Kunekune pigs (pronounced “cooney cooney”) are a smart option for small farms. Kunekune means “fat and round” in the Maori language. These tasseled, sweet-tempered, medium-sized pigs hail from New Zealand.

The Kunekune (Māori pronunciation: [kʉnɛkʉnɛ]) [1] is a small breed of domestic pig from New Zealand. Kunekune are hairy with a rotund build, and may bear wattles hanging from their lower jaws. Their colour ranges from black and white, to ginger, cream, gold …

2021年11月15日 · KuneKune pigs are very hardy little pigs and fair quite well in most climates. In the low winter temperatures, mature pigs just need draft-free housing and bedding to stay warm. In the summer months, it is vital for them to have a mud puddle to cool off in, keep the biting insects off, and prevent sunburn.

2020年3月21日 · According to Eco-Farming Daily, these medium-sized pigs hail from New Zealand. They are thought to be a cross of Berkshire, Poland China and possibly Gloucester Old Spots among pigs from Indonesia. Pronounced "koo-nee koo-nee," and translated to "fat and round," these pigs are very similar to pet pot-bellied pigs, according to The Spruce Pets.

In the past 3 years of Kune Kune pig ownership, we’ve learned a few things about owning pet piggies and I thought I’d share our top 10 takeaways: Kune Kunes don’t root. They graze on grass.

2023年7月8日 · We love raising Kune Kune pigs because they’re among the smallest pig breed and extremely friendly. There are always exceptions regarding their temperament, such as a sow protecting her piglets, but overall, Kune Kune pigs are very friendly and docile.

"KuneKune (pronounced “cooney cooney”) pigs are a good option for small farms and homesteads. The animals’ gentle nature, manageable size and low input requirements beyond minimal rations and standard veterinary care like vaccinations and de-worming, make them a smart pick for those looking for an entry point into livestock production.

Kunekunes (pronounced “cooney cooney”) are a small breed of domesticated pig. In fact, they are smaller and fatter than most domesticated pigs (hence their name). They have round bellies, stubby legs, and short snouts. Most also have one or more chin tassels, called “piri piri,” which are a distinctive trait of the breed.

The Kunekune pig, originally kept by Maoris in New Zealand, are friendly hairy pigs born in various colours. It is the smallest domesticated breed of pig globally, a firm favourite among pet pig owners due to its calm, friendly nature and love of human company. Small-scale pig breeders enjoy its ease of management and ability to thrive on grass.

Kunekune Pigs, pronounced ‘cooney cooney’, is a lard pig that originated in New Zealand where it was known as the Maori Pig. They are a smaller breed than most other breeds and on average range from 150-300lbs.