To reduce aggression in pigs, as well as to turn their attention to relatives, some farmers use toys or bags with straw.

Toys are most often suspended on a rope because animals are more interested in interacting with an object that is hanging. A new toy always causes a wave of interest and distracts attention from other individuals, which reduces the number of cases of tail biting.

Pigs have a great sense of smell, so it’s very good if the toy has a pleasant smell for them. There are toys whose aroma is enhanced by directed action, for example, when animals play with them. This causes increased interest in animals to the source of the smell and stimulates them to further games with the subject.

At the same time, toys can be a source of infection. Therefore, they must be disinfected without fail. It is good if the toy is made of antibacterial material. Typically, the room is sanitized before the animals move to a larger enclosure as they grow.

The introduction of game elements into the livelihoods of pigs raised on farms also has disadvantages. Toys require some investment. During games, pig mobility increases and they gain weight worse.