Love the yurts, best night sleep in ages! Pig eating some corn-on-the-cob. I rooted (snigger) around lots of websites and spoke with Jan Glover of the British Kunekune Pig Society (BKKPS). Small. We have experience with both the Idaho Pasture Pigs and the Kunekune pigs. Jungle Meat Pigs - $150 (Chico) Jungle Meat pigs. It is soo peaceful. Booked the site for the whole weekend for a friend's Hen party and the place was just lovely with a great and friendly, family who run it too and make you really welcome We had loads of fun on the scavenger hunt and the yurts and other accommodation was great. Enquire about glamping or venue hire . Pancake challenge is a big hit with us! . Pigs are quite resistant to tetanus, but if they do get the disease, they do not respond well to treatment, and most die. Electric fencing is generally placed in 2 spots within the pig pen. Located in the. Some dig a lot. The food was delicious and plentiful! We loved it! You should never keep a single pig. Thank you again. Mr & Mrs B were great hosts, so friendly and, helpful. X. Thanks to Steve, Katrina and family who were so friendly, helpful and perfect hosts . Katrina and Steve were fabulous hosts, friendly and welcoming. The yurts and cabins are private but at the same time you cant help feel a part of a wonderful community with other visitors, it is soo welcoming. Just home from another fantastic stay. KuneKunes serve many purposes from pets, breeding stock to sustainable agriculture. They are a large breed of pig that originated in New Zealand. We hired the whole site for a family festival to celebrate a big birthday. Pigs use aggression to establishes the dominance-subordinate relationship. If you have piglets on the way, then just do woodchips. and well deserving of 5 stars!! The fat also helps seal in moisture and flavor when the meat is cooked. We will visit again! The breakfast served the following morning was delicious and they couldn't have done any more for us. In Maori, the word Kunekune means fat and round. These pigs are similar in shape and size to potbellied pigs. They are a small heritage breed that are perfect for a small homestead. 5-star guest reviews, BarnutopiaTanycoed Farm, LlansilinOswestry, Shropshire SY10 9BS01691 791 624MrsB@barnutopia.com, Bunkhouse Bethan (sleeps 10) Yurt Axana (sleeps 8) Ranch House Ray (sleeps 6) Yurt Bronwyn (sleeps 6) Stable Stephanie (sleeps 5) Yurt Carianne (sleeps 4) Yurt Nanny Iris (sleeps 4) Cabin Connie (sleeps 4) Tiny House Tamise (sleeps 3) Lean-to Leo (sleeps 3), Posting on behalf of my mom, The yurt was, lovely and so was the hospitality! You can find them in black, brown, reddish, tan, and gray. Katrina and Steve are lovely hosts and cant do enough for you. Do pigs bite? Our children loved it as did our little dog! all ages with a spooky walk and a treasure hunt! Pages: [1] Author Topic: kune kune with attitude (Read 4780 times) kelly58. We stayed for two nights and despite the wet and cold we loved every minute of our time at. Because of their long and thick hair, kunekune pigs are more susceptible to becoming infested with fleas and ticks. Our wedding day was exactly as we imagined it would be, which was largely due to their advice help and support over 18 months. Everything we needed to self-cater was provided. A fab weekend at Barnutopia for my husbands 40th. They are opportunistic omnivores but don't physically need anything from meat. There are plenty of other reasons to raise these . They can dehydrate very quickly if they run out. the river, ran about non stop for hours, painted pictures and played in the party barn. Made very welcome. She is trained as a Fear Free Certified Professional to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets. (NYE) Katrina and Steve know how to make people happy! Two litters per year gives the body a chance to recover in between litters. Discuss your pig's diet with your veterinarian and avoid feeding them extra treats, like table scraps. These types of breeds are prone to get fat easily, so do be . Gary. Most challenging of all will be keeping them mentally stimulated and ensuring you have the proper (and large enough) environment for them. For acreage, its about 5-6 pigs per acre. It was love at first bite. The views of rolling green hills from the farm are spectacular and when the sun comes out there is nowhere quite like Barnutopia. Official Website: https://keeneye123.wixsite.com/falconefamilyfarm. Will definitely be going back again and raving about our experience to our friends and family. Katrina and Steve went above and beyond to help us, and make us welcome. As olly put it, " I don't want to leave "! Hay, straw, and pine wood chips (not cedar) are your best options. The barn looked amazing and the sun even came out for us . Having never stayed in a yurt before, we weren't entirely sure what to expect, but the stay was amazing! Beautiful countryside and yurts are so comfy and cosy. A smaller slower growing pig would be able to be handled by my 3 year old longer (he is quite a mature little 3 year old almost 4 year old little farmer ;). 