Why We Raise Heritage KuneKune Pigs and Dorking Chickens

We explain why we are choosing to raise heritage breed pigs and livestock on our off grid farm. We take you along as we pasture rotate our livestock using electric hog netting and solar chargers and show you how we are building up pasture land.
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Established in 2015 and now nestled in the foothills of North Carolina, Guildbrook Farm is a modern mountain homestead in pursuit of developing a more self sustainable way of life. From planting, growing, canning and preserving our own food to managing our forests and land resources, our life long journey demonstrates preparedness, DIY projects, strategies and ideas that you can practice to help increase your own self sufficiency and balance with the land. Follow along as we continue to develop a little homestead in the mountains of Appalachia.

[@bradsimpson8724]

There's a lot of argument in this comment section. Let's clear some of this up. For those that can't believe people would raise and slaughter these pigs for meat, keep in mind that this is A FARM. They're generating some additional revenue and doing some education as a side project, but this is what they do. And in the grand scheme of things, they're barely doing anything. There's a commercial slaughterhouse less than a hundred kilometres from my hometown that slaughters more livestock in a day than these people will in their entire lives, and that's where your grocery store meat comes from. The big difference between the small scale honesteader and the commercial empire is that these animals generally live a better life before they meet their end. If that's a problem for you, the best way to not support it is by not clicking the videos. For those that support this way of life, recognize that we're a bit different. Not everyone can spend time with an animal, get attached to it, and then butcher it for meat. And luckily, we live in a world where they have options. But we don't gain anything by ridiculing or marginalizing them; we're the minority. Just remind them that they aren't in the right place.

[@roniniowa1661]

Ooh, I like that fence post puller.

[@cheristump9404]

I grew up with farm animals and gardens. I have never seen such cute pigs. I always cried as a child when dad would butcher. But then I would put on my coat and go help him and my brother. It was such a great life. It was simple. Keep these videos coming!

[@sylviabradley7355]

I wish all animals could be raised this humanely. You and Lumnah Acres are doing it right.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Thank you.

[@rebeccagrimsley7260]

I raised pigs for 25 years and never trimmed their hooves. When they have room to run and exercise their hooves wear down naturally.

[@lisabooker6405]

One of my favorite things to watch is a momma hen clear ground for her chicks. Nature is amazing. TFS ♥️Lisa Awwww Temmaaaaayy! You ole sweetie! 😆♥️

[@susangreen1348]

You guys are the BEST homesteaders I've ever seen, I am in awe of all the research you've put into your place!!! The sustaining capabilities you've been posting are just amazing, and I want to do the same! Keep up the fabulous work!!! And I want some kunekune piggies, they look so dang CUTE!!!

[@hollyhock3945]

I have never seen those kind of pigs before. They are extremely docile and friendly.

[@jennifersinclair6044]

I applaud your decision to use Heritage livestock! It's imperative that we saved the genetic diversity for our future generations. What most ppl don't know is, pig needs charcoal in their diet. No I don't mean store bought to bbq with. I mean the left over coals from a bomb fire or wood fire heater. Check in out. The best of luck in all your endeavors! ❤

[@blackwater4707]

You really did it. I've been studying but the last time I watched was when you got rid of your animals and decided to move. Wow! What a difference. Your new place is fantastic. It just goes to show that sometimes you just need to bite the bullet and do it, comfort be damned. Best wishes for your home build. I look forward to seeing it develop.

[@MrsTonySoprano]

Oh, those piggies are living a good life. 💕

[@jimmccarley3191]

You recon they are just a tad spoiled?

[@MisterCurious]

Yet another highly informative video, not to mention the entertainment value. I never knew there was such a docile breed of pigs to raise. It is somewhat obvious that you guys give considerable study to what you decide to undertake in homesteading. Also, kudos to you both for a warm style of presentation and for so regularly covering key points of interest to viewers that might otherwise result in lots of questions.

[@LMGM5]

Jamie, thank you for the videos. I look forward to them. I love your technics dealing with your everyday at the homestead. The animals are beautiful to look at and they look very healthy. It shows the quality work you and Jeremy do daily. Blessings, Laura M,

[@chernobylwendigo3994]

Those are the cutest bundles of bacon I've ever seen.

[@Bhatt_Hole]

2:14 A classic example of "playing with your food".

