We had a potbelly female that recently passed. Before she passed we decided to get a kune kune as a friend for her. I love the wattles on these pigs. A man nearby breeds kune kunes and we did our research on the breed. The male kune kunes are super friendly and happy. After we got Lucien and our potbelly passed, we bought Draven. My advice if someone was thinking about getting one, would be get a boy and if possible get two, make a enclosed and fenced in space outside. I think the toughest part of having a kune kune is that they grow fast and we are currently building a place to wash them outside.
What made you deceive to get Kune Kune pigs? We toured a couple different farms with different pigs. KK seemed to dig the least and were smaller. We are only on 5 acres so had to be mindful of rotation and grazing needs.
What’s your favourite part of raising Kune Kune? They are smart & super cute. (I really can't believe we use to think they were SO ugly)
If you could give one advise to someone thinking of getting a Kune what would it be? To have a good mentor and establish a relationship with a farm vet before you need one. It makes life so much easier.
What do you think is the most misunderstood thing about them? They don't require as much food as you would think. Just because they try to convince you that they are starving, they aren't.
What’s been the toughest part of raising Kune Kune? A couple didn't respect the hot fence. Shots and nail trims on adults are probably the hardest.
They don't tear up my yard, very very sweet, smaller then thier pig cousins and they are just too cute. Mine act just like dogs he gets along will with my two labs super easy going and just look at him too cute for words.
I had just suddenly lost my little Maurice who came from another farm. I was heartbroken especially since the death of my son on February 14, 2023, pigs have been doing me good (animal therapy) and helping me to grieve, to hang on. I saw the photo of my beautiful Raymond on the publication of a very nice lady, Andréane (CreationsDAO). I contacted Andréane to get more specific information and I had a communication very quickly and she has always been very warm via Messenger. You can see right away that she is a lover of her pigs and that she takes good care of them. We exchanged a few times and then set up an appointment. I fell in love with Raymond. When I arrived on site, my partner and I, were warmly welcomed by Andréane who took the time to introduce us to all her beautiful Kune Kune. The place was nice and the pigs had space to walk around. We were able to see Raymond's parents and sisters. All his pigs are super nice and sociable. I highly recommend Andréane (CreationsDAO) if you are looking for a beautiful Kune Kune micro-pig in perfect health ❤️❤️❤️
From left to right:
Charlotte, Marguerite, Raymond and Simone.
Hello, I'm writing you this short message to thank you for being the instigator of a brand new adventure with my family.
I recently discovered Kune kunes thanks to you, and I'm very happy with this animal.
A simple photo made me literally fall in love with this little herbivore on legs.
I can finally combine business with pleasure, having a pet and self-cleaning in my permaculture. 🐽
A thousand thanks ❣️
Female Kune Kune pig, considered tricolor. Don't forget that's hens thats photobombed the picture. Abby's is the only adult female of my homestead and she is registered with the AKKPS.
Minnie's is a guilt, she is not registered but living her best life here with her Mom. She has a sweet tooth for fresh grass and dandelion.
Minnie's brother living with 3 others female Kune Kune on Kathleen Bracken homestead
Here's a Kune Kune family, the male is no longer at my house and Yaya neither. That's 3 generations peacefully grazing.
She had 6 piglets in total, mostly tricolor, others are ginger and black spotted. Only one male came out solid ginger.
Kune Kune piglets are light color in their first months of life and darkened to their adult color over time. (This is for their type of coat gene)
Here a good view of the Kune Kune wattles. Litter can be diverse and some piglets can have both, none or just one.
At the age of 8 weeks, I wean the Kune Kune babies, by placing them apart from the sow. They were already eating solid for a while and drinking water.