vernacular very descriptive name. It is a common problem with boars, especially teenage ones. while they can get boar glue anywhere, the nose is a very common place.
The patch will eventually fall off on its own or will come off when scratched. It may leave a little bald area if hairs stuck in the glue are ripped, but they will simply grow back.

More about boar glue and other boar problems in our Boar Care guide, which I would recommend you to have a look at: Boar Care: Bits, Bums &
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Thank you. It was difficult try to hold him and take a photo at the same time 🤪. Wow I’ve got 6 boys plus 2 previously and never seen one. Bless him . I just leave it to grow out then
 
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