[@Annie.xx-xx]

Wow they've become so friendly. That was an awesome video. You two work so hard and care so much for your animals. It shows just how well they are taken care of and the hens are looking really healthy and happy too. 💟

[@michaellawson5568]

Great video guys . Thanks for bringing us along

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Looks like your impulsive piggies are working out well . Nice job !

[@sonofjapheth5382]

Loved seeing those little porkers of yours. For me, It was a tossup between Kune-Kunes and American Guinea Hogs, I however decided on the Guinea hogs, as they are pretty much "native" to the Southeast (I live in SC) and are probably the best foragers out there, especially for wooded homesteads...but I might still get Kune-Kunes, and raise them in my orchard to keep the grass down.

[@tristaferencik746]

I just started with AGH and love them! So much fun to watch them root around and roll in the mud lol.

[@qualqui]

Beautiful and CUTE are your KuneKunes, thankin' for sharing this glimpse of your beautiful homestead but Ma'am, that Momma Hen and her eight younguns is CUTENESS OVERLOAD! :)

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again! Fun to see how you folks are coming along with your place. Best info is about rotation because we discovered alot of people don't know to do it and why. The wood is looking good and the chicks are doing great! Little by little it all starts to make sense huh!?! Just takes time patience and alot of elbow grease. Thx again for sharing so i/we can cheer you on! Til next time...

[@carterseib223]

Nice to see your dream come true I am very happy for you guys😊

[@anninmo5546]

I really enjoy watching your homesteading journey. Also the knowledge you share is appreciated. Thanks

[@huntshackwildernessexperie6820]

Those little guys are growing well. Arnt they to cute to make int bacon....did I say that !!...I see Jamie has a different outfit for feed pigs that for splitting wood. Great fun. I enjoyed it.

[@ellenfisher6341]

My son & family have 2 registered Kune Kune pigs. They are brothers & spoiled pets. They named them Pike & PasSqueal & both look like your spotted one. They have the sweetest personalities & romp & play with the dogs. When 1 of the dogs is trying to sleep - they come over & keep nudging him till he gets up to play. All you have to do is pick up a grape & they start grunting, then will chase you all over the place squealing till you feed them the grape ! I know they are food for you, but they are also fantastic pets & can be trained .

[@jerrycoon4504]

Your chicks look like they are doing great! Those pigs are too cute. I think I would have trouble sending them to market.... especially the spotted one. Great job!

[@PattyLU2]

You guys have the best videos. Thanks for sharing your life with us out here in internet land

[@candicechristensen1753]

Those pigs are too cute 😍 I might need uglier pigs to make butchering easier 😉

[@foxtailfarm9440]

You guys always do the best videos, nice work!

[@cassityart7001]

Great video. Fun to see your systems working well.

[@jodyflores601]

Thank you for sharin', I appreciate it. I'm looking forward to your journey with the Kune Kune pigs and all perspectives/insights that you may give on them. :)

[@MD99DD]

I admire you guys and respect you. I am not vegan or one of those "treehuggers" however I am not a big meat eater. Love my veggies and I do like my diary. I watch you guys rub the piggies and take care of them and if were me I could not take to slaughter/market. I have put plenty of grass fed homestead meat in our freezer from local homesteaders. I just couldn't bring myself to kill the animals. I think industrial meat is awful and worse thing put in our bodies. I am sure you have got your share of crap about raising your own meat. I am too much of animal lover to raise my own meat but think it is best way to eat meat. Think you guys are aweome.

[@michellelt4]

Those 3 little piggies are cute! All your videos are very informative and helpful!!

[@StillSwirling]

Thank you for bringing us all along! My goodness those baby chicks are adorable! :) So are the pigs. We are starting our first chicken endeavor here. Thank you for your video on raising chicks. I have found it very helpful already. Take care.

[@jonahsimmons4288]

Always enjoy your videos. Can’t wait to see the pasture grow in. -Jonah

[@LifeinFarmland]

I love your fencing setup. Something we really want to move to. Top notch video! Thanks for sharing!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Thanks! So far it’s working great!

[@Subtletext]

I'm so excited to see what your set up will be in 5 or so years when a lot of your big decisions and upgrades will have been implemented. Having watched you guys for a year now, it's lovely to see you living your dream and being able to vicariously live mine too!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Thank you for hanging out with us!

