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Courtesy of the American KuneKune Pig Registry
The Kunekune Pig (pronounced "cooney cooney") is one of the smallest breeds of pigs. It was developed by the first people of New Zealand. Adult Kunes- still growing in their third to fourth year - are small in stature with gilts/sows weighing as little as 100 pounds and up to approximately 185 pounds. Boars are heavier being that they develop "armor" as a secondary sex characteristic and, like most males in the species, are generally larger than females. Boars can get up to 200 pounds and more, but a boar weighing 250 is considered to be on the high end. In the past, many pig breeds were "wattled" or "tasseled" with fleshy appendages hanging from the lower jaw near the neck, but this characteristic is considered to be very rare in the present day. Kunekunes are a wattled breed, but many purebred Kunekunes do not have wattles and some have only one.
The most notable attribute of the Kunekune Pig is that their temperament is very docile. Boars are generally very gentle and amenable to keepers, sows, and piglets. Boars quickly resolve their power struggle with each other and can be housed together in small or large groups. Sows have strong mothering tendencies without aggression toward handlers. Squealing piglets may concern sows, however, they will "call" to the distressed piglet rather than become protective in an aggressive manner.
Kunekunes make great pasture pigs being unique in their ability to graze and do well on grass with little needed in the way of supplementation. Their short, upturned snout speaks to their ability to graze and to the fact that they are not prone to root. They also do not challenge fences so they are easier to confine than commercial pigs. There is a niche market for "grass fed", "pasture raised", "free ranging" pork. The Kunekune Pigs have fabulous well-marbled meat which insures a viable future for this small, heritage breed. The pigs have many additional uses within the sustainable systems of small farms, for educational farms, and in agritourism.
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Registered Breeding Stock prices usually run $400-$2500
depending on genetic rarity, conformation, and color.
$100 non-refundable deposit is required.
*** All breeding pigs are sold DNA verified, microchipped and registered ***
SOLD to Kelsey
$750
Sow
Color: Ginger
Wattles : 0
Reg Name: HVF Kereopa 1
Reg#: AKKPS 9936
Date of Birth 5/24/2018
Bloodlines
Sire: CH USA Mahia Love 25 -- Kingsley
Dam: CAM Kereopa 4 -- Margie Mae
Chewbacca
Tuxedo
Super sweet, friendly, small sized, young sow. She has weaker front pasterns so her front feet are not as good as I would like them. If you want a smaller sow to start your journey with this breed, Chewy is your girl. She is not available until she weans her litter on June 1st
Gilt -- $750
DDC Tapeka 4
AKPR Reg#: 13539
AKKPS Reg#: 10560
Birth Date: 8/14/2019
COI: 1.1%
Color: White/Brown - High % White
Wattles: 2
Sabine
Bloodlines:
GrSire: BAIN Tonganui 2
Sire: USA Tonganui 20
GrDam: USA Aria Giana 24
GrSire: NZ Whakanui 1
Dam: TFF Tapeka 18
GrDam: NZ Tapeka 1
Sabine
Gilt $500
SOLD to Rosemary
Color: Solid Black
Wattles : 2
Reg Name: DDC Aria Giana
Reg#: AKPR 17889
Date of Birth 4/24/2020
Bloodlines
Sire: TFF Tutanakai 7 -- Teardrop
Dam: CAM Aria Giana 3 -- Sweet Pea
Gilt $400
SOLD to Rebecca
Color: Ginger/Black - Tapeka trait- small spot on back
Wattles : 1
Reg Name: DDC Sally
Reg#: AKPR 17882
Date of Birth 4/1/2020
Bloodlines
Sire: TFF Tutanakai 7 -- Teardrop
Dam: Barton Hill Sally XVIII -- Kate
Gilt $500
SOLD to Rosemary
Color: Light Ginger- Tapeka trait
Wattles : 2
Reg Name: DDC Sally
Reg#: AKPR 17878
Date of Birth 4/1/2020
Bloodlines
Sire: TFF Tutanakai 7 -- Teardrop
Dam: Barton Hill Sally XVIII -- Kate
Gilt $750
Thistle
SOLD to Jessica
DDC Tarutaru 4
AKPR Reg#: 14189
AKKPS Reg#: 10553
Birth Date: 9/17/2019
COI: 0.0%
Color: Brown/White
Wattles: 2
Bloodlines:
GrSire: Barton Hill Ru 45
Sire: DDC Ru 5
GrDam: Barton Hill Sally XVIII
GrSire: NZ Whakanui 1
Dam: TFF Tarutaru 5
GrDam: TFF Tarutaru 1
