GRASS Eating PIGS! - Kune Kune

[@serenitytrek]

Priceless pets! Natural earth tillers, lawn mowers, composting & fertilizing geniuses! Perfect gardening partners!

[@belieftransformation]

Great recap of when your kids were small & how the animals live together on their farm. Blessings to everyone 🤗💗🇨🇦

[@sarahbear1236]

My dog Grace May , a German Shepherd mix, also loved to herd my chickens and any other baby animals around. On her last day I brought her a baby chick to her dog bed, she perked up and fussed over it for a bit, it was an amazing thing to see how happy that made her.

[@Brifromscratch]

Lovely story. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@welshharlequin7722]

I was BLOWN AWAY by your introduction (wind chimes) and transition to music. This is amazing.

[@swikfors]

They sound like a heritage breed. Definitely worth breeding and restoring their populations!

[@bkind2others652]

Beutiful intro shows what a true homestead life looks like! 🐓🐈🐐🌲

[@amandasue6500]

I had a miniature pot belly pig, he was so sweet. He was house trained and the kids adored him. They are so affectionate and make wonderful pets.

[@IslandExoticsHomestead]

We LOVE our Muscovy ducks. They have out performed all other ducks we've kept. Last season 6 females produced between them 60+ ducklings which the ducks raised themselves requiring no heat. All I needed to provide was food and water the momma ducks did the rest! I have video's of them and their ducklings on my channel.

[@CleoCastonguay47]

Thanks for the introduction to Kune Kune pigs. I've never seen one before. They look like cuddly affectionate teddies... I can see why you would like to own some in days or months ahead.

[@Brifromscratch]

Not sure we will ever own these unless we breed them. They are too pricey to raise as just meat pigs.

[@onedazinn998]

So many wonderful things in this video! From the windchimes, to the adorable Kune Kune pigs that were much more friendly than any other pigs I've seen on videos, to the chicken friendly German Shepherd of my dreams...and finally the face on the tree!! wow, I just loved it...thanks so much!

[@heatherd.9390]

I second this... this video is among my favourites! Thanks for sharing!

[@hughbrackett343]

This clickbait is getting out of hand. That grass didn't even nibble on the pigs.

[@tara_a_santiago]

Hugh Brackett 🤣😂🤣😂 that gave me a chuckle!

[@WNCBlueRidgeBlondie1]

LOL

[@Brifromscratch]

We left that part out, it was too much for the children.

[@rodneyhendrix1292]

ART and BRI , I know a lady in Canton, N.C. THAT RAISES These Breeds if you want I'll call her?

[@lekkki1]

thanks for a great laugh.

[@ThePlantBasedHomestead]

I loved this video. I especially love how tender-hearted your eldest daughter is.

[@susansharphaynes555]

Wonderful sweet family adorable pigs and informative vlog!!

[@nhatMEDIA97]

what a wonderful farm, the animals are so cute, i love them[1:00]

[@kelseybordeaux9206]

Kunekune's are my favorite breed of Pig,they are sweet,they don't tear up your land since their snouts are to short to rout,they have great personalities and all around a good pig. I have 2 females as a pets names Daisy&Penny.

[@lindakurtz2653]

I first saw Kune's on John Kitsteiner's channel and have added them to my list of must have's. Great to see like-minded folks.

[@punkyroo]

Idaho Pasture Pigs (which have Kune Kune blood) are another good option for a small grazing pig. It was one breed I had considered.

[@alicelewis7261]

I love the color of those Ducks, and those pigs are so cute.great video.

[@gacha___cookie7736]

I like the way you do your videos. the beginnings are peaceful and inviting. I remember my dad raising hogs when I was a kid and I cared for them. I loved my pigs. They were lots of fun each litter, and we took ours to the sell ring. That was interesting too. Dad never butchered a hog, but we raised our own beef. In fact the meat locker he first used told my Dad he couldn't butcher his beef anymore cuz they were to big and were tearing up his equipment. that's when dad quite letting them get so big. We dressed out one Holstein steer out at 1100 pounds that year.

