Everything you need to know about raising Kunekune pigs!

Follow Boots to Roots farmer Duskin as she walks you through the intricacies of owning and raising KuneKune pigs. Everything from breed characteristics to shelter requirements to veterinary care and maintenance.

[@taco2947]

Just got a kunekune for our 20 acre homestead. We have a Vietnamese pot belly already. Love the video!!! We're city slickers who somehow ended up hanging out in the country!

[@andreagosling9787]

This is the best Kune Kune video out there! Clear, concise, and informative. Looking forward to following your journey!

[@bootstorootsfarm]

Wow, thank you! That’s so sweet!! 💕

[@jamesgoodman8289]

Hey good video im not new to hogs but im new to kune kune im from South Carolina and growing up we always had Duroc or Yorkshire are Hampshire but now i just got some kune kune cross with American guinea hog thanks again for the video

[@nicholegaffney83]

This is so helpful! Thank you

[@marisaivany5559]

This is the best informational video I have found on this breed. I have just ordered a breeding pair and am super excited. Thanks for the detailed information.

[@Djhikes63]

So glad I found your channel

[@kathybluxome5514]

Thank you both for your service! I will follow your journey with your homestead!

[@bootstorootsfarm]

Our pleasure! Thank you!

[@pennykeaunui4468]

Thank you so much I learned a lot

[@dontfit6380]

I use feed up until about 3 months of age then wean them off it. I do this just to help wean off the sow and eventually I’m go to skip that. After the weaning I just pasture in summer and hay/alfalfa in the winter. I also throw them the windfall apples and pears. I’ve had no health issues and all look fantastic and I never have to worry about them being overweight. I know what the experts say and so far from what I’ve seen I’m betting the feed companies have a lot to do with what we believe these pigs need.

[@cactustotreeshomestead9279]

Coming to show you some love from a fellow homesteader/KZbin creator from IG! Great video and hope you continue to make videos! Lots of good info.

[@tom-ss2mn]

Love the barn

[@cedargrovefarmgoats]

Great information thanks!

[@jjicurn03]

OK...I am belly laughing! 9:57! Thank you!! Great info! Husband and I are retiring from the Air Force in 3 weeks and then on to our Homestead dreams!

[@bartendersunny1]

Ty for your video! Excited to see more on Kunes!

[@FromSeedtoSpoon]

Great video! I just read about your farm on your website and am very impressed! Y’all are doing a great job and I can’t wait to see more videos!

[@bootstorootsfarm]

Awesome! Thank you! We are clearly new at this but excited to jump in with both feet! 🥰

[@jodidetuncq9060]

Great video, lots of info thanks for sharing!

[@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@bootstorootsfarm]

You're very welcome! Thank you!

[@mamabanks5879]

Wow this is great!

[@CARLA-JO-THOMAS]

oh my those pigs are amazing!

[@bootstorootsfarm]

I know right!? We love them!!

[@jessewallacesr1722]

Outstanding thank 😊 you

[@lindanicholas1705]

I hear pumpkins and pumpkin 🎃 SEEDS, ESPECIALLY are very good for parasites especially cattle.......love the piggies.....

[@krissycus]

Hi there! Love your video. We are hoping to get kunekunes in a few months. We opted to build a sturdy hog panel/t-post pen for them instead of electric fencing. We spaced the t-posts super close together and feel like the kunes won't easily get out. HOwever, we're now a little worried about predators getting in! Not sure why that didn't cross my mind before, b ut we are in coyote country. Do you worry about predators getting your piggies? Do you lock them up at night? Thanks!

[@bootstorootsfarm]

Congratulations on your decision to get KKs! I hope you love them as much as we do! We don’t use fencing as our predator control but rather Livestock Guardian Dogs. We have two Great Pyrenees girls that patrol the pastures and barn. They are wonderful for us but you would have to decide if they would work for you. Good luck!

[@houndsmanone4563]

Thanks for the great Kunekune video. I'd like to get a couple kunekune pigs and start my own little kunekune farm. What is the cost of a piglet? I have plenty of land but little pasture land. If you're in Maryland, you have lots of cold weather. I'm in southeastern North Carolina so that kind of reduces the winterizing steps (so what does that mean? I truly don't know; it just sounded good (smile)). Would like to reach out and learn more about getting a couple kunekune pigs. Thanks much. NEW SUBSCRIBER!! I will be watching to learn more. 👍🏽🙂

[@sharonnowlin2297]

Very interesting information. I have noticed that several farmers are going with the Mangalitsa pig, why did you chose the Kunekune pig.

[@bootstorootsfarm]

Good question! We chose KuneKunes because of the demand in our area although we haven’t tried Mangalitsas.

[@thoughts-words-actions4165]

Hi from Australia 🦘

[@parkersmith2003]

Hey I have 2 kune kunes at what age / weight did you guys butcher bacon? Also how much meat did you get out of him? I have had my pigs for about two weeks now. just wanted to get an Idea. Thanks!

[@jodidetuncq9060]

I don’t think you mentioned that the “teat line” characteristic is passed by the male or boars

[@jessiebrown7600]

How much do you sell your registered piglets for?

[@bootstorootsfarm]

Generally we sell piglets for between $600-$800.

[@juliekinghorn3158]

Thanks for the info. Isn't it pronounced Mow-ree, not May-oh-ree?

[@colmanlong1032]

The pigs are beautiful, but you need to improve your presentation.