Thank you, that was a very helpful video for me. I am doing research to figure out which breed would be best for my homestead and you have answered all my questions. Thank you so much!
I’ve raised registered KuneKunes for years (we’re on hold due to me finishing nursing school). Are you sure yours are full KuneKune? They look like they may have IPP or AGH in them. My daughter who lives in Tennessee had 3 that looked just like yours and they were mixed and Route badly. But the registered KuneKune she got from us did not. She ended up getting rid of the 3 and kept the KuneKune for a pet lol. The other three also kept breaking out and tearing things up. I know most homesteaders don’t want to spend $600 on a registered pig, I totally understand that. I just wanted to emphasize that full pure DNA’d Kunes can give you a whole other perspective on the breed compared to mixing them. I hope this comment comes across the way it’s meant!! I’m not trying to be unkind in anyway!!❤
Their parents were supposedly registered although I never saw their papers since that wasn't something I was worried about. I did trust the people though and don't think they lied about it. The rooting has gotten a lot worse. We just have the area sacrificed to the pigs lol you didn't sound unkind at all and thank you for sharing ❤️
I'm from New Zealand where kunekunes are bred, I do not know who's saying that they don't root but I have never ever heard this. They most certainly do root. I suspect it's a personality thing just like any other animal. Most root and some don't. Just like how I have a pet goat who I've never seen bunt anything.... that doesn't mean I should start telling people that goats don't bunt!
Wow! Mine don't root like that. They eat it bare if not rotated but haven't dug like that. Now my boar will lift up and flip anything that's not fastened securely down.
See that's the funny thing. I wasn't expecting it until after they had cleaned out all the grass and vegetation but as you can see, there's still some nice grass back in that corner of yard. I really think a lot of it must be learned behavior for some to do it and some not to 🤷🏻♀️ but it's definitely been interesting!
They do grow slowly, some more than others. And for a lot of people, unfortunately, that's a deal breaker. I want to raise pigs primarily for meat and so I struggle with whether or not to continue with kunes or go with something else like an idaho pasture pig. However, sometimes the slower growth rate and easy demeanor are a big plus for a small scale farm. And I can attest that they produce exceptional meat. It just takes longer to get it and it will cost more per pound. But, it can still be profitable at the right price. The one thing that is making me lean towards not keeping them around long term is the need to over-winter them. I'd like to take more of a break in the winter and be able to travel during January and February. It would be burdensome to ask someone to take care of our pigs for us for weeks at a time. Having pigs that we obtain in the early spring and process by late fall is a big plus for getting out of winter chores.
We have a dairy cow so the pigs are actually one of the easiest things for someone else to care for in our case. But absolutely a good consideration if longer vacations are a goal! Do the IPPs grow out that quickly?
I found this super interesting! We raise pigs, for a contract feeder, so not at all the same, but I love pigs too! What are the benefits of this variety of pig? Is the meat exceptional? ~Charlotte
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Charlotte, and thank you for watching! Yes, the meat is supposed to be really good because of the high amount of fat and marbling combined with the slow growth. We still haven't gotten to try any yet. The main reason people love and raise kunekune's is their temperament and gentle nature combined with the qualities of the meat/lard. Their temperaments definitely won me over quickly!
Yes, they had a nice big pen with plenty of space. It seems to be somewhat of a learned behavior possibly. Our sows rooted it up so quickly. It was definitely something they already did when we got them. Then they taught all of the rest to do it which only compounded the issue.
@@racquelkoziel7358 it's right at 1/2 acre. Ideally though they need to be more separated by age and gender now that we have more + a boar. That's something we're working towards. Keeping them all together has become somewhat problematic.
I call bs on the rooting we have georgia red clay and i find they can bust through bone dry red clay with their nose better than i can with a shovel and posr hole digger lol.
We have 4 and split the boys from the girls, I came home from a friends house, the boys come running out, barking at me protecting the girls, until they seen or smelled who I was, funny stuff, I have the boars with me now like puppies and big babies
Thank you, that was a very helpful video for me. I am doing research to figure out which breed would be best for my homestead and you have answered all my questions.
Thank you so much!
Anyone that's been around any farm or wild animals knows not to let your kids be around them along. Never trust any animal. Great vid. Thanks.
I’ve raised registered KuneKunes for years (we’re on hold due to me finishing nursing school). Are you sure yours are full KuneKune? They look like they may have IPP or AGH in them. My daughter who lives in Tennessee had 3 that looked just like yours and they were mixed and Route badly. But the registered KuneKune she got from us did not. She ended up getting rid of the 3 and kept the KuneKune for a pet lol. The other three also kept breaking out and tearing things up. I know most homesteaders don’t want to spend $600 on a registered pig, I totally understand that. I just wanted to emphasize that full pure DNA’d Kunes can give you a whole other perspective on the breed compared to mixing them. I hope this comment comes across the way it’s meant!! I’m not trying to be unkind in anyway!!❤
Root not route 😂😊
Their parents were supposedly registered although I never saw their papers since that wasn't something I was worried about. I did trust the people though and don't think they lied about it. The rooting has gotten a lot worse. We just have the area sacrificed to the pigs lol you didn't sound unkind at all and thank you for sharing ❤️
This was very interesting and educational 👍🏼😊.. Pigs are awesome! And congratulations, Rachel! I didn't know y'all were expecting!! 🌷💘🥳💐🌻
Thank you, Mrs. Jessica!
