The British Kunekune Pig Society

I certainly believe this to be seasonal, with some Kunes prone to hair loss and others not.
My two share the same clean bed and with regularity, for the last 4years, one has suffered.
Onset normally during Ap[ril and unfortunately lasting for about 3 months.

Hitting a piglet with a spade or swinging it by the legs to kill it is neither traditional or humane !! To advocate such a practice is even worse. In fact it is an act that causes unecessary suffering and is illegal. If a breeder is prepared to accept ?150 - ?200 for a piglet, as we all are, then he...

If it was known for sure why pigs root then possibly ways could be considered to divert them, there are many theories on this point save to say that it is a natural instinct. Even "ASK JEEVES" doesn't know ! As mentioned previously in posts, personally, I believe it's a juvenile and often seasonal a...

Anna,
This is a well researched area for most kune owners.
Look under "general discussion" - may help.

Kunes not rooting is a myth.
Kunes not rooting like conventional pigs is a fact.
Many owners will tell you that rooting is often a juvenile and seasonal activity. This I believe.
It does and will get better for you - honest !

Fran,
I too shared your concern, and researched it.
Three months ago, when both my sows were in pig, I caught them eating Ivy off a tree I'd felled.

Four weeks later they each gave birth to a litter of 9 !
Damn good stuff that Ivy !
The answer is no and they love it.

Gary..

Out of our two litters born 4 weeks ago our prospective buyers have unfortunately, but understandably, chosen one piglet from each litter. I know squabbling will invariably take place on the hand over day but does anyone have any advice on making this process as smooth and uneventful as possible, fo...

DI/Wendy,
Thanks for that.
You are probably right, it's just out of character for them as they did not react like this with their previous litters.
Thanks again.

Gary..

[color=blue] We have two sows aged 4 yrs, half sisters, been together since they were 2 weeks old, inseperable - even took them together to the boar. Both are gentle and well mannered. Both have had litters for us previously and have presented no problems, whatsoever. This month they both had a litt...

Thanks.

Their lines are Awakino/Ru.

Gary..

What a week ! Two litters of 9 in each. Both decided to deliver at midnight on seperate nights but we were present - tremendous experience. An array of colours, but now actively seeking homes. WE ARE LOCATED IN NORTH WALES WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE. Should anyone require a co...

Kaz,
Check for lice just in case he's irritated by them and scratching.
If he has them or you're unsure you can get a wormer and lice eradicator in a "pour on " form which you simply apply from the head to tail in a line along the back- very effective and a good preventative measure.

Gary..

Amanda, You had a bargain ! Our local Feed Merchant is charging ?10.35 for A&P. Like many I used to feed A&P and changed to a Sow & Weener by Farmgate, about 2 years ago. I Pay ?4.50 for a 20kg bag. The important nutrient in the feed for these pigs is the protein as this determines to a large extent...