7 available . Book Now!!! Their slow growth rate means that they will not pay off if youre selling them for pork. Thank you so much for allowing us to have our special day here, it was absolutely perfect and an experience we will never forget. Katrina,Steve and her children are lovely. Purchase Cost: Kunes tend to be more expensive than other breeds of pig. Learn about raising Kunekunes for meat, breeding, requirements for raising, appearance, and how long they take to grow before reaching market weight. Met some great people. Once in the spring and once in the fall (like most other livestock). At this time, exportation of the Kunekune occurred. They are less common than potbellied pigs are so, they aren't found in many rescue shelters but expect them to cost around $25-$600 to adopt. They can grow up to be about 4 feet (1.2 metres long) and between 130 - 220 lbs (60 to 100 Kg). And our dog had a great time playing with his new friends (Zorro & Zeba). Good luck with your venture and hopefully see you all again soon. Look forward to seeing the new additions (Abb ) when we return. Wonderful hosts and a comfortable stay in, stable Stephanie. Massive thank you to Katrina, Steve, and family for making us so welcome. Katrina is an excellent host and the food was great. Tetanus is a bacteria that lives in soil. Kunekunes are the smallest recognized pig breed. A big group of us stayed at barnutopia over a weekend in November. The Barnutopia staff are very, welcoming and accomodating plus they make you feel like are part of the family there. Kunekune pigs are very docile and sweet, which makes them a great pet for first-time pig owners. I would 100% recommend Barnutopia, we were made to feel very welcome and nothing was an issue. In most instances, with proper care and nutrition, they will experience longer lifespans as pets than they do in a farm-like environment. There is no such thing as a tea-cup or micro pig. Most of the time, your morning pig chores can be completed in 15 to 20 minutes a day. . Waterer: Water is very important when it comes to pigs. Kune Kune Pig. Aside from the occasional check-up by an exotics vet, a Leptospirosis or Erysipelas vaccine every six months (depending on where you live), a deworming every six months, and proper feeding, kunekune pigs are relatively easy to care for. . In addition, Kunekune pigs are grazing pigs and need less grain to grow to market weight. Nothing was too much trouble for you, the food was delish. This book contains everything you could need to know. x, Would recommend this site to everyone the place is beautiful the yurts are cosy and cute and to top that katrina, Steve, and family are so welcoming and friendly we felt at ease and well looked after thanks for a wonderful couple of days we will definitely be back, If it was just about the accommodation our mini break would rate 5 stars with a comment of very very good as the yurt. So much to do and a beautiful area. Sow/Gilts tend to get a Half Moon Shape to underside of their bellies about 2 1/2 to 3 months into their pregnancies. What is a Kunekune pig: Small in stature but with rotund stomachs, Kunekune pigs come from New Zealand. They are slow-growing pigs compared to other breeds. AVOID meat or anything that would be considered junk food. If they have plenty of grass they would be okay and its worth splitting up a pasture and rotating use so that no area gets pig sick.., They need their feet trimming every once in a while using sheep clippers (see YouTube paring pigs feet.). The family that own this are absolutely the best!! and the owners Katrina and Steve really made us and our 50 guests more than welcome. Kunekune pigs are pregnant on average for about 116 days. Mags and Sean x, Had a lovely 2days break away here. If they get too hot, they will roll around in the mud to keep their bodies cool and keep the flies from biting them. A pen size of 8 by 16 is good for 2 pigs and allows room to move around. grass pellets and water in to a hot mash can be given. This can cause a big muddy mess. Exposing different Artists, Record Labels an Event Brands from the underground music scene who Whistle Louder believe are making an impact. Pigs are escape artists, if there is a weakness in the fencing, they will find it. They don't like onion skins. Overall, a brilliant stay. Other tips include creating a barrier of sorts in which the piglets can get out of moms way and not be crushed. Must also mention the warm welcome we got from the owners, staff and customers in the local pub, really enjoyed the cider :-) Thanks everyone, see you again soon. Piglets are very sensitive to the cold and will die if they are not kept warm enough. Katrina, Steve and family are fantastic hosts. Great comfortable accommodation, fantastic views and brilliant hosts. 