5 Things WE WISH WE KNEW BEFORE Getting KuneKune Pigs

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We wish we knew these 5 things when we added kunekune pigs to the homestead!
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@WorkingAussiesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

What are some questions you have about Kunekune Pigs that we can answer?

@tamaracross9 3 жыл бұрын

Are you guys planning on breeding the 2 pigs again, im looking to buy a trio when we get on our 1.66 acre farm in may.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

@@tamaracross9 we are looking at breeding again though at this time we do not have a set date.

@tamaracross9 3 жыл бұрын

@@WorkingAussiesHomestead can i be put on the list please? I have been searching for these for months just to locate someone near me that has them that i can buy a trio from when we move in may. My farmstead is in yanceyville which i see is 2 hrs from your farm..

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

@tamaracross9 we can keep you on a list. Shoot us an email with your information so we have a way to get in contact with you. kellyhomesteadnc@gmail.com

@josephmatney7359 3 жыл бұрын

1.66 acres IS not a farm.

@jeromevorndran2124 3 ай бұрын

It's an old video, but for the kiddie pools, look into Contractor Mixing Tubs. Tuff Stuff makes a 90 gallon rubber model, 36"x60". It's more expensive but should last a lot longer than the plastic pools.

@morganpelz8716 Жыл бұрын

Screw a couple downhill skis from goodwill under your shelters and you'll be able to pull them way easier.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead Жыл бұрын

That is a really cool idea! Definitely something we will look into!

@cwavt8849 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up on what info I need to have on hand before I get my pigs. I went with Kunekunes because I needed something gentle and small because I am a 61 yr old woman and don't want to be eaten by my herd 😂

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Very valid reason for adding KuneKunes! We love ours so much!

@texbex9928 9 ай бұрын

😂

@Theaddman 24 күн бұрын

They can get up to 300 pounds

@myronmarsh7582 3 ай бұрын

Have you considered installing wheels on your shelters? That would make a big difference!

@Troy-Moses 2 жыл бұрын

Regarding the pig bath: Have you considered setting the kiddie pool in a shallow hole in order to prevent it from collapsing? Another option is to dig a shallow hole to your desired shape and size, then lay a tarp or pond liner into it.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

It has been considered, however, we rotate our pigs every few days. Digging holes in our property doesn’t really do us much good if we are trying to build up the soil.

@marianne3024 9 ай бұрын

I’ve seen people cut a section out of the side of the kiddie pool but leave the threshold a couple inches high to keep water in.

@emilymathein3421 14 күн бұрын

Thank you making this video! Very informative!

@TheNooo0b 5 ай бұрын

My kunekunes root for grubs. They didn't until they discovered the grubs lol. It isnt bad at all though. My babies are like free rototillers. If I could do my fencing over, I would get the permafence net fencing. Way easier installation than the all purpose temp net fencing. It costs a bit extra though.

@jshnyder4422 3 жыл бұрын

Next time you have piglets, you can make a feeder (or buy online) that you place feed in with slats that the piglets can get through but the mom can not. Make sure its for pigs and not calves, which would be too big.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea that we will most definitely try!

@hamaarahof5712 2 ай бұрын

Funny how things come together sometimes. Looking into pigs, mostly the Juliana breed. We uses to breed Bernese Mountain dogs for many years. Only dealing with MS we had to quit many of our livestock and dog breeding. But I have my little toy Aussie that does canine freestyle (dog dancing) with me. Great info and things to consider! All the best and happy growing... 🇨🇦🐐🐖🐕

@dfishman76 Жыл бұрын

We are in Autryville. Maybe 20 mins from y’all

@terisullivan5697 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video and learned more about the Kunekune pig and care of the piglets. I so love to see young people joining the homestead movement and how they care for their animals. Good job guys!

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your feedback and support!

@marianne3024 9 ай бұрын

I’m getting two tomorrow. Eeek!

@jessh.2281 3 жыл бұрын

The noises they make 😍

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

They are super cute!