[@bhharris]

Your place looks great! Wishing you much success into turning it into pasture land. Fantastic video btw

[@50shadesofgreen]

Good day to you guys @ guildbrook farm !! 👍👍😁😁 Thanks for sharing your adventures with us all today while you build your dream homestead !! 😁😁👍👍

[@hollynla]

Your videos have really been taken to the next level since you moved to this homestead. Just love your content.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Thanks!

[@brianwhite9555]

Really liked this video! Nice to see you working in the sun, setting up rotation, interacting with the animals. Watching chicks scratch the soil was cute. Sunny day probably helped, but picture clarity was great, as was sound. Keep up the good work, guys!

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

They are almost... too cute to eat, and this is coming from a guy that raised a lot of pigs and LOVES bacon!

[@cdlady54_95]

They are so loving!

[@raincoast9010]

The post pulling tool is really neat, i always used to use a crow bar and a small piece of chain.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Me too. This thing is MUCH easier and faster.

[@JandS1503]

LOVED it!.... oh those baby chicks. LOOKS like the mama is doing well with them. We own a food truck here in Kansas, Just got home after a double hitter today. Time to relax. Enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@chelemichele1524]

Nice way to clear area and plant the grasses! Those are cuties for sure. Rub me scratch me....

[@BATMAN777888]

Kuni Kuni pigs. So great they named them twice! Excellent video guys as always. Watching your videos is a highlight of my week. I truly love your work. Best Regards

[@olgabusch9184]

I know I say this all the time to you guys but, I truly love your videos. We learn so much from you guys thanks

[@Guildbrookfarm]

❤️

[@cabinlife2347]

Excellent video, and very informative. Thanks for sharing. Glenn & Maureen in the 'still snowy' Canadian wilderness.

[@empyreansentinel3434]

Awesome video. Helpful for me since I’ll be owning AGH’s soon and need to set up fencing and hut. Thank you.

[@Jut3333]

I really enjoy your channel. Love the way you guys think, thanks for sharing.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Thank you for joining us.

[@katiegrazier4091]

Nice video, I’m enjoying following your journey. We plan to have a couple pigs in the future and am looking forward to learning from your experience. Thank you.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

So far they are super easy 👍🏻

[@rawlingeek1]

Great video, keep up the good work

[@eduardoHMYT]

Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@colleenrodamer6230]

I like the way u r rotating all the animals

[@Andrew-yw1ll]

I've thought in the past that pigs require too much food, but these ones don't seem unreasonably huge. Thanks for making this video!

[@juanvargas211]

What a beautiful lifestyle you guys live! GOD BLESS! 👍👍🇺🇸

[@caseymcclellan4221]

Consider, for next time, after moving the pigs wait three or four days and then let the chickens in to sanitize the area. They will spread the manure and remove any parasites or insect larvae. Then seed and cover for the next cycle.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Yes.

[@sandyjacobs6202]

Baby chicks oh my. i am so tired from just watching you guys but such is farm life right I really enjoyed thank you

[@TheOutdoorsman]

Really enjoyed the video! Sounds like an excellent breed to raise.

[@melancholly007]

Thank-you for sharing your journey with us. So inspiring! And now I really want pigs for the homestead I've yet to purchase.It's coming, though. Loving all the growth on your farm! Chicks, pigs, trees budding...Indiana is not being as kind to us this year.

[@btagg2024]

We have Kune Kunes as well. We really love them. Your Dorkings are beautiful! I hope to have a flock someday. They are so hard to acquire.

[@Laurie_Tinsley]

I think Kunekune pigs are going to be the next breed Im going to raise. Right now we have a landrace pig and a Hampshire pig. My husband got conned into taking 2 potbelly pigs in on our farm and unfortunately one of the male potbelly's got our Hampshire pig pregnant. We didn't even notice she was pregnant until she started delivering the babies out in the pasture. She was quickly moved into the barn with her 2 babies and now we have 9 Hampshire/potbelly piglets. i think I am going to call them potshire piggies lol.

[@bogillespie4774]

Nice video can't wait to get started on your house

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Neither can we!