[@crumb9cheese]

Soooo cute. They look like a good pet as well

[@darlenepowell5948]

Baby pigs are so cute!

[@michelleccutler2690]

Never seen pigs like these . They are so cute.

[@quailjailss]

Muscovies are the gamefowl of the duck world. Not really wanted by many, but man what a good homestead animal!

[@juliebeal8574]

Those pigs... are SO GREAT!!! They are the perfect size and temperament for a small area. If I ever get a couple of pigs, that's what I want. I bet I better start saving now though... LOL

[@lindahime5628]

those pigs are so cute... of course if i got one i would make it a pet...it just happens that way with me and the animals.

[@kirstron2390]

I love her dreads!!!

[@RolandDerUnverbesserliche]

I wish you good health and abundance forever. And Gracys Spot to heal perfectly.

[@defconone1498]

I just love the german shepherd cameo from time to time... he seems to love those chickens :)

[@1994abbygirl]

Those pigs are awesome, the only ones I were ever around were about half mean and dirty! You all have sold me on those sweet entertaining goats and now pigs with the same character! Blessings!

[@Brifromscratch]

I am pretty excited about when we get pigs again. All of the breeds we have owned have been quite mean. I don't think we will be getting Kune Kunes, but American Guinea Hogs have sweet dispositions as well.

[@lesliejacobs1439]

Thanks for the info on the ducks. And the whole video.

[@alvexok5523]

🦆quack quacky quack quack 🦆🦆

[@melanievarela4048]

Muscovy ducks are from the Amazon. They will fly and are beautiful. The males create harems and the females are loyal to them. A cool duck.

[@Brifromscratch]

Art really likes Muscovy ducks. We have raised them for meat in the past.

[@karencatalano4349]

They act like dogs. So cute

[@mikecox3659]

Enjoyed the video, liked the pigs and love that dog!

[@luckychicav7981]

Ohhh!!! God's creatures, how beautiful are they??😃 LOVE!!!!! Eat them??? 😳 I think once I fall in love with a creature I couldn't possibly kill it. My heart would break😔. The older I get and the more I realize animals have attitudes, personality. I find that I torture myself just standing in the meat counter and leave with legumes to cook instead 😊. I rather supplement then sacrifice a creature for my benefit but that's just me😊. Thank you both for bringing a very beautiful and interesting video!!! Love ❤️ and Peace ✌🏼 to you all!!!

[@kayra4798]

A beautiful day thanks for sharing

[@tara_a_santiago]

Always something new to be learned, thanks for that 😄

[@BK-vh3do]

On the building what kind....it is a corn crib a smokehouse has no floor and would be different. The slots between the boards let the air in. Wish I had some of the boards.

[@intentionalhomesteadingmi]

Dominiques are one of the two heritage breed chickens we added to our Homestead this spring! I'm so excited about them

[@Brifromscratch]

I am convinced and now I want some too!

[@tcautry]

Thank you! So much! I been subscribed to your channel from day one! This is the first time that I ever commented on anything. It's hard to find a whole lot of information about Kune Kunes. Most of the videos are from out the country and I cant understand half what they are saying! LOL! Best video so far! Keep up they great work!

[@Brifromscratch]

Hi! Thanks for commenting.

[@ArtandHomesteading]

Loved finding out about these breeds (pigs and ducks). Also, Kris' house and barn are absolutely beautiful (do you know anything about those barn doors?...interesting detail I haven't seen on any other house). ..thanks for sharing all these unique and beautiful finds.

[@TealHouseFarm]

Well now I NEED some pigs in my life! We've got pasture that could use some help...not sure if they're the animal for it...but it would be fun to try. ;) Thanks for the video guys!!

[@anitasanford8002]

These pigs are cute, biggest pigs I've seen were no less than a thousand lbs.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Really great video guys! Loved the cuts and music, not to mention the information. The lady we are getting our goats from also raises KuneKune pigs and says the meat is amazing (we may get some off of her at some point in the future). Love what you guys are doing!

[@simmonds6063]

We adore ours and all the hype is completely true! I have a video about making homemade silage that they love and it gets them through the cold months with no feed cost or having to implement a rotational grazing system.