@rhondabradley6470 11 ай бұрын

Great lot of information

@moonfichter7899 3 жыл бұрын

I am in love with that breed of piglet definitely will be buying one hopefully soon if I can find them in my area. They make the best pet

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

They truly are some of the best animals we have had on our homestead. Good luck on your breeder search!

@houndsmanone4563 2 жыл бұрын

Moonfichter, I too had the same dilemma finding kunekune pigs and once you do, you realize the piglets sell very fast. You mentioned getting 1, you might want to consider getting 2 since they are very very social pigs and it was highly recommended to get at least 2 for that very reason. Good luck in your quest. I'm picking my 2 up in a week or two since I need time to establish an area for my kunekune piglets. 👍🏽🙂

@juliannedispain1637 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! Very informative for sure.

@jimmiemeeks9795 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing job keep it up appreciate y'all

@jarin12ga 2 жыл бұрын

There such sweet animals!

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

They truly are!

@joanijimison7397 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the information.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

@xi5341 6 ай бұрын

I love kunekune❤❤❤

@resi1783 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience!!!

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching!

@dylancroxford7648 3 жыл бұрын

Just got my Kunekune! Thanks for the additional information. This is all new so thanks!

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Dylan! Congrats man! Make sure you check out our feed video as well!

@gardeningforlife6587 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much with all your information... it was very helpful. I’m getting my piglets next weekend and currently building their shed now 🥰

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yay! That’s going to be so exciting! Best wishes on your kunekune adventures!

@trishapomeroy9251 Жыл бұрын

Very good video. Covered some really good points.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@seaghanobuadhaigh8240 Жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thank you!

@WorkingAussiesHomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@wildkingdom2012 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, learned a lot. appreciate the honesty, thank you. I am going to subscribe.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I’m glad it was helpful for you!

@robertpierce4143 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@mrs.shinboneridge574 2 жыл бұрын

Love,love,love, your channel.I am very happy to have found it! We have kune kune,American Guinea hog crosses love this breed. I would recommend them to anyone. I found your content very helpful.Look forward to following your channel!

@GrowingDawn 3 жыл бұрын

Such a helpful video! I am SO wanting to add kunekunes to our homestead!

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Find ya a good breeder and do it! They come highly recommended by us. We are always here to answer any questions you may have!

@dawnstanton1856 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I luv your set up! I have one pet Kune Kune. I, too, have MS. I have trouble finding a regular farrier to do tusk trims. My shelter is an enclosed side porch next to my house. I use a kiddie pool during the summer that will only last that summer. I feed pot belly pig food, veggie and fruit scraps. Thx for the videos! Dawn

@VirginiaPrepper 2 жыл бұрын

I’m looking to get some KuneKune pigs in the near future. Thanks for sharing.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome come back if you have any questions!

@OldReddingFarm 3 жыл бұрын

I love that A frame shelter !

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Be sure to check out our video showing how we made it!

@everybodyslawyersusanbetzj5721 2 жыл бұрын

I am getting Kune Kunes soon from a breeder and I am very excited and glad for help like yours!

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

We are excited for your journey! Hope you guys enjoy your new animals!

@carlaschroeder9157 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We will be getting our first mini-pig tomorrow!

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Wishing you the best on your new adventure!

@dawnb200 3 жыл бұрын

This was a wonderful and very informative video. I am getting too little boy Kuhnes in about a month and this video was very helpful! Thank you.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! Always nice to hear others experience to learn!

@jshnyder4422 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@reneegossage8609 2 жыл бұрын

Just got my first 3 piglets. :) thanks for the video.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@tiffanyrichardson7615 2 жыл бұрын

I have MS too, I totally understand. I hope you’re doing well.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Doing much better! Hope you are well also!

@jbk1022 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your info. I myself was researching animals I would want to add once I get acreage. KuneKune made the cut, if I’m able to have pigs on the land I eventually buy, along with chickens, ducks, quail, pheasant, silver fox rabbits, and Nubian goats (oh my … 😀). Oh yea and a Livestock Gard Dog would be nice to keep them safe.

