These are my Kunekune/ feral boar cross. He looked to be Mangalista/Berkshire/ who knows what. I particularly like the one with spots. He seems to have the most laid back temperament. I’m hoping their snouts stay short. I will market them as pasture pigs!
by Unevenviolet
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My gosh they’re precious. Grow up fat, little babies!
They are the absolute cutest. I want several.
Well they are just freakin adorable 👍🏼
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Don’t count your piglets before they hatch.
I’d agree with the pasture pigs, Kunes in my experience are more for hobby farmers and folks who more or less want a “pet”
The meat isn’t bad per se, but even a basic market hog can be as good unfortunately.
I don’t particularly think they’re any better at any other pig at being a pasture pig, any and all hogs I’ve been around want a good forage. Others are far more particular about it than others.
Reading the other comments; yes handling them will make them less skiddish and more likely to be happy around humans, in particular you.
My sows/boar all let me love on them, they sit on my lap, I can ride them, and I can pick up fresh babies without concern of them being mad – because I spent tons of time with them.
Good luck, solid looking pigs.
Source: hog farmer / farm consultant specializing in hogs / nightshade plants