[@clairedecunt2899]

What state are you in? It's beautiful there and I want to start a homestead. I just purchased an older (1983) class a motorhome to use as a base until I can find one with a home on it or while I'm remodeling one with a home. It's been a dream of mine since I can remember.

[@keandric2765]

They're in North Carolina :)

[@karenweber7898]

last shot reminds me of China. Interesting people and livestock. they are grass fed corn chips reinforced small swine.

[@christiscamelotgardens47]

Art and Bri's "Local American Farm Tour"!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@terribethreed8464]

Very informative video & Oh! So Cute lol!

[@TheTaoofEternalWar]

Here in Oklahoma the ones with papers are going for around 200, and from what I hear they max out at around 150 pounds. You could sure save a bundle on feed if they really can live purely on grazing.

[@simmonds6063]

Mine do! I got a video up on how I make homemade silage to get them through the winter at no cost. They love the stuff!

[@brjmomma9416]

Great video. One of the biggest things my husband and I don't agree on in looking for property is size of lot. He wants to stay under 2 acres and I'd have 80 if I could. Well maybe not but 5 would be nice. After watching this maybe I could be convinced to come over to his few of things ;)

[@albanymountainhomestead]

Sandra Guardado depends on what your looking to do...more land.= more self sufficiency...example are you only feeding you n hubby or a big family...in raising animals are you buying their food or growing your own...just a couple things to consider

[@albanymountainhomestead]

deep south homestead has 10 acres and wishes they had more and it's only 2 people and some farm animals

[@muscovyduckchickenbreeder2656]

I had muscovy ducks i had about 20 ducks at one point all muscovy they laid very well better then my chickens ever did even though they did stop in the winter because it got 18 degree's out side here so i didn't really want eggs cracking. I now have heritage turkeys. I plan on getting 1 male kunekune and 2 or 3 gilt kune kune pigs when we move off the property we are renting on to are own property. can't wait. although i miss my 1,000 pound sow she had the most sweetest temperament and was a very excellent mother of all my pigs.

[@deusvitae69]

ooo Kris nice dreads! Mine are shoulder length right now, but they will be on par with yours very soon! :D

[@AgsiSD]

We bought a 'miniature pig' but the ones we have here in Australia aren't true miniature size like you guys apparently have available in the US (Teacup pigs I believe they are called?). None the less it's still pretty small so reasonably manageable but the digging instinct is a bit of an issue if you like having a nice garden. They are bloody smart though I have to say.

[@Brifromscratch]

These particular pigs were still young so they get quite a bit bigger than in this video. Also, this breed doesn't root and dig as much. After months of living in that paddock they had only rooted in 2 very small areas.

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

my guess, the rooted up area was probably where something they really enjoyed eating grew.

[@mattdwyer8658]

AgsiSD we arent aloud kunekunes or potbellies in oz :(

[@semvision]

No such thing as teacup pigs.

[@williamchristopher1560]

IF you want to, and dad or I never did, you can get 2 litters a year out of a sow.To get them to root up a particular area, take a post hole digger, and dig down a foot, and fill it with 6in of grain. I used corn. I did this every fall in my little 18 X 36 garden. They would root up an area around 3ft from the hole. I dug a different hole every night for a month. By that time they had thourly dug up the entire garden, rooted up any rock, roots, slugs, ect. I then took a set of metal pk stock racks, that now make up the frame of my little chicken house and dragged it to the garden gate with my tractor. I set up a little gate on either side between the gate and the racks, and drove them into it. I always had 3 or more. NEVER less. Then I would slowly pull the rack up to the hog lot and turn them loose in there.WHY 3One pig will eat when its ready, which is not often. It has a lot of fat stored and so it dosnt feel the need to satisfy hunger as another animal might. Thereby, it is a slow gainer. That might be good for a person not really interested in quick gains.2, they constantly are fighting for feed. Tho, as said above, they may not feel the need to eat as often as we might think. They are extremely aggressive animals whos mindset does not allow one of them to get something the other might want, so they fight over feed and anything else that interests them. This makes for slow, and expensive gains, but likely for a more leaner meat.3 pigs realize that although one can fight another for feed or something else, one of them each cant fight the other 2, so they learn to live in relative harmony.

