Kunekune pigs care

Learn about Kunekune pigs and if they are a fit for your farm. Easy to raise, Kunekunes are friendly, and root less than other pigs. Here's what to know.

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

If you are considering adding kune kunes to your homestead, one of the first factors to think about is how you will feed your new pigs a balanced diet. And what is the best feed for kunekune pigs, anyways?

Kunekune pigs are considered the gentle giants of mini pigs. Unlike their more diva-like cousins, the American Mini Pig, Kunekune pigs are known for their calm and laid back demeanor. Read this article to learn more about kunekune pigs as pets.

KuneKune pigs are a breed that originated in New Zealand and nearly went extinct during the 1900's. The name "KuneKune" is Maori, the language of the indigenous people of New Zealand, and it means "fat and round."

A VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM FLEETWOOD FARM: Unfortunately, we will not be having piglets any longer. I just had my last litters. We had some very unexpected and life-changing events...

10 Reasons to Add Kunekunes to Your Homestead

HISTORY OF KUNEKUNE PIGS Kunekune pigs are a heritage breed earliest recorded in 1790. They originally came from Asia. Then were brought to the Maori people in New Zealand by whalers and traders. The Maori people have raised them as a traditional food source for many years. Then as industrial commerce increased the Maori people began eating more modern foods and the Kunekune pig was left to roam among the people. The pigs lived around the homes of the people and ate the left over…

Take a visit to a farm animal sanctuary where you’ll be sure to catch a glimpse of pigs enjoying life to the max by doing the things they love most.