6 Safety Tips for Handling an Aggressive Pig Effectively, 8 Common Causes of Pig Infertility and How to Address Them, Is It Okay to Feed Bread to Pigs? Myth 3: Pigs can eat anything. Although both breeds are true grazing pigs, the piglets mature at much different rates. Backyard Chickens | Livestock | Homesteading | Gardening. Ask for several references of people who have purchased their pigs and then ask those people how much their pigs weigh and how tall they are. Unlike pet pot-bellied pigs, do well just eating grass. Kunekune pigs can grow to between 24 and 36 inches tall. All males. Breeders in a couple of states in the United States are out there, so check out local rescue or enthusiast groups near you for some direction. Thank you Steve and Katrina for welcoming my son and I into your home. These pigs have oodles of personality. Breakfast was amazing. Copyright 2022-2023 Alisha Falcone. If you live in an area with warm temperatures, you may be able to get two litters of piglets from each sow. However, if you live in a place with cold, long winters, you will either need to provide indoor housing and heating for sows and piglets, or keep the boar separated from the sows to prevent farrowing when it is too cold outside. We stayed in yurt Axana with 4 adults and 3 children, there was so much. The facilities were everything we needed. The place is beautiful and the hospitality second to none! Have to say I have fallen in love with this place, farm is lovely, yurts are extremely cosy (and very warm), and the, people could not be more welcoming!! They respect electric fences. Thanks Steve and katrina for such s memorable weekend. Katrina, Steve and family were very hospitable and welcoming. They can be weaned at 8 weeks and go to new homesat 9 weeks, at which point they weigh about 13 lbs (6 Kg) . Not all Kunekune have these "piri piris" that hang around their jaw. We have fed our KuneKunes all kinds of vegetable scraps. Kunekune pigs are friendly and colorful, weighing around 100 to 250lbs. Great breakfast the next day too! We extended our paved area outside the event barn. KuneKune Pigs are a rare, heritage breed of grazing pigs that are extremely unique in their temperament, friendliness, size and characteristics. Kunekune pigs may not be as popular as pot-bellied pigs, but more and more people are getting them for pets. They're sweet-natured, smart, and docile and come in a variety of colors, including black, white, red, gold, brown, and tricolored. The food provided was delicious and Katrinas and Steves hospitality is 2nd to none. Her farrowing pen should be dry and warm. Female Kune Kune Pigs suddenly fighting. Extremely good value for money. Kunekune sows come in heat every 18 to 22 days until bred. Mrs B and Family, thank you for all that you did and I hope your sites continues to grow with success. . Babies are a whole other story. you so so so much Katrina and Steve; you went above and beyond to help us with every detail and made sure our guests were very well fed with a yummy afternoon tea and bbq! Katrinas pancakes are to die for. This still provides some bedding but also makes it easier for the piglets to maneuver out of moms way and not get crushed. We had a brilliant time at our lovely friends wedding yesterday. Privacy Policy, Disclosures and Affiliate Disclosure, Desire to care for them daily care is required, Plan for addressing illnesses should they arise, Structure and soundness, including superior mammary system. In addition to helping with pasture management, Kunekune pigs are popular in non-farming circles as pets. Hope to be back soon x, Just got back recently from a two night stay in Barnutopia with our three grandchildren we all had a great time the. It's an amazing venue for a large family weekend and in a serene location. Kunekune pigs are smart and loving creatures, and they can make great pets as long as you're able to provide them with the proper needs and environment. Great business you have guys, and we wish you all the success. Steve and Katrina couldn't do enough to make the weekend, special for us all. Would like to thank you guys for making Ritchie and Louise's, wedding day so perfect! "But if a high-quality pasture is not available, whether it be due to drought or just not enough grass to feed a hungry adult pig, pot-bellied pig pellets and grass pellets can be used to supplement the diet." . They prefer to move indoors and out, so make sure there is easy access to the outdoors. This was an interesting one. If your pigs will not have access to the outdoors, you should provide 50 to 80 square feet per pig in the barn. What you're looking at in the photo above is the clitoral hood of a gilt, that is to say a female pig who has not yet had a litter. Pronounced "koo-nee koo-nee," (which translates to "fat and round"), these pigs have very similar care requirements to pet pot-bellied pigs. A convenient color chart can be found here. fantastic and so comfortable and it was really lovely to wake up.to the sound of the lambs in the next field. Farrowing huts should be roughly 7.5 by 5 feet. It is a fact that Lou and myself will be going back there again.