How can you tell a pigs age?

[ittybitty98577]

Is there any trick on how to tell a pigs age? Like with horses its the shape of the teeth, with dogs and cats you can tell by how much plack is built up and where on the teeth. Is it by their weight? Is that it?

[paula.m.moore]

My understanding is that there's not really any one sure way to tell. They do seem to gain as they get older, but I don't think that's really a reliable way to determine their age. If you have a good guinea pig vet, I suggest taking the pig into him/her to get a guestimate.

[Harrys Dad]

Originally Posted by ittybitty98577

Is there any trick on how to tell a pigs age? Like with horses its the shape of the teeth, with dogs and cats you can tell by how much plack is built up and where on the teeth. Is it by their weight? Is that it?

Did you ask them? LOL Just had to say that!

[frashy]

I remember reading somewhere on here..someone said that since their piggies ears were "dropped", ment that they have matured, and are offically an adult now. I don't know if there is a way to tell a difference from a year old to a 6 year old though.

[Ziggy&Herald]

I believe sometimes you can tell by their nails. But I think once their a certain age, that no longer applies either. Not completely sure though.

[ittybitty98577]

Originally Posted by Harrys Dad

Did you ask them? LOL Just had to say that!

No but I'll try that!

[PixieStix]

Originally Posted by Ziggy&Herald

I believe sometimes you can tell by their nails. But I think once their a certain age, that no longer applies either. Not completely sure though.

I've heard this several times on GL. Though it's not really that accurate, the theory is younger pigs have thinner, more delicate nails, while older pigs nails get harder and thicker.