6 tips for raising kunekune pigs: Part 1

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

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  • @louisguerin8443
    @louisguerin8443 11 месяцев назад +5

    New subscriber here. Learned a lot today from your videos, thank you.

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for following along!

  • @2aprogressive626
    @2aprogressive626 5 месяцев назад +2

    One of the most informative Kune Kune videos I’ve seen!

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  5 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @AmandaDoll-hi4dr
    @AmandaDoll-hi4dr 9 месяцев назад +2

    I like your kunie kunies pigs 🐖 good luck with the pigs and chickens 🐔

  • @relaxvibes9867
    @relaxvibes9867 2 года назад +5

    OMG. Your kunekunes are adorable. I just concluded this amazing kunekune book "The encyclopedia of Kunekunes" . I cant wait to purchase my first set of kunekunes. The book has been helpful

  • @andreazimmerman6166
    @andreazimmerman6166 3 года назад +3

    Thank you for your time helping me understand more/better about Kune Kune's.

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад +1

      You’re welcome

  • @PerspectiveDesignCo
    @PerspectiveDesignCo 3 года назад +4

    Great info! Thanks for taking the time to share that information. Very informative. 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад +1

      Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @homesteadjeff1419
    @homesteadjeff1419 2 года назад +2

    You do a good job on your tutorials. Short and to the point. Thanks for the tips.

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  2 года назад

      Appreciate that. Thanks for following along!

  • @moodybluefarmstead3448
    @moodybluefarmstead3448 3 года назад +2

    Just got a piglet..shes 3 months old. Shes half kunekune half Juliana. I'm still learning about her, her noises, etc. This was very informative. Thanks!!

  • @blossom9881
    @blossom9881 3 года назад +2

    Thank you very helpful video. We are listening as we drive to pick up our first pair of kunes

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад

      Thanks glad it helps, we are learning as we go!! Excited for you guys and the new journey with Kunes!!!

  • @Jimdandy-w8c
    @Jimdandy-w8c 3 года назад +4

    New subscriber but love the videos,and always happy to see someone homesteading where I live as well,this is our second year starting ours,and enjoying every minute of it,and learning every day

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for following along! Definitely learning everyday

  • @jaffa74
    @jaffa74 Год назад +2

    Thank you

  • @homesteadjeff1419
    @homesteadjeff1419 2 года назад +2

    Oh, almost forgot. We put our poly water troughs about 6 inches below grade and add concrete stepping pavers in them to keep them from tipping over. We move ours too so we make sure to dig when soil is wet.

  • @paulnelson3583
    @paulnelson3583 3 года назад +2

    Fantastic video. My wife and i are planning on getting a breeding pair soon. thank you for the tips

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад +1

      Thanks! You will love them but be careful they multiply fast😂

  • @fredmeebley
    @fredmeebley 2 месяца назад

    Great video, thanks for sharing.

  • @gaelynturcotte1029
    @gaelynturcotte1029 23 дня назад

    Really helpful video, thanks

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  22 дня назад

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @jasonburgos3338
    @jasonburgos3338 3 года назад +1

    Amazing kunekune

  • @FreedomForestFarm
    @FreedomForestFarm 2 года назад

    They are such an incredible breed. We LOVE ours so much!

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  2 года назад

      Couldn’t agree more!! We hands for following along

  • @Hoyts_Hillside_Farm
    @Hoyts_Hillside_Farm 2 года назад +2

    Just got two Kunes! Surprised at how much they tear up the soil looking for worms. But love their personalities. So much more pleasant than “commodity” pigs. Wondering why you went with fences instead of poly wire? Thanks for your time

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  2 года назад +2

      Awesome! We have some that like to turn the soil usually when it is really wet plus we have a lot of grubs! Then we have some that don’t at all. Honestly I’m not 100% sure why we didn’t try the poly wire. I do really like the fences though.
      Appreciate you following along!

  • @pollywog1983
    @pollywog1983 3 года назад +2

    So happy to find all this great information. I will keep watching and educating myself on KuneKune pigs. Our move will be early next year to the new farm and soon after that we hope to visit you for some pigs. Thanks

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад

      Thanks for following along

  • @andreazimmerman6166
    @andreazimmerman6166 3 года назад

    OWA!!!!

  • @andreazimmerman6166
    @andreazimmerman6166 3 года назад +1

    When it comes to watering, look into a pig water tank. It has an opening in the middle, down low for a pig but a larger animal can drink as well. I'm sorry I don't remember the cost. We currently use this type for our standard hogs and yearling steers/bull. We keep both together out in the front pasture.

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад

      Sounds like it may be a good option. Thanks!

  • @bryansloesshillshomestead4523
    @bryansloesshillshomestead4523 3 года назад

    Came over to visit from Growing Little Country Homestead. You have some nice looking little pigs.

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад

      Hey thanks for following along! We enjoy watching Growing little country homestead.

  • @majtnkr
    @majtnkr 3 года назад +2

    Very informative! Thanks for your time! How much land area do you rotate on and how often between rotations?

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад

      Thanks! We have 17 acres we try to rotate every week but sometimes it’s two weeks. All depends on how many pigs in each pen. When we first started we used cattle panel and cleaned the poop out and left them in there a little longer since the panels were harder to move. You can put them back on and area usually after 21 days. We also run chickens behind them to help break down manure.

  • @chrisleiser1013
    @chrisleiser1013 3 года назад

    Very informative video. Thank you.

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад

      Thanks glad you enjoyed it

  • @twohomesteads6512
    @twohomesteads6512 2 года назад

    This is so helpful.