@danielk8149 Жыл бұрын

The dog will love your chickens and rabbits to death

@carlymclane8270 2 жыл бұрын

This may sound crazy, I sort of want a KuneKune for a pet. Crazy? I imagine it would be best to have two so that they have companionship. Yeah...I must be crazy. Just love these darling creatures! (Yes, I eat meat).

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Not crazy at all kunekune pigs as kept as pets by many people! two would be best since they are very social, but they really need some type of friends in their lives.

@carlymclane8270 2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkingAussiesHomestead Here's the fine print. I only have a small backyard and live in a city. Probably not a great idea? If you know of anyone in the bay area that has KuneKune pigs, please let me know. I would love to pet sit. :) By the way, I would be a good friend to a KuneKune...just want them to have a cuddle buddy at night.

@beautifuldisaster7316 2 жыл бұрын

I have 2 and I live in the city. They both live in my house and have their own room they share. They go outside to go to bathroom and to get sunlight. Mine are amazing in the house, very clean, playful, and loves to cuddle. In my opinion, I think pigs are better than dogs. Easy, very trainable, just overall amazing!❤

@carlymclane8270 2 жыл бұрын

@@beautifuldisaster7316 What?! Really? You are amazing. How big are your KuneKune friends? Maybe I just need to find an "Auntie" situation near me. My love and I are Auntie and Uncle to both kids and critters. We both agree that by not having children of our own we are able to help out with many many kids and pets of our family and friends. Everyone needs a break and we are happy to fill in the gaps and help others reduce their stress.

@taylorfisher8878 3 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful information! I’ve started my search for a few kunekune girls and then a boar. I’m glad you went over the shelter part. I myself am not he-woman! 😂

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

We would recommend two females and one boar and one castrated male to be his buddy when he needs to be separated from the girls.

@relaxvibes9867 Жыл бұрын

OMG. Your kunekunes are adorable. Thank you for recommending this amazing kunekune book "The encyclopedia of Kunekunes" . The book has been of great insight and helpful. the book has been my kunekune bible. it is the best kunkune book out there.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@ktszrot9701 7 ай бұрын

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 7 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

@chromicapop4595 Жыл бұрын

that kunekune fence you two mentioned reminds me of the chicken fence with Drumlin Farm's summer camp farm core egg-mobile setup, it was rotated daily. Good fencing saves a lot of worries!

@WorkingAussiesHomestead Жыл бұрын

We love to poultry netting from premier1, definitely a life saver.

@laupeter4594 9 ай бұрын

The pigs are so cute!

@SozoSeasonFreedom 3 жыл бұрын

I just fell in love with piglets! I'm doing my research to choose which pigs to try first once I close on my first homestead. Your kunekunes are adorable!! Now I want to breed them 😍

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

KuneKunes can be a great breed to start with, especially if personality or size is an issue. Good luck on your journey!

@ColoradoGiants Жыл бұрын

Good video, thank you

@WorkingAussiesHomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

@annhowcroft9493 2 жыл бұрын

Informational and interesting.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@shirleydrake1602 2 жыл бұрын

Have you considered putting wheels on your pig shelters. Get the kind that swivel and will lock. I think you will find it works pretty well.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! We need to look into this, but it’s definitely something we are thinking about.

@arielpurkeypile9911 3 жыл бұрын

Yay, MS homesteaders!!!

@hamaarahof5712 Ай бұрын

We had to let go of a lot of Livestock, due the MS. But adding KuneKune now, as they are manageable with one person. However, encouraging to keep moving to see them😂 Never quit, or give in🐖💖

@frankiegonzalez2561 7 ай бұрын

Hi guys thanks for this informative video, I’m just planning on getting 2 kunekune for our farm we also have aussies, how do kunekune and aussies get along?

@timothymacdonald3189 8 ай бұрын

Yours was an especially touching story, especially at the end when I remembered you too have a health struggle. Does focussing on pytonutrients help with your condition?

