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    The KuneKune pig is one of the smallest domestic pig breeds, averaging 24 inches tall and weighing 100-400 pounds. They have longer hair than most pigs that can range from fine to coarse. KuneKune pigs were bred in New Zealand by the Māori people in the late 1800s from Asian domestic pigs to graze rather than root, so they are unlikely to dig under fences. They are a calm breed with litters of 6-8 piglets after a 3 month, 3 week, and 3 day gestation period.

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    The KuneKune pig is one of the smallest domestic pig breeds, averaging 24 inches tall and weighing 100-400 pounds. They have longer hair than most pigs that can range from fine to coarse. KuneKune pigs were bred in New Zealand by the Māori people in the late 1800s from Asian domestic pigs to graze rather than root, so they are unlikely to dig under fences. They are a calm breed with litters of 6-8 piglets after a 3 month, 3 week, and 3 day gestation period.

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    The KuneKune pig is one of the smallest domestic pig breeds, averaging 24 inches tall and weighing 100-400 pounds. They have longer hair than most pigs that can range from fine to coarse. KuneKune pigs were bred in New Zealand by the Māori people in the late 1800s from Asian domestic pigs to graze rather than root, so they are unlikely to dig under fences. They are a calm breed with litters of 6-8 piglets after a 3 month, 3 week, and 3 day gestation period.

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    KuneKune

    Sus scrofa domesticus


    Habitat: They are a domestic species.

    Diet: Mainly grass but can get any fruit or vegetable


    besides onions and garlic.

    Lifespan: 15-20 years

    Description: KuneKune pigs are one of the smallest domestic breeds of pig. They are an
    average of 24” tall and weigh between 100-400 pounds. They have longer hair than most
    other pigs and the hair can range from fine to coarse. Their hair tends to be longer in the
    winter than in the summer. Kune Kune’s are also the only domestic breed of pigs that have
    wattles, which are also called tassels.

    Breeding: Boars reach full sexual maturity at 18 months of age and sows at 10 months of
    age. Sows go into heat for 8-48 hours every 18-22 days. The gestation lasts 3 months, 3
    weeks, and 3 days. A few hours before giving birth the sow will build a nest out of sticks.
    There are 6-8 piglets in each litter, but they can have up to 12. Piglets are weaned at around 4
    months of age.

    Behavior/Adaptations: This breed of pig was breed for grazing rather than rooting in the
    dirt. Due to this trait they are unlikely to dig under a fence. They are also considered one of
    the calmest breeds of domestic pig.

    Breed Origin: They were breed in in the late 1800’s in New Zealand by the Māori people
    and are thought to be a descended from a breed of Asian domestic pig.

    Conservation: In the 1980’s they were an endangered domestic breed. Breeders in New
    Zealand found the last 50 individuals left and created a breeding program. Today they are
    popular on farms throughout the world.

    Interesting Facts:
    • Their name is pronounced “CoonyCoony” and it means Fat and round in the
    Māori language.
    • Domestic pigs are all descended from the European Wild Boar.

    Information taken from the following sources:


    http://kunekune.co.nz/index.php/kunekune-breeding/
    https://www.britishkunekunesociety.org.uk/articles/kunekunekeeping.aspx

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