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Female to female purring

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Question
Hi

I have recently bought a little 2 month old pig (Brandy) for my 5 month old pig (Honey). I gradually introduced them over a week and they seem to be getting on great. The only problem is, is that Honey keeps swaying her hips and purring constantly around her.(rumblestrutting) Brandy doesnt do anyting about it. She's too young I
guess. It only stops when they stop to eat or lie down together. It's been going on now for 4 days. When i first introduced them face to face, Honey mounted
Brandy and started humping away for a minute. Once that was over they were fine.
But it's just this swaying/purring thing! Honey has been sexed by a vet so im
sure shes a female. They aren't showing any signs of aggression though which is
a good thing.
Any reason why Honey is doing this and will it ever stop?

Thank you x

Answer
As long as she has been sexed right, all Honey is doing is asserting her dominance over the new pig, both of them will also probably do this when they are in heat, every 15-17 days. Just as long as the younger pig takes this behavior they will be fine, she is just letting the younger one know that she is the boss.
Brittany
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