[@kimcozad145]

I'm considering adding a couple pig to my small acreage. I have 4 acres of woods and want pigs that would mainly forage for their food. I already have chickens and have had them for years. I now feel confident that pigs are the next step. Watching all the different videos to determine which breed would do the best. I don't want to over winter.

[@jimmccarley3191]

Four acres is plenty of ground to raise some hogs. Hogs like to root for grubs, roots, etc. The thing is hogs dont tolerate heat as well as they do cold. In Texas I had to really watch the hogs in summer but in our mild winters a simple shed to keep them out of the wind and rain was usually sufficient. If it got down in the twenties I put hay in the sheds and never had a problem. I also had a stream running from my place and they would lay in the shade in the water a lot in the summer. Let me say almost everyone who raises hogs have to supplement their food with corn, or hog chow. You say you do not want to over winter the hogs so it really depends on where you live and what breed you prefer. See your county extension agent and see what he has to say. Good luck. Raising hogs can be contagious so be prepared to enjoy a new hobby.

[@caseG80]

Kim Cozad if you haven’t already check out Justin Rhodes you tube channel some great content about raising pigs in a no smell no flies system as well as clearing forest to pasture wiyh the help of pigs. Cheers

[@dollyperry3020]

I'd like a video on your long term goals for the homestead!

[@MyViewFromTheWoods]

Nice video! Thanks for sharing.

[@wise_guy4230]

I like your post puller. We only ever had a beam, chain and some cinder blocks or bricks. Yours is pretty slick.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

That’s how I used to do it too. This is much easier. 👍🏻

[@wise_guy4230]

It certainly looks like it. Was it particularly expensive?

[@Guildbrookfarm]

$40 at Tractor Supply

[@rebeccagrimsley7260]

wise_guy42 tractor supply sells them they work great

[@abernathywoods6706]

They are getting so big!

[@martinezfrederic1]

I love Cochin’s they make awesome momma’s and are very docile chickens.

[@jackedwards3164]

Wow, I love that t-post lifter/puller. Have not seen one of those before.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

It works perfectly. I’m glad I got it after using a pipe, chain and floor jack in the past. 😂

[@waylonhartwell]

I would say it works better than a skid steer with a logging chain and a single operator much faster then the way I do it

[@LomilomiHealing]

Aloha, excellent vid & info, mahalo.

[@akavery]

Do you guys have any other videos that go more in depth on the Dorking chicken and why you chose that? I clicked on the video hoping to learn more about the Dorking breed. Thank you so much!

[@joybickerstaff194]

Hi ya Jeremy, Jaime!! Too bad I didn’t see this video before the other, it answered my question on if the kunekune’s ate grass, this makes me happy! U mentioned that the electric fence doesn’t work with certain things, how do y’all keep them n when it’s not working??? Also I’m baffled as to why u poured a bucket of water on the ground around the solar??? Appreciate the tip on the seeds so they’ll have more to forage on later, that’ll be great to know if the land I buy doesn’t have enough grassy areas. Thank u

[@dennissherwood9952]

I am the first viewer! Great pig and pasture plan.

[@essemsween818]

Those Piggies are the cutest things I've ever seen on a farm. I love the way they throw themselves over like Dogs. It'll break my heart when that Tiger patched incredible fainting Pig goes off to Freezer Camp.

[@danhuwaldt1915]

Fascinated by the steel post puller. Never seen a steel post puller!

[@twopeasinapod7554]

Really...they've been around a "Kune's" age 😂 hey I made a funny!

[@barbarabell3366]

Love those piggies.❤

[@Rockin8Farm]

Hi There. New subscriber. I too have a small channel and am preparing to raise KuneKune for meat. I love the way you interact with your animals. I am a firm believer that live stock should have an amazing life full of love and attention that ends with one bad day. If most people saw how CAFO animals are treated they could never eat meat ever again.

[@sujashade3106]

That is not a "bad" day, that is inevitable one. If you're following humanitarian slaughtering rules, then you're making that inevitable day for your buddy rather a peaceful one and bidding bye with the promise that his/her sacrifice won't be wasted. Hats off to all such butchers/farmers

[@todddembsky8321]

Those little guys are so darn cute. They act almost like house cats, pet me, pet me, pet me.... They are so funny when Jeremy scratches the belly and plop over they go. Are you going to include them in your Family Portrait?

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Hahahaha no!