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 8 ай бұрын

7 months after this video was shared, my MRI, CT and bloodwork scans all came back normal, my leisons had disappeared. Thankful for the blessing of healing!

@lindseyseeley8112 2 жыл бұрын

Working aussie homestead! You both are adorable and so fun to watch! I have 2 gilts that will be ready to breed in a few months and was wondering how do you handle a sow with her babies and separate them?

@jordynkelly2115 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Check out their video: KUNEKUNE PIGS // Building A KuneKune Proof Fence And Moving the Pigs In Preparation For New Piglets!

@j_eezus_christ_bro_chill 2 жыл бұрын

This is adorbs

@MegaBuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video! How about adding wheels to the shelter?

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

We are thinking that may work!

@gretafields4706 2 ай бұрын

I read that pigs get cold. I plan to put a floor with straw inside a warm insuated house for winter.

@ashleycain4202 2 жыл бұрын

I have MS too and I am also going to get a few kunekunes!!!!!!

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Yay that’s awesome that your getting these pigs! They really are amazing and I think you will love them!

@wendyyoung7617 Ай бұрын

I know this is an older video, but putting wheels on the shelter will make it easier to move with one person.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead Ай бұрын

Not always the best budget friendly addition to a project though…

@hoopnfarm 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the insight! Did you guys end up finding a better fence for your situation? Mine is similar 😅🤙🏼

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily, but we prefer the Premier1 Poultry netting since it seems the most durable to us!

@debbiespetfarm Жыл бұрын

i just got some you need strong fence like the metal fence panels they are very smart and will break out and eat up all around your home dig up everything

@WorkingAussiesHomestead Жыл бұрын

We dot have problems with digging, but they are very smart!

@faydenereed4056 2 жыл бұрын

One big pig farmer in Texas I knew bought all the old bread from bakeries and mixed feed in it for the pigs he had trailer loads in his barn with side. Boards on them big trailers! Another group of farmers grew their pigs on concrete in barns. They made big money in Arkansas. Don’t know what they fed them but they weren’t getting that much exercise!

@WorkingAussiesHomestead Жыл бұрын

Alternative feed options are always good things.

@yourdaywillcome5694 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful pig

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@SimpleLifePortugal Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for making this video guys - in Portugal kune kune pigs are super popular with homesteaders because they are often featured on a "large" Portuguese youtube channel. We're still pretty new to homesteading and we had some reservations about introducing them because they are slow growing pigs. Also, they seem to be escape artists. This video was really helpful to us especially as we're still considering other breeds. The part that I most enjoyed is when you explained "dippy pig syndrome", i had no clue this could be an issue. To your knowledge is it only kune kune piglets that can develop it? We're in a similar situation as you, we have to really be conscious of which animals we'll take to the vet or not. So that's really good that you've addressed this in your video. lol i remember being hammered in a FB community because we would not take a chicken with a potentially broken leg to the vet - i felt validated when you raised this topic. So many thanks to you guys!

@WorkingAussiesHomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! That’s so interesting to hear from Portugal, as they are slowly becoming a more popular breed here in the United States. As far as our research on dippidy pig, I believe it affects all breeds not just KuneKunes. The thing for us when we discussed which animals we take to the vet or not is at the end of the day it is your Homestead and it’s the rules that you decide to make for the animals that you bring onto your property not somebody else’s.

@SimpleLifePortugal Жыл бұрын

@Working Aussies Homestead thanks a lot for taking the time to answer much appreciated 😀

@jackiesnell3481 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video.. it was very informative. Exactly what grain did you feed them? We are getting our first piglets in 2 weeks. We have raised regular pigs before but never KuneKune...We are excited about learning something new now in our seventies.. thanks

@WorkingAussiesHomestead Жыл бұрын

So we fed a base of what our local mill called “sow grower” it’s a 16% that we would supplement with other items to help with growth. We have another video talking about everything we used for feed. What To Feed Your Kunekune Pigs For Health, Happiness, And Future Flavor! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mJ1_adKj2NaZgoE.html

@jackiesnell3481 Жыл бұрын

@@WorkingAussiesHomestead Thank you for answering so soon. I am going to watch your other video now..

