07/14/2025
Did you know having unlimited access to mud/water is vital for your pigs?
People associate Mud + Pigs = Pigs being filthy animals. Many don't know how important it is tho! Read below why and learn how vital it is.
• Social behavior
Wallowing is a natural instinct and an important social behavior for pigs, who often wallow together in groups. It can encourage a sense of belonging and contribute to a pig's positive mood.
Pigs love to roll in mud primarily because they do not have sweat glands to help regulate their body temperature. When pigs roll in mud, the mud acts as a cooling agent for them. The moisture in the mud helps to lower their body temperature by keeping them cool and preventing them from overheating.
Additionally, rolling in mud serves other purposes for pigs. It can help protect their skin from the sun and insects, act as a barrier against parasites, and provide relief from itching or irritation. The mud can also serve as a form of natural sunscreen, protecting their sensitive skin from sunburn.
While the behavior of pigs rolling in mud is often associated with them being dirty animals, it is actually a natural and instinctual behavior that serves important physiological and behavioral functions for them.
P.s. this pig needs a fam!
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