[@williamchristopher1560]

I and dad BOTH tried pigs on electric. IT DIDNT WORK. On a bare lot, they will get bored and if theyre hungry they will see the grass on the other side of the fence. The rooted around the entire peremeter of the fence dad built till they had rooted ground up to it and shorted it out then around 2 doz of them skipped town.in my case I put a solar electric fence around my lot, and the solar wasn't hot enough to bother them and they went through it.I learned, when I had a great source of pallets to make a pen 300 X 100 with a small pond in it and lots of trees and 5 inner open lots that they never escaped again.I would guess your plastic tub wont last long as pigs like a waller, and will tip the plastic water holder over to make a waller.

[@JenniferCooperbowlfull]

Omg these pigs are just lovers

[@fookutube501]

My uncle grows kunekune in New Zealand for nearly all his life...Thy're really hardy due to being nearly resisted to cold

[@kirstron2390]

I have a house pig and She's my best friend. All 108 lbs of her! ❤❤❤🐷🐷🐷

[@WholesomeRoots]

This was so cool! I have always wanted Kune Kune but Ryan says no pigs... My best friend recently got 6 and one is pregnant so I will try to get one or two if he can be convinced! I have Muscovy and Ancona Duck as well. The Ancona are what I just hatched out!

[@MrsSoapPeddlersHomestead]

Nice breed of pigs for sure!

[@dawnapm]

I've always thought they were like elephants too I have a pot belly

[@Vereynique]

The moon has been pretty this week.

[@Brifromscratch]

True.

[@Chronicles1611]

I have one muscovy and she is very sweet her name is Chloe. : ) I love how you guys edit your vlogs. They are amazing to watch.

[@rsoubiea]

my husbands Australian cattle dog used to heard his exes cats, she trained them to stay on one side of the yard.

[@dawnsykes9171]

These Pigs are so freakin cute!!!!!

[@rickhoward3520]

good morning-have a nice day

[@pippad531]

Great vlog guys, your camera and editing skills are becoming increasingly fantastic. I've followed you from day 1 and love your channel, ive learnt so much x

[@Brifromscratch]

Thank you! We always appreciate when you comment :)

[@justindelatte9939]

Arlo the chicken dog! We also have a dog named Arlo, he's catahoula cur and I'm not so sure how he's going to do around chickens. We'll find out soon.

[@daemonember]

he's a German SHEPHERD.... so yes he will herd.

[@starrquintero9627]

Really cool video ❤

[@robertnoraas2636]

from what i have learned is that pigs and hogs breeds with short snots do not root as much . but this is not always true

[@Weedemandreap]

I want some Kune Kune's! Would they eat a chicken like other breeds? Does she keep chickens around them?

[@Brifromscratch]

The chickens are separate, but she keeps ducks in with them. I don't know if she separates because they will eat them.

[@dianeisenhart7382]

Weed 'em & Reap I am running Kune Kune with my chickens and they eat together also some times. Sometime the chickens get on the pigs back! It is wild around here!

[@bikerchic7938]

Dont get pop bellied pigs as here in AZ too many of them get dumped because they get too big. There is a pig sanctuary near Tuscon that has over 550 of them that were dumped. They are overwhelmed with them and are having issues feedthing them www.kvoa.com/story/31159055/az-pig-sanctuary-overwhelmed-by-unwanted-pigs

[@lindakurtz2653]

For a second I thought I was watching Twister with the windchimes and and wind in the trees....

[@williamchristopher1560]

It occurs to me that, most of the wild hogs likely aren't kune kune pigs, and yet they have to graze, as I guess the only thing people give them is bullets lol.

[@perkar49]

We raise Kune Kune , the best animal for a small block..1988 there were only 40 breeding pairs in NZ..only true grazing pig in the world..but there is no such animal as a " miniature pig " or Tea Cup..that is just a con game a few suckers fall for...Kune Kune are the smallest breed..in NZ they sell for $80 - $100 ..

