Planning for Farrowing Season and Pregnant Sows
What’s not to love about the spring time? The early hours of the day are still brisk enough that you get a gentle but ever so direct sensation when your face hits that early morning air, before the sun rises all the way.
Are KuneKune Pigs 100% Grassfed?
What is every homesteader’s dream animal? The kind that is self-sustaining.
One Sire, Two Sires, Three Sires, Four…
At this point in life, there are few times where I am just completely blown away with the feeling of, “I had no idea that was possible.” I attribute that to two things: knowing the Lord, and the fact that I have six children ages 10 and under.
Understanding AKKPS Registration Papers: Part 1
One of the best things about Kunekunes is their simplicity. They’re grass-fed, extremely docile, they don’t damage your fencing, and they even wean their own piglets if allowed to.
Kids and KuneKunes
Sometimes I forget that my little farm, and everything it includes, isn’t exactly ‘the norm’ for most people.
FAQs About Kunekune Sows, part 1
These are three of the most common questions I get about gilts and sows.
The Most Important Things
It’s probably one of the most commonly asked questions by new kunekune owners:
The Friendliest Pig On Earth
Do you remember Wilbur from Charlotte’s Web? Poor, rambunctious little Wilbur that you wanted to pick up and hug? Or how about Porky Pig, with that cute little stutter and humble disposition? Oh, and Piglet, from Winnie the Pooh.
Teat Alignment: Important or Not?
As kunekunes have become increasingly popular over the years, more and more people are turning to the internet to research the breed and get an idea of what they should look for in their future kunekune purchases.