The British Kunekune Pig Society

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if you email the secretary about what you are doing. The entire herdbook is not public.

For tusk trimming a good tummy rub and getting him used to having his mouth messed about with is a good start. I know of people who can ask their boar to open wide and the pig obliges. I have never trained to that extent, but getting them relaxed and doing it while they are half asleep can certainly...

It could be mange. This is as normal as it is for a pig to have worms, so don't worry. It just needs controlling. Noromectin is a common treatment and that will also cover you for worms and other parasites. An injection every six months is advised, but if you monitor your pigs - as you clearly are -...

I have kept kunes and chickens together for years, and have seen plenty of other people doing it as well. I have never heard of a kune killing a chicken before.

I would leave a little pile in a specific spot and try to train them to go in the same place. But most of it should end up on the roses.

Hi and welcome to the group ! Kunes prefer shorter grass, so keep it trimmed. Though it is coming winter now so there won't be much goodness left in the grass and they probably won't be that interested until spring. Depending on the weather and your land you might want to restrict them to a smaller ...

Raw spuds should be boiled. Too much fruit (sugar) or too much salty food can cause problems. Acorns are good if you have them, but I imagine they can get get fat if you have a lot. I find they don't eat mushrooms. I can't see any reason why, maybe deep rooted instinct. Milk is also classed as kitch...

If you send the eartag details, colour and gender and any information your have to the registrar they will be able to confirm the pedigree and potentially re-issue a pedigree certificate.

registrar@britishkunekunesociety.org.uk

A mud wallow is the best thing for them. They roll around in the muddy water and it helps to cool and protect their skin from the sun.

Hi it sounds like he has a great diet already. You could try a pig nut with a higher percentage protein - that might help him put on a bit more weight. Feed him these first so that he eats more before filling up on carrots. But I would also inject for worms and parasites - one of the causes of weigh...

Hi you do not need a BKKPS herdprefix in order to transfer the ownership - just contact the registrar. Pedigree pigs are named with the herd they were born in and this does not change throughout their life even if they go to live in another herd. You only need a herdprefix if you breed - in order to...

1. Am I best to have 2 kunekunes or will 1 be happy living with everything else? They are herd animals so are always happier with 2 (or more). You shouldn't really keep one on its own. 2. Am I right in thinking that an 8' x 4' arc is sufficient? A 6'x3' is enough for 2 fully grown kunes. When they a...

The BKKPS has published all this sort of information in the annual Year Book. Copies are online . There have been 6 gold tip registrations in the year to 9 May 2019. Over time there has been differences in the number of gold tip registrations between different bloodlines - but I wouldn't say there i...

Just email the ear tag numbers to the registrar and they will be able to look them up on the database.

There is also an article on kunekune ear tags that you might want to read.

Hi, there has been plenty of discussion on this forum - if you just search for rooting . At this time of year there will be no nutrition left in the grass. If they get hungry they will dig down for whatever they can find. Confine them to a smaller 'sacrifice' area until spring comes. When the ground...