[@simmonds6063]

We got a breeding pair last year and love our kunes. They really are the perfect pig: no rooting, great temperament, and I make grass silage to get mine through the winter, so they are free to feed!

[@JohnMiller-qg2vx]

great info, thanks

[@mariedelozier2530]

Old-timey name for them chickens is Domenecker,if I remember rite...

[@BK-vh3do]

That wasn't click bait that said GRASS EATING PIGS and yes they are different. Chris how much did you say they would cost?? What about the lady in North Carolina. We raise feral Cross hogs in South Georgia and they don't root up their pasture either. But they aren't lovable to everyone. I will have to look them up

[@syinthax5842]

WOAH THOSE PIGS ARE SO SMALL :D

[@Brifromscratch]

They are still babies. They will get 200-300 lbs. That is still small for pigs.

[@syinthax5842]

WOAH THEIR SO CUTE

[@amykinnell2837]

Love those 🐷!

[@grettapitts3068]

my pot belly pig runs around the yard, and he eats grass alot, i'll look out the back door and he will just be out there grazing

[@saravalentinapalaciosrojas6526]

Hello, how are you? I'm going to ask you a question? A german shepherd girl will live with chicks, ducks, and rabbits, and ganson, yes or no, I will live on a farm and I do not know what puppy will not eat the chickens and ducks, you can tell me what kind of dogs can live together with the farm animals. Thanks and greetings from COLOMBIA

[@williamchristopher1560]

folks had muskovie ducks when I was a kid, well, mom did. They would crap in the same dia area a cow would. We hated them.

[@dorascott8286]

Is this pig for food Or pet ?? Good clip...

[@Brifromscratch]

These two are a breeding pair but they will eat or sell their offspring.

[@McShaganpronouncedShaegen]

For a sec I thought that was Mr brown you were holding on to. They look alike.

[@sandeepnaane2612]

Art ! This is Your Fan from India...Great videos man....Why don't u consider American guineahogs like Dan from Grassfedhomestead is willing to??? Thanks for the videos buddy...God bless your family😍😘

[@Brifromscratch]

That is our #1 choice. We have been looking at them for some time.

[@tropicalpatio]

I have a potbelly pig that grazes all the time..

[@dually_macie1219]

the measuring formula may be 20 to thirty pounds off

[@letsbuildasnowman7058]

Does this family have a youtube channel?

[@binary841010100]

it's like going back to medieval times

[@Becca-Becca-Becca]

I can't eat anything that I name....my Shepard Bella is a herder too she is so sweet I hate she has hip Dysplasia and it is starting to limit her movement now she is only 7 . How you could eat those cute pigs I don't know

[@dianek1476]

muskovies?

[@UPGardenr]

The reason the dog is called Shepard (Sheep Herd)

[@melissajarvis4829]

If you'll pardon me, pard'ner, it's a German Shepherd, not Shepard. It herds, not pards. (Couldn't resist.)

[@marlenereimchen9141]

I want some!!!

[@mariedelozier2530]

I thought all hogs liked to graze if they can... Y'all play the dulcimer??

[@Mate2Frio]

My two issues with the breed. They're expensive. They're too cute .. folks get attached and keep them more for pets.

[@Brifromscratch]

Both are true.

[@froppv4702]

Mate2Frio what's wrong with keeping them as pets? Also. In New Zealand, you can get a Kune Kune piglet for $20 nzd as they originate here

[@3D-Ducks]

Nerd Dump people pay upwards of $600 here for them

[@roundmott]

The KuneKune pigs are so cute I doubt that I would ever be able to bring myself to find out if the meat tastes good. I suspect it would be like killing and eating one of my kids (although there were times when I considered doing that). :-)

[@Kristoffceyssens]

canibal tribes say human tastes just like pig. Youre good ;)

[@jaynedavis3388]

All pigs are loud, they scream for food regardless of how much food they have but without neighbours it’s your call

[@LyndsayKJ]

Your friend is so lovely! Does she have a KZbin channel?

[@leahhitz7183]

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