Kunekune piglets due in September

May 14, 2015July 9, 2015Leave a comment

We are expecting more Kunekune piglets this September from our sow Maybelline and our boar Pavarotti. Piglets will be registered Jenny line (females) and Andrew line (males). We are now accepting deposits ($250), and the piglets will be ready to go to their new homes in November. Please email us at murphy-erin@comcast.net or call 530-913-9247 to reserve your piglet!

Maybelline

Pavorotti, boar

Piglets sleeping, 1 week old

Daisy and Poppy staying cool

To learn more about Maybelline and Pavarotti, see Meet Our Pigs. To meet some of Maybelline and Pavarotti’s other piglets, see Buckeye, Poppy, and Daisy.

That moment when…

November 8, 2014Leave a comment

… you just got the piglets to pose extra cutely for a photo, and then suddenly a horse is sticking his nose in where it doesn’t belong. 😉

Video: Kunekune piglets enjoying an afternoon scratch

October 29, 2014October 29, 2014Leave a comment

Daisy and Poppy love to be rubbed. In this video they came into the barn hoping for scratches–and look a little bummed that Scott couldn’t stay longer.

Daisy and Poppy sit and wait for their treat

October 3, 2014October 3, 2014Leave a comment

Such polite little pigs!

Daisy and Poppy have learned the command “sit.” Their bottoms go down, their noses come up, and after a brief interval, they get a piece of carrot or apple or other delicious treat.

This is a great behavior to train your pig to do as it engages their mind while also making it easier on you to feed, clean, and interact with them. Pigs aren’t as inclined to jump up to greet people as puppies are, but they do get excited to see you, and you’re not likely to accidentally trip over your pig if she’s sitting for a moment while you get situated.

Buckeye in his new home

September 8, 2014Leave a comment

Tammy sent us a picture of Buckeye in his new home in Roseville. She picked him up from Hakune Matata Pig Farm on Saturday and he’s settling in just fine!

Buckeye's Piggy Palace

Piglet family at 5 weeks of age

August 9, 2014Leave a comment

Maybelline’s piglets are eating solid food now and mimicking their mama in every way, from grazing on the hay to cooling off in the pool. They love people and will even get up from a nap to come over and greet you. They enjoy being scratched, especially behind their ears, and they will flop happily on their sides to make it easier for you to rub their bellies.

These piglets are for sale! Please visit our Piglets Available page for more information.

Sweet Pea blowing bubbles

Poppy explores the cool mud on a hot day

Daisy stops to scratch

Daisy and Poppy staying cool

Poppy enjoying the water

Maybelline and her piglets

Kunekune piglets playing

July 26, 2014Leave a comment

The piglets enjoy running but are always happy to stop for a nice scratch behind the ears and a nap. This is why people love Kunekune pigs so much — in addition to their good looks, they make affectionate and friendly companions!

Video: Kunekune piglets at one week old

July 12, 2014July 11, 2014Leave a comment

These piglets are for sale! For info, please visit our Piglets Available page.

The piglets are growing

July 11, 2014July 11, 2014Leave a comment

It’s amazing to see how quickly they develop. They’re running, playing, nosing around in the straw, and even going outside to use the manure area instead of soiling their bedding.

The piglets are independent enough that Maybelline can enjoy a break on the lawn.

The piglets are here!

July 8, 2014Leave a comment

Maybelline had her babies on July 3 and all four of them are healthy and active! There are 3 girls and 1 boy. They have already learned how to find the heat lamp at night, and yesterday they found their way outside and began to explore the nursery paddock.

Kunekune piglets