@houndsmanone4563 2 жыл бұрын

Hello guys. I like your kunekune videos more than any that I've viewed. I just visited and paid towards 2 kunekune pigs that they'll hold for me until I get my fencing, housing, and food bowls prepared. I asked many questions of the owner and she provided great info. I too live in NC but I'm in southeastern NC. I have limited pasture area. I have 45-ish acres but all wooded. Hang tough. I appreciate the kunekune tips. The pigs I'm getting are not registered and that's fine with me. I will get 1 male and 1 female (siblings). I will get 1 more from a different owner once they become available. Though you don't hear much about these pigs, they are difficult to find and when they are bred, the piglets go very fast. I'll check in periodically to let you know how it goes.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on you new additions! We recommend finding another female before the one girl gets much much older. Where did you end up getting your new pigs from? Keep us updated and don’t be afraid to ask any questions! We are located near Dunn NC so we may not be far from you!

@houndsmanone4563 2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkingAussiesHomestead Great, you're right up the road from me. I'm in Richlands, NC. 👍🏽🙂

@perkar49 2 жыл бұрын

Love your set up, we also raise Kunekune here in NZ...the best breed, we don't feed scraps, just wind fall fruit n nuts..have several orchards and break feed . I give ours a health tonic of ACV ,garlic and molasses in a bowl , they love it and it is a great natural dewormer and this tonic will also help prevent mastitis with in farrow sows..Re ..MS, avoid diet drinks at all costs and anything containing aspartame..also fantastic pain reduction results with RSO..take care..

@jshnyder4422 3 жыл бұрын

Your pigs would love a wallow. This will keep them cool.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

We use kiddie pools that we can move with them when we rotate.

@jeremymoore7137 Жыл бұрын

I had potbelly pigs years ago. They had a lie of piglets and she destroyed them. Later her other litter was plenteous and strong. What should i have done thatthatmy next set of pigs don't do this?

@BrandonSBaker 3 жыл бұрын

I have not tried the premier1 pig netting yet but have used the chicken and cattle fencing. I think it is a universal problem about sagging with netting. Have you tried polywire any? I think I have a video on my channel where I'm repairing some and it can kind of give you an idea if not. I subscribed to your channel hope you will keep up with our pig stuff too!!

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

We are actually looking into it and slowly building our new fencing system using poly wire. I’ll go check out your video and take a look. We have a few Ideas for pig videos so keep a eye out!

@BrandonSBaker 3 жыл бұрын

@@WorkingAussiesHomestead most definitely! I look forward to seeing them!

@acorn8170 2 жыл бұрын

Have you considered some kind of wheel system to moving the pens?...just a thought but have no experience with piggies yet

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Not particularly the problem with these guys are they are very small so it would have to be very close to the ground to move. Great idea though, may still have to try it!

@kieranh2005 Жыл бұрын

I've seen a vid with a pig tractor... like a chicken tractor but for pigs

@SageandStoneHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like clarification about why a vet isn't possible. I understand preferences, is it a preference? Here the livestock visits (you bring them in, I see the pigs have been van transported before) are $50. Here pet visits can be expensive but not livestock visits.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

For us, we are also on a debt-free journey and pay cash for everything on the homestead. When we called around about taking Chris P. to the vet, just the visit was going to be almost $100 and at least an hour drive. Something that already wasn’t in the budget - we do have an emergency fund but again that’s why we needed to discuss which animals would go to the vet. The purpose of our homestead is to raise our own 100% antibiotic-free, organically raised, non-gmo fed food. Even if we don’t ever eat him and he lives his life out, we want to keep our practices as natural as possible.

@SageandStoneHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

@@WorkingAussiesHomestead I respect that. Organic is expensive at the store because companies have to take on loss as part of their process but that's perfectly fine to have goals and practices in line with that route. Thanks for answering.