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  2 года назад

      Thanks glad it helped

  • @Campzzyzx
    @Campzzyzx 3 года назад

    Great job. Thank you

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад

      Thanks glad you enjoyed it hopefully it will help

  • @sarayoung3164
    @sarayoung3164 3 года назад

    Another great video!! 👍

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад

      Thanks so much appreciate the support.

  • @sbayles
    @sbayles 3 года назад

    I don’t expect to ever raise pigs, but the knowledge is interesting.

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад

      Thanks! Never say never!!

  • @Code3forever
    @Code3forever 2 года назад

    Very informative video. These pigs are smart and I see why you don't want to get attached to any of them. I could see having one as a pet if I wasn't raising them for meat or profit. I see you keep the bloodlines in check so there is no inbreeding. Guess that is another good reason for using registered stock. Thanks for the information and tips. Sometimes, I guess it's "BURN AND LEARN".

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  2 года назад

      Welcome thanks for following along

  • @dragracer3220
    @dragracer3220 8 месяцев назад

    I have a boar 14 weeks. It’s too late to neuter. What is your opinion on buying another boar and keeping them together permanently. Neither will be neutered. From what I have read they should be ok

  • @JoJo-jq5jy
    @JoJo-jq5jy 2 года назад

    I have a question and can't find any answers anywhere hoping you can help me out. I'm trying to bond 2 gilts with my "herd "( 2 sows 1 boar) the sows are pretty mean to them. Do you have any tips? Kunekune bred.

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  2 года назад +1

      You could have them share a fence but they are always gonna pick on new ones just to establish a pecking order. Best thing is to put them in and they will sort it out

  • @laurenmaitland0728
    @laurenmaitland0728 2 года назад

    This video was very helpful. Also, how much should I be feeding my 1 month old 25-30 pound KuneKune?

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  2 года назад

      We feed all of our Kunes 2 cups twice a day plus fruit and veggie scraps

  • @HowWereLivingGardeningChannel
    @HowWereLivingGardeningChannel Год назад

    I can’t wait to buy land and grow/raise/ barter for all of my food.

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  Год назад +1

      That’s awesome thanks for sharing

  • @Drewskidelmar
    @Drewskidelmar 3 года назад

    Will these type pigs do well on the Florida panhandle? I plan to graze them and move ducks and chickens behind them

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад

      We know people who have them in Florida. As long as they have shade and a place to keep cool they will be fine

  • @allenduncan8046
    @allenduncan8046 3 года назад +2

    Hello I was looking for Coney pigs to start on my new farm I would need them April of 2022 if you have any newborn piglets available at that time that are for sale please let me know and I will pay you guys a visit to look at the pigs I hope to hear from you then thank you for your time and business

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад +1

      We should have litters

  • @carriehoneycutt5849
    @carriehoneycutt5849 Год назад

    How old do they need to be to go graze on their own. I have two three month old boars. They graze in the yard.

  • @bernicecooper689
    @bernicecooper689 3 года назад +1

    Do you have coyote in your area?

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад +1

      Yes we do

    • @bernicecooper689
      @bernicecooper689 3 года назад

      Do they try to get in the short electric fence to get at your pigs? I only ask cause we are thinking about buying a couple Kune Kune and right now an electric fence would be our only option. But hesitant because of the coyotes.

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад +1

      So far we haven’t had any issues. Obviously they could jump it and get in but my hope is they come up to it sniffing around get popped and head in a different direction

  • @brittanyphillips3288
    @brittanyphillips3288 3 года назад

    Do you have to separate the boar?

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад

      We have always separated the sows and put them in a farrowing area. I know some people leave boars and sows together during pregnancy

  • @gregbabin365
    @gregbabin365 3 года назад

    Do you know of a resource to help find local kunekune breeders? Thank you

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад +1

      You can find some on the akkps website not many are on there. Or you can ask in kune kune groups on Facebook and people will respond.

  • @jeanninebooth6415
    @jeanninebooth6415 3 года назад

    So from what I saw ...you can keep multiple boars together??

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад +2

      Yes we do. They will tussle when you put them all together but they sort it out quick. Sometimes we have them share fence before we put them together

    • @jeanninebooth6415
      @jeanninebooth6415 3 года назад +1

      @@KCFarms thank you much

  • @ModernMountainMan
    @ModernMountainMan 3 года назад

    The names of the lines have always been confusing to me too

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад +1

      Same here and still are. I’m more concerned with conformation and build 😀

  • @shadynail4723
    @shadynail4723 2 года назад

    The talk of registration is making my head spin. I hate paperwork.

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  2 года назад

      Sometimes it’s overwhelming

  • @GerardoIantosca
    @GerardoIantosca 3 года назад

    Can you tell if the pig is 100% Kune Kune? By looking at him or her. Yes the fence works!

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад

      Some mixes look very close so it is tough. Fence definitely works 😂

  • @heathiesteele8153
    @heathiesteele8153 3 года назад

    Speaking for these terms, please?

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад +1

      Not sure what you mean

  • @bigbear867
    @bigbear867 3 года назад

    Are pigs are pets and live in are home.

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms  3 года назад +1

      We have heard people that do that. My mother in law took one home and it lived indoors. Never had an accident in the house always used the dog door!

    • @bigbear867
      @bigbear867 3 года назад +1

      @@KCFarms yes they are very intelligent. We love are baby’s
      And they are very spoiled.

  • @lenajohnson2613
    @lenajohnson2613 2 года назад

    Pigs
    should NOT eat raw eggs