Head shaking

[Stubbornhillfarm]

Last night, I was giving the pigs some greens and I noticed a couple of them shaking thier heads like dogs do if they have itchy ears. It was the first time I had noticed it. Yesterday was 100 degrees out and they were covered in dry mud from head to toe. I will see if they are still doing it tonight, but should I be concerned?

Thanks a bunch!

 

[Cornish Heritage]

Sorry I am so late to this thread. If they are still shaking their heads I would suspect ear mites or some kind of ear infection. You will need to get a swab to the vet to be diagnosed & then follow his prescribed treatment. Some ear troubles can be hard to cure & need some very aggressive treatment.

Liz