@jojanglesa8436 3 жыл бұрын

This is my first video of y'all's, but definitely gonna stay!

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We are very glad to have you.

@davistim8989 2 жыл бұрын

Put a wheel system that folds up and down, with a removable handle to move the shelters.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

@Pepper5655 2 жыл бұрын

thnx for sharing, I want to raise pigs again, as a kid at home, My dad raised pigs we had our own sow and big red boar. He was not sweet and gentle. He bite me in the butt once. I was so afraid of him.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

That doesn’t sound like the best experience with pigs, but I hope if you get to raise pigs again it works better this time around.

@greatskytrollantidrama4473 3 жыл бұрын

Wheels brother.

@judithtaylormayo Жыл бұрын

suggestion, put caster wheels on the alpine (triangular) pig home, that way one person can push it around

@WorkingAussiesHomestead Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

@allenadcock8711 Жыл бұрын

3 4% hydrogen peroxide food grade you get rid of the sclerosis put wheels on the enclosure. And for the pools sink them in the ground. It would probably be better if you gave them mud pits they would stay cooler with mud

@TheBigLeeg 2 жыл бұрын

Just cut a PLASTIC 55 gallon drum in half (vertically) and dig holes slightly less than the size of the half cylinders . Bury both to about 2” from the top. Fill with water and watch the magic happen.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead Жыл бұрын

That’s a good option! Love this idea!

@brownthumbnursery Жыл бұрын

We are getting KuneKune pigs next week so we are trying to learn all we can. Thanks for sharing this information!! Subscribing so I can learn more.

@joenow9599 2 жыл бұрын

put wheels on shelters for moving

@ThePooter420 Жыл бұрын

For the shelter put two wheels on one side so that way you could pick up the other side in Roll it

@WorkingAussiesHomestead Жыл бұрын

Since upgrading our shelter we have built a sled system!

@ThePooter420 Жыл бұрын

@@WorkingAussiesHomestead Great idea I just said wheels because at my work we do fencing sometimes and we get extra wheels for fencing but I do like the sled idea

@asiasinclair3863 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought an American mix 🤦🏾‍♀️ I’m in nc also

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing like KuneKune unfortunately!

@anitawhite3486 2 жыл бұрын

We are acquiring a male and female kune kune next week

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

How awesome! Congratulations!!

@sherpuck 2 жыл бұрын

May I ask what fence you actually now use. Trying to decide which to get. Also do you breed? We are looking for two KuneKune and we are in NC.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

We use a combination of single wire as a parameter fence, and then we use the premier 1 chicken fencing for our interior paddocks. It’s working well now and keeps everyone safe and sound. We are planning on having a litter this year, as long as everything goes as planned. You can email us at kellyhomsteadnc@gmail.com for more info!

@joandonaldson2905 Жыл бұрын

Do you know if goats and kune pigs can share a large pasture

@WorkingAussiesHomestead Жыл бұрын

Yes! We ran our kunekunes with our milk goats.

@morganbostedt7489 Жыл бұрын

Hello! I have an underweight Kunekune piglet. She’s about 11 lbs and was born Feb 5th ish. What should I be doing to get her weight up?

@WorkingAussiesHomestead Жыл бұрын

Hey! You can add whey, eggs, nonfat milk and grain to her diet.

@jessiebrown7600 3 жыл бұрын

What is your grain make up??

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there I hope this helps if you have any other questions I’m happy to help! Crude protein 15% Lysine 0.84 Crude fat 4.00 Crude fiber 5.00 Calcium (min) 0.50 Calcium (max) 1.00 Phosphorous 0.50 Salt (min) 0.20 Salt (max) 0.70 Grain Products, Plant Protein Products, Forage Products, Mono-calcium Phosphate, Di- calcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Wheat Middlings, Soybean Oil, Choline Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Brewers Dried Yeast, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Manganese Proteinate, Manganese Polysaccharide Complex, Zinc Polysaccharide Complex, Copper Proteinate, Copper Polysaccharide Complex, Vitamin A Supplement, Cholecalciferol (D-Activated Animal Sterol, Source of Vitamin D3) Pantothenic Acid, Folic Acid, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Riboflavin, Thiamin, Pyridoxide, Biotin, Menadione Dimethylpyrimidinol Bisulfite (Vitamin K Supplement), Calcium Iodate and Cobalt Sulfate.