@@thislovelylittlefarmhouse ohmygosh I just got this notification, 2 months later! I hope y'all are doing well!! 💘
Very informative. I’ve been wondering how things were going with your pigs.
Thank you ❤️ we still love them. It'll be hard when it comes to butcher time but we're definitely looking forward to the pork and more piglets 😁
I'm from New Zealand where kunekunes are bred, I do not know who's saying that they don't root but I have never ever heard this. They most certainly do root. I suspect it's a personality thing just like any other animal. Most root and some don't. Just like how I have a pet goat who I've never seen bunt anything.... that doesn't mean I should start telling people that goats don't bunt!
Do you keep all genders together? Even when breeding? What about the little ones? Do you separate to grow out? How big is your fenced in area?
Wow! Mine don't root like that. They eat it bare if not rotated but haven't dug like that. Now my boar will lift up and flip anything that's not fastened securely down.
See that's the funny thing. I wasn't expecting it until after they had cleaned out all the grass and vegetation but as you can see, there's still some nice grass back in that corner of yard. I really think a lot of it must be learned behavior for some to do it and some not to 🤷🏻♀️ but it's definitely been interesting!
They do grow slowly, some more than others. And for a lot of people, unfortunately, that's a deal breaker. I want to raise pigs primarily for meat and so I struggle with whether or not to continue with kunes or go with something else like an idaho pasture pig. However, sometimes the slower growth rate and easy demeanor are a big plus for a small scale farm. And I can attest that they produce exceptional meat. It just takes longer to get it and it will cost more per pound. But, it can still be profitable at the right price. The one thing that is making me lean towards not keeping them around long term is the need to over-winter them. I'd like to take more of a break in the winter and be able to travel during January and February. It would be burdensome to ask someone to take care of our pigs for us for weeks at a time. Having pigs that we obtain in the early spring and process by late fall is a big plus for getting out of winter chores.
We have a dairy cow so the pigs are actually one of the easiest things for someone else to care for in our case. But absolutely a good consideration if longer vacations are a goal! Do the IPPs grow out that quickly?
Thank you so much 🎉
I found this super interesting! We raise pigs, for a contract feeder, so not at all the same, but I love pigs too! What are the benefits of this variety of pig? Is the meat exceptional? ~Charlotte
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Charlotte, and thank you for watching! Yes, the meat is supposed to be really good because of the high amount of fat and marbling combined with the slow growth. We still haven't gotten to try any yet. The main reason people love and raise kunekune's is their temperament and gentle nature combined with the qualities of the meat/lard. Their temperaments definitely won me over quickly!
Kunes root a little but not to that extent. Do they have enough room?
Yes, they had a nice big pen with plenty of space. It seems to be somewhat of a learned behavior possibly. Our sows rooted it up so quickly. It was definitely something they already did when we got them. Then they taught all of the rest to do it which only compounded the issue.
Mine don't root but they did root up my friend's yard.. digging for grug worms in my option.
Do you keep dad with mom and babies? My sow unexpectedly furrowed 6 piglets at 7 months old.
Love how to roosters had to get their 2 cents in around 4:30
Always! It's like they see me out there and have to come make themselves seen and heard 🤣
Do some of them not have any spots? We just got 2 brothers, both Bo spots. Wondering if they are a cross breed.
No, they can be solid or have spots. We have both.
How big is the pasture you put them on? Great video! Appreciate the family input also.
@@thislovelylittlefarmhouse thank you!!
@@racquelkoziel7358 it's right at 1/2 acre. Ideally though they need to be more separated by age and gender now that we have more + a boar. That's something we're working towards. Keeping them all together has become somewhat problematic.
Kia Ora, from New Zealand ...
I call bs on the rooting we have georgia red clay and i find they can bust through bone dry red clay with their nose better than i can with a shovel and posr hole digger lol.
do you trim their feet yourself??
I have kunekunes I love them❤
They're like dogs almost. But lazier 🤣
@@thislovelylittlefarmhouse lol
We have 4 and split the boys from the girls, I came home from a friends house, the boys come running out, barking at me protecting the girls, until they seen or smelled who I was, funny stuff, I have the boars with me now like puppies and big babies
Not the baby with the bucket of mud... Raising them right.
Well, yeah, if you don't ring them that's what happens.
i love pig houses
My kunekune pigs rooted