[@frightbat208]

What's the wire/ string that is running horizontally amongst the trees? I love your breed of chicken. Such a lovely shape

[@LabRat1511]

Awesome video! Thanks!

[@Bellia25]

Hi first time watching your channel, the orange black one is so beautiful.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

A pig named Moo 😊

[@SweetPeaFarmNY]

I have Kunekune pigs and trained them to stand on a gate for treats while I trim front feet then flip to rub bellies for hind feet

[@zachandevajensen4600]

We are thinking KuneKunes for our homestead as well, thank you for the informative video! And, just as an aside; to anyone who thinks it is wrong to eat animals: Have you had that chat with the wolves, tigers, bears, or lions? Predatory animals usually lack the compassion necessary to make the death of prey quick and painless. We are omnivores with heightened intelligence and deeper conscience. At least humans have the capacity to be caring, humane, and give the animals a good life.... The "wrong" is when humans raise & kill animals without any compassion (essentially, devolving). Wouldn't it be grand if nature could be as compassionate? Bravo, Guildbrook Farm for making your critters the happiest they can be in life!

[@ubetchya78]

I knew you'd have them tamed in no time! lol Good scheme in getting nice pasture to grow.

[@fookutube501]

I just realize you have kunekune.My Uncle grown them here in New Zealand,thy're really hardy pig,due to them being resisted to cold.I think he 150 of them.It wasn't so long ago(15 years ago) kunekune were nearly extinct

[@hollienguyen5222]

My daughter's saw your hen and asked what she was wearing. I told them it was a saddle and why it's used. My 5 year old goes and it's also used so the rooster doesn't fall off...rofl.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

😂

[@christinaoklaohio7926]

I am laughing so hard. That is so cute. Hahaha

[@coreydewhurst9481]

What is it for I have never seen or herd of this before cheers Corey from Australia 🇦🇺

[@hollienguyen5222]

A chicken (Hen) saddle is to protect her from the rooster who is matting with her too much or too vigorously but it doesn't stop the process...if you catch my drift. Just KZbin it...lol.

[@MFaith777]

How long do you keep them on each patch of grass and how much feet per pig do you need? Do these do well during winter months in cold areas like Minnesota?

[@transylvanianfarmer]

They are sooo cute 😍

[@halleyevans1980]

Your pigs are adorable :)

[@oldtimeengineer26]

very nice well done and looks good

[@dianehall5345]

That is a very interesting breed of pig for a homestead. I like the size and temperament. My dad worked at a creamery so we fed grain, milk products, kitchen vegetable scraps. The meat was creamy white and delicious. I did not get attached to my two pigs, but treated them with respect.They were humanely raised, but decided to go after me at about 185 lbs. each! I would consider raising your smaller breed.

[@bamaboy6999]

The piglets are growing pretty quick

[@rebeccagrimsley7260]

I have 2 mule foot sows and a guinea boar. All very gentle. I really like what you showed on the kune kune. That size would make home butchering so much easier. My pigs finish out at about 300lbs in one year. That’s makes home butchering a huge job and slaughter houses are getting more and more expensive. We decides that we would try a slaughterhouse with this next pig I had to get an appointment 6 weeks out. Plus with a larger hog you must have a LOT of empty freezer space. Let us know how kune kune taste. I might switch breeds

[@Guildbrookfarm]

We've eaten them before and they are delicious.

[@justinljackson]

Rebecca Grimsley, We raise mulefoots and Hampshire. The mulefoot meat is amazing. The Hampshire meat is excellent also but the mulefoot meat is different and better in my opinion.

[@jamiehalverson1683]

Great video, we are considering raising kune-kune pigs on our homestead too. I am wondering about all the strings running all over the place above the pig pen? What's up with that? Lol

[@mrundead6438]

Even the chickens can't wait for the rotation lol they was so fast to get in there

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Yeah the little boogers screwed up the operation lol

[@kdelcastillo]

Hi! I was wondering if you can post a link to the orchard grass and millet seed you sow for the pasture? I am new to kunekunes and want them to eat mostly pasture grass. Thank you! :))

[@LittleKi1]

Do you have a video on how you get your electric netting to stay firmly upright?

[@kslinthesand]

Great video guys, well done. What is their dressed out weight (if you don't mind me asking) ?