THE AMAZING KUNEKUNE PIG
The Kunekune (Koonie Koonie) pig is as fun to raise and enjoyable to eat as it is to say. A rare heritage breed that originates from New Zealand, the kunekune’s small size and docile, friendly temperament make them the perfect breed for permaculture homesteads and small farms.
The kunekune is known for its ability to thrive on pastures loaded with grasses, legumes, and brassicas. The kunekune is an easy keeper and super hearty
They are good mothers, easy to keep in large groupings, and don’t tend to challenge fences or roam.
As a heritage breed lard pig, they grow slowly and without the need for excessive amounts of feed.
They produce a naturally red colored and deeply marbled meat with an outstanding and rememberable flavor.
THE GIRLS
The sows and gilts found here are the foundation of our breeding program. Whether we are breeding to create quality breeding stock, pets, or to harvest meat, these girls are exceptional in every way. At any given time we will have piglets for sale from several of these girls.
UPDATES IN PROGRESS as we add our current sow lineup…
Dove | Rebecca Gina
AKKPS 9169 | AKPR 7256
SUPREME CHAMPION
This sow has a heart that is as wide as she is. With amazing bone structure and width, Dove has blossomed into a pig that we strive to recreate in each litter born here.
Her show accomplishments:
Gracie | Aria Giana
AKKPS 1432 | AKPR 4061
RESERVE CHAMPION
Coming to us from a wonderful farm in PA, we are thrilled and honored to have this amazing girl in our herd. She is a fantastic mother and oh so sweet. She adds length onto everything she produces.
Little Carol | Kereopa
AKKPS 9177 | AKPR 10723
2X SUPREME CHAMPION
This girl is priceless and a character to boot. She has a wonderful long body, classic head type, and a big booty everyone enjoys talking about!
Her show accomplishments:
Keturah | Awakino
AKKPS 8099 | AKPR 24492
Keturah has stolen Amanda’s heart forever. She chats with us about all the things and passes this enduring trait onto her offspring! She is a very atttentive mother and with this sow line we are making improvements that we can pass onto other breeding programs.
Betsy
Jenny
AKKPS 9170 | AKPR 4508
Betsy is an amazing pig full of personality! She brings her beautiful face, length, and wonderful mothering skills to our herd.
Glory | Wilson’s Gina
Liberty | Jenny
THE GUYS
The guys have been hand picked and chosen for temperament, structure, and ability to pair nicely with the sows for incredible growth rates. Boars are the backbone of any herd and should be used to improve the sows they are paired with.
Duke | Ru
AKKPS 11818 | AKPR 7509
GRAND CHAMPION
This boy is the backbone of our operation. Duke produces thick boned, conformationally correct offspring. We particularly covet his pairings with Dove, Keturah, Glory, and Copper Penny.
Carrington | Boris
Boris AKKPS 4487 AKPR 9386
Carrington was MKONO Farm’s very first producing boar purchase and we are happy to have him back home to live out his days as a co-own with C&J farm Kunekunes. Carrington is very New Zealand type and throws a great percentage of conformationally correct piglets. e
THOSE WE ARE THANKFUL FOR
This section contains sows and boars that have contributed to the genetics we have today. Some of them moved onto other breeding programs while others spent their last days on our farm. We are thankful for each of them.
Paprika
Wilson’s Gina (D) AKKPS 1367 AKPR 9370
Angelica
Jenny (D) AKKPS 1432 AKPR 4061
Tikka
Rebecca Gina AKKPS 4098 AKPR 9378
Marshmallow
Rona (D) AKKPS 2425 AKPR 9172
Copper Penny
Wilson’s Gina (D)
Carrington
Sawyer
Champion MKONO WHAKANUI (D) AKKPS 17943 | IKHR 28085
Hope
Sally AKPR 12323
Patience
Wilson’s Gina AKPR 12476
Quincy
Champion RELIC MAHIA LOVE AKKPS 8174 AKPR 7959
