Kune kune pigs

If you are looking to start a homestead, or you are new to owning farm animals, there are some animals that are best for beginners to raise. Not all animals

The funny looking pig with a funny sounding name, Kunekune pigs are a great choice for smaller homestead operations. These pigs provide high quality meat in smaller quantities and are easier on the fields because ... Read more

A few years ago, Kune Kune pigs were the hottest pig around. As someone who has owned potbellied pigs as pets for almost ten years, I was interested in getting into KuneKunes, making money, and

Looking for a breed of pig for your homestead? Learn why we chose Kunekunes for ours!

When a mama kunekune gives birth, the piglets drink milk from her teats, just like other baby mammals. After the first day or so of life, the piglets will begin following mom around the pen or pasture, nibbling on whatever she is eating. Scraps, hay, pellets, grass... if mama is eating it, so are her young pigs!

Kunekunes are quickly gaining popularity, here are 10 reasons why you should add Kunekunes to your homestead or small farm.

In the early summer of 2018, David and I loaded our kids up into our Jeep and drove to pick up two Kune Kune piglets, whom the kids immediately named after their favorite Disney characters at the time: Tinkerbell and Mr. Smee (if you know you know!). In the past 3 years of Kune Kune

How big do KuneKune pigs get? Females average 100 to 175 pounds, while males can reach the 200 to 250-plus range. They have short, upturned snouts that discourage rooting, and they do not challenge fences. Kunekunes are grazing pigs and are able to grow on low inputs, making them an ideal breed during periods of escalating grain prices. What are KuneKune pigs used for? They are excellent grazers and pasture managers in places like orchards and vineyards. They also make excellent quality…