@KimMarcumHanau 2 жыл бұрын

Did you try to put rubber wheels on the shadow shelters?

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

We have not yet but do have plans!

@briannacomyford5250 2 жыл бұрын

Looking at adding them to our family why do you move them?

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

We have a small property (1.24 acres) and we rotational graze. Rotational grazing is healthier, not only for our animals but also helps heal and build our soil. We don’t supplement with grain except in the winter as these are grazing pigs and thrive off of good vegetation.

@Religion0 4 ай бұрын

So... here's a maybe stupid question: what do you do with the pigs? Are they for fertilising and soil maintenance? Companionship? Meat? If the latter, how do you mentally balance "little Crispy I'm petting now" with him eventually becoming, well, crispy bacon? This isn't an anti meat thing, I'm genuinely wondering.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 4 ай бұрын

When we started homesteading, it was to better our health and build a better relationship with our food. With our small property, we decided we could not afford to keep pets and that every livestock animal we brought onto the property would have the purpose of either producing food or become food. We added the pigs as a source of pork - when you care for the livestock and know they will become food, you give more attention to their diet and well-being. We selected this breed of pig to help with fertilizing and soil health. That’s what made them a great choice for us. We have, since this video, put 7 of our pigs in the freezer and no longer have pigs on the homestead. The pork is incredibly versatile and we love using the lard in cooking. As our soil and pastures have changed, we’ve been able to change the animal species we keep. We now have sheep to graze on our pastures.

@kunemeadows1641 3 жыл бұрын

I have the premier one fencing 10,000k and a dog ran right over it, and right in. It charged the fence.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

We hope to be trying out some poly wire in the up coming year if the finances allow and will try that over the netting.

@KC-jq9kw Жыл бұрын

Research everything before you get into it. FYI, Justin Rhodes from my opinion is in this to do KZfaq. I do not think that many of these people are really go to resources, even though they have their channels and all of that. Having a KZfaq channel does not make you the go to person. It just means you have the time to shoot and produce videos. Many of us have just so much more real worl experience, like 30 plus years, but not the knowledge or time to shoot videos. Look on the State University AG sites for building plans.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead Жыл бұрын

Will do that. We have experiment with other designs since then too.

@williambigley3364 2 жыл бұрын

Hey guys. Have you any experience with automatic pig feeders. My 4 kune kunes are going thru 16lbs of feed a day. Seems like way too much! Another question, do you see a big difference in size of your males and females around 9 months? Thank you!

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

So we do not use automatic feeders, due to the fact that some pigs eat nonstop and some are good to use a feeder. I would say we go through about 6-7lbs a day max (3cups each pig per day). We also supplement with soaked alfalfa pellets and food scraps. We are also experimenting with beet pulp, which can help with fiber and fullness. As far as difference in size we cant answer that being as our girls were 10 months when we got them and our boys grown from piglets are all different sizes! 🤣

@dontfit6380 2 жыл бұрын

Why use feed? I keep mine on pasture and feed hay/alfalfa in the winter. This is what they were bred for.

@williambigley3364 2 жыл бұрын

@@dontfit6380 you don't feed them anything other than hay and alfalfa? How much pasture do you keep them on and is it a rotating pasture? Thank you!

@williambigley3364 2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkingAussiesHomestead I was wanting to mix in beat pulp for mine. Roughly how much would you suggest per pig. Right now for 6 pigs. I'm feeding them 8 cups of purina feed mixed with 4 cups of alfalfa and 2 cups of corn soaked for 30 min. Twice a day.. Thanks in advance!

@dontfit6380 2 жыл бұрын

@@williambigley3364 I have 6 sows and 2 boars that rotate on I’m guessing about 2 acres maybe less. They never keep up with the growth so I mow after they rotate to next paddock. The only time they get anything else is when the snow flies then it’s hay/alfalfa mix till the grass greens up. If you do this you need to wean them off the feed. They are going to act as if they are starving when they see you. It’s the carbohydrates and corn it’s like a drug. Just like anyone trying to eat low carb. It’s best to start with young pigs. I’m not saying this is for everyone but I’m guessing wherever these pigs originated from and when they originated from they didn’t have feed stores or corn. They may seem to grow slower but as far as I can tell only in fat content

@aliviabliss6936 2 жыл бұрын

Could you dig down into the earth and place the kiddie pool in to act as like a "lining"? That way they don't lay on the rim and bend/break it?

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

You could, we rotate them every 3-7 days so we ended up doubling or tripling the pools and that helps a lot!

@lloydthomson1176 2 жыл бұрын

These look so similar to our south african colebrooks. Especially those majestic waves/curls they get on side hair lol. Feed wise our breed does seem to get all micro nutrients they need from being pigs outside and veggie scraps or been testing grasses on them and they seem to eat it. Feed is expensive 😩 Looking to grow and mill ourselves in future as our sow had 6/6 litter this breed has awsome mothers so expecting more. We still gave the piglets iron jabs and gave the sow pre-natal booster just in case but hear it's not needed.... we luckily had very healthy litter (in winter)

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

They do look very close in resemblance, and what is interesting that the Kolbroek and Kunekune may be very closely related as far as genetics go. I was doing some research after you brought it up cause I was curious and now have started to go down the rabbit hole 😂 Good luck on your journey with your sows and your milling experiment! would love to know how this goes for you. We have not done the iron jab but had a very healthy litter and no concerns, we will see what this looks like in the future.

@proudgrandma138 8 ай бұрын

Sow the land has great "builds", put retractable wheels on the back of the mobiles.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 8 ай бұрын

Funny enough, Sow the Land came to us for advice on KuneKunes prior to adding them. This video is over 2 years old now.

@brentmichael1975 2 жыл бұрын

Can these pigs be used for food? I’m looking for a smaller breed to raise for meat.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

They can be, we are actually processing our first two this weekend.

@brentmichael1975 2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkingAussiesHomestead thanks for getting back to me. Do you plan on uploading a video about it with the stats as far as gross weight vs net weight. I also what to say I appreciate how you treat your livestock. I believe that they should be shown respect and kindness from start to finish.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

We do plan on doing a video on the process, we can go over the weights for sure. I'm not sure what all will go into the video but we are having an event for it so we shall see!

@thellytholdtheathellth5278 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! They're delicious. We've been raising them for meat for many generations.

@bigbear867 3 жыл бұрын

We have 2 pigs they live in are home. I think I heard you say you have ms?

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there, yes, Jordyn was diagnosed with MS in June 2019.

@bigbear867 3 жыл бұрын

@@WorkingAussiesHomestead sorry about that. Is she getting treated? There is a doctor she has a book out. She had Ms. when she was coming down with it. She ask the doctor she knew if they have anything that could help her. They said no. She started research for herself. She ended up in a wheelchair. Today you would never know she had it. She helps people. Travel all over speaking teaching . She don’t it by diet. I think it’s keto paleo . Thought I would share it with you.

@WorkingAussiesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

At this time, we are focusing on diet (why we started the homestead) and she is taking a dietary supplement called ASEA Redox. She started the Redox just over a year ago and that has helped tremendously!

@bigbear867 3 жыл бұрын

@@WorkingAussiesHomestead that is great. On KZfaq if you like can check out Dr. Ken Berry. He maybe can help you too. Just a thought. He should know the doctor name that wrote the book.

@XyZ98768 3 жыл бұрын

@@WorkingAussiesHomestead Dr. Terry Wahls is her name. She created a protocol and drastically improved her MS. She was wheelchair bound and now she is able to ride a bike